RIGHT ON THE EDGE—Missing Out on the CN Tower’s EdgeWalk, but Living to Taste the Balanced Wines of Alsace
I missed a unique wine trade tasting last month—well, sort of. So here’s what I did NOT do last month—the EdgeWalk at the CN Tower....
Germany Will Make a Riesling Lover Out of You
My Wines of Germany menu demonstrated the versatility of Riesling. I know many Ontarians who say they hate Riesling. To me, it’s like saying you...
A Worthy Syrah, Albariño and Riesling that Won’t Break the Bank
A few new releases to ponder today from the other side of Earth—each worth the mild dent in your pocketbook. Wakefield Estate Riesling 2019 —...
VINTAGE ACHIEVEMENTS: The Decorated Past and Daunting Present of Donald Ziraldo
“It was the only time I remember getting drunk,” Donald Ziraldo recalls. The owner of Ziraldo Estate Wines is speaking of an exclusive reception at...
Niagara’s Best Wineries to Visit — No. 3 Tawse Winery
We’re getting down to the nitty gritty of my Top 10 Favourite Niagara Wineries to Visit. To be honest, Nos. 2-4 are almost interchangeable, depending...
Niagara’s Best Wineries to Visit — No. 6 Vineland Estates
You never forget your first love—and as Ontario wineries go, that was Vineland Estates for me. I loved her physical attributes at first sight, including...
Niagara’s Top 10 Wineries to Visit — #9 Back 10 Cellars
The countdown continues of my Top 10 Favourite Wineries to visit in Niagara. Malivoire came in at No. 10 yesterday. Entering the list today at No. 9...
What You Really Need to Know About German Wine
German wine, you ask? That’s just sweet Riesling, right? Oh, those dang stereotypes. OK, yes, they make Riesling. OK, A LOT of Riesling—despite having just...
