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The Lush Life The Best (and Best Values) in Wine, Travel and Golf

Welcome to The Lush Life

Travel, Wine and Golf—it’s a holy trinity when it comes to experiencing the finer things in life. From outstanding values to the lifestyles of the rich and famous, let The Lush Life be your guide. Using video, photography and regular blogs, we’ll walk you through your resort room, show you what the beach really looks like, share the coolest side trips, and guide you down the fairways of the most spectacular golf courses on earth.

And as a longtime wine & spirits editor, Ted McIntyre will review the latest vintages and introduce you to some of the world’s most accomplished winemakers and master distillers—all in plain English!

So welcome to The Lush Life—experiences of a better vintage.

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Wine

THE ART OF THE BLEND – Wakefield Jaraman 2022

A step up from its Estate level of wines, Wakefield’s “Jaraman” name is derived from…

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Travel

FANTASY ISLAND: Welcome to Laucala

COMO Laucala Island in Fiji. Travel writing has provided several amazing memories—but nothing like this…

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The Canadian Museum of Nature

I went in blind for our visit at the Canadian Museum of Nature. Figuratively, that…

May 19, 2022Read More

The National Gallery of Canada

Had the chance to visit Ottawa a couple weeks back and finally got to the…

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Recent Blogs

Timberland golf sunglasses and the Shot Scope Pro L2 rangefinder

Testing a New Rangefinder and Golf Sunglasses

October 12, 2024

I’ve been evaluating a couple of products on the golf front this past month—both of which help you bring your game into better focus, if […]

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A Quality Chianti Classico for Under $20

A Quality Chianti Classico for Under $20

August 30, 2024

Next year marks a big fat 60th anniversary in Chianti country. It was June 21, 1965 that Sir Gualtiero Armando Nunzi united with a group […]

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SOUTH AFRICAN HEAT — Glenelly Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

SOUTH AFRICAN HEAT — Glenelly Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

August 11, 2024

There’s a lot of history in the glass when talking about Glenelly Estate, with a French twist at the end. Situated in the heart of […]

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Two Refreshing Whites Worth Exploring

Two Refreshing Whites Worth Exploring

July 13, 2024

I do love finding wines for under $20 that I’d rate 89 or higher. Here’s a pair of new releases that easily qualify—a Greek and […]

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Six Affordable Summer Wines

Six Affordable Summer Wines

June 22, 2024

It has been a wickedly hot and humid week here in Southern Ontario—the kind of weather that makes one think of patios and decks and […]

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The Future of RBC and the PGA Tour, the 2024 Canadian Open Venue and a Missing Sleeve of Balls

The Future of RBC and the PGA Tour, the 2024 Canadian Open Venue and a Missing Sleeve of Balls

May 11, 2024

I pride myself on my short game in golf—particularly my lob wedge. In fact, it was so sharp last Monday that during my maiden golf […]

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AI in the Wine Market

AI in the Wine Market

March 6, 2024

Artificial Intelligence is everywhere these days, so it’s no surprise that it has poured into the world of wine. On the ‘fine wine’ front, where […]

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Beronia Delivers Some of Wine’s Greatest Values

Beronia Delivers Some of Wine’s Greatest Values

February 21, 2024

Since I began my Best Value wine list around 15 years ago, a small group of wineries have continued to crack the top 40. One […]

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HEART OF TUSCANY—Two Great Chiantis to Tantalize Your Tastebuds

HEART OF TUSCANY—Two Great Chiantis to Tantalize Your Tastebuds

February 19, 2024

I’ve been on a Pinot Noir kick of late, looking for something interesting that wouldn’t wear out my palate. Moderate alcohol and juicy acidity, but […]

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One of the world’s best-value wines: Casa Santos Lima’s Confidencial Reserva

One of the world’s best-value wines: Casa Santos Lima’s Confidencial Reserva

February 17, 2024

Year after year, a small handful of wines keep appearing on my annual Best Values list. One of that group is Casa Santos Lima’s Confidencial […]

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Here at The Lush Life, we value the finer things in life. That can mean a $2,000-per-night resort suite in Fiji, but also an undervalued $15 bottle of Ontario Cabernet Franc. It can be an unforgettable round of golf in the winds of Northern Ireland with your closest friends, or a transcendental open-air, moonlit experience alone at a spa in Scottsdale. Whatever the experience, the reviews are honest, informative and, hopefully, fun to to read, watch and listen to. If you love great wine, travel and golf, this is the place. And we want The Lush Life to be interactive, so let us know what you think.

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  • Ted McIntyre
  • The Lush Life
  • Oakville, ON
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