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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…

January 12, 2024Read More

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Videos

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

How to Drink Less and Enjoy More

How to Drink Less and Enjoy More

February 3, 2024

How many times have you told yourself, “I didn’t really need that last slice of pizza,” or “I wish I didn’t have that last glass […]

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FANTASY ISLAND: Welcome to Laucala

FANTASY ISLAND: Welcome to Laucala

January 12, 2024

Travel writing has provided several amazing memories—but nothing like this particular trip a decade back. It was like flying into the Kingdom of Heaven, our […]

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The Magic of Ken Forrester’s Chenin Blanc

The Magic of Ken Forrester’s Chenin Blanc

December 26, 2023

I’ve been putting together a best-value list of wines available at the LCBO for around 15 years now. New discoveries and additions to the Top […]

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Bubbly Buzz: Why Sparkling Wine Packs a Quicker Punch

Bubbly Buzz: Why Sparkling Wine Packs a Quicker Punch

December 16, 2023

’Tis the season to celebrate, and nothing says, ‘Let’s party!’ quite like the popping of a cork and toasting of sparkling wine. Those effervescent bubbles […]

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TOP 40 BEST VALUES (THE 15 NEAR-MISS EDITION)

TOP 40 BEST VALUES (THE 15 NEAR-MISS EDITION)

November 7, 2023

One year of wine trade shows, dozens of personal tastings and more than 100 bottles sent by wine agencies. It was from that very long […]

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I LOVE THIS RED AND I REALLY LIKE THIS WHITE

I LOVE THIS RED AND I REALLY LIKE THIS WHITE

November 4, 2023

Here’s a pair of crowd-pleasing new releases at the LCBO that includes one of my longtime favourite reds and a newcomer white. Nielson Santa Barbara […]

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40 UNDER $20 — The Best-Value Wines at the LCBO for 2023

40 UNDER $20 — The Best-Value Wines at the LCBO for 2023

October 14, 2023

As with seemingly everything else in the world, the price of wine has escalated since the COVID-19 pandemic rolled around, with shipping charges accounting for […]

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A Top-Notch Cabernet and Sparkling for Under $25

A Top-Notch Cabernet and Sparkling for Under $25

October 11, 2023

TheLushLife.ca’s annual Top 40 Wine Values Under $20 is coming out within the week, but here are two excellent values in the sub-$25 category to […]

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Chardonnays for Chardonnay Haters—and Two Other New Wines at the LCBO

Chardonnays for Chardonnay Haters—and Two Other New Wines at the LCBO

September 22, 2023

While Chardonnay tends not to be the first wine I reach for come mealtime, there’s a pair of French offerings below that piqued my palate. […]

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Two new-release reds and a get-it-while-you-can white

Two new-release reds and a get-it-while-you-can white

July 23, 2023

Here’s a pair of freshly released, perennially reliable and well-priced reds, as well as exceptionally valued Sauvignon Blanc you need to track down while it’s […]

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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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