Wine novice drinker – Deciding to learn about wine could be exciting and perplexing for the beginner wine drinker. For some, learning about the subject is very natural, but others with more difficulty, they may need to start with lighter wines in order to get the hang up of the various flavours in those wines…
Many wine enthusiasts think strongly about taking a break altogether from wine for the month of January. However, for many, this resolution could turn out to be quite daunting. An alternative to detox is to incorporate more vegetables in your diet combined with your wine drinking. Like any other food plate, a successful wine pairing…
Wine tips – New Years Eve – It is always the same thing every new years eve. We make ourselves an idea of how we want to celebrate ( food and wine) and with who but most of the time we get disappointed. Every year, I give the same advice for Wine tips – New…
Drinking wine to be happy – If you are reading this column, most likely you enjoy drinking wine & spirits. Hopefully at least every now and then. And if you drink on a regular basis like myself you’ve probably been lectured on the negative consequences of alcohol consumption and the negative the issues arising from…
Rhone Valley wines – As you know, I tend to taste and consume a lion share over the course of a year. I am a member of a few tasting groups, but most of the time, I taste in trade tastings and with my friends and family. Since the start, it was obvious that the…
Top wine lover gifts – A great gift idea for the wine lover or for Mother’s and father’s day right around the corner. Click and buy. However if you really just want to drink some wine, the only thing you require is a wine bottle and a safe way of getting into it. But if…
Fall comfort red wines – It has been a while since I wrote in these pages about the wines of Roussillon. However, as we entered deep into the fall season, I cannot help to be nostalgic about my latest venture in June to the Region. Roussillon with its sunny weather and garrigue scented terroir embodies…
Bordeaux wines has what’s known as a high-class problem: People think of it as a snobby French region making great, if unapproachable, wine. People are in awe of it€”and intimidated by it€”before they even open a bottle. At their epitome, Bordeaux wines are like art pieces, selling for hundreds to thousand of dollars at auction, often…
Wines – Argentina’s red wines are one of the great commercial stories of the past few years€”and for good reason. When it comes to bottles that cost between $9 and $20, Argentina’s reds, notably its signature grape, Malbec, provide lots of depth of flavour and complexity. The Malbecs are lush with a berry-rich pepperiness. On…
By Marco Giovanetti @ mtltimes.ca The weather outside is still quite delightful full of warm, sunny days and comfy, mild evenings. And who doesn’t? It’s still summer, so make out the best of the summer last days by raising a glass of red wine. That’s right, put away your glass of …
il vino fa buon sangue Italy is considered the home country of wine, one of Italians’ pastime is drinking wine. Wine is not just a drinklike coke or 7-up in Italy, but it is part of local habits and culture, especially when eating around the table. A lot of people in Italy decide to drink…
By Marco Giovanetti @ mtltimes.ca We still have a few weeks left for summer to finish.Despite the heat of the season some of us still like to drink red wine throughout the season. Read on for some good tips on choosing and serving the perfect refreshing summer red wines. How To Serve Red Wine in…
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