Why New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc is so darn good!
Why New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc is so darn good! Sauvignon Blanc [sew-veen-yahn blonk] is a white grape variety that has been grown for centuries in
Best Wines for Mother’s Day
Surprisingly, or perhaps unsurprisingly, wines tastes are sexist. What do I mean? If you speak to a heterosexual couple and ask them what kind of
The Many Faces of Malbec
The Many Faces of Malbec I’m sure you already know about Malbec and you’ve most likely seen it on wines from Argentina. In fact, much
7 Tips to get the most out of VinItaly Wine Tasting in Verona, Italy
hillside in Verona with the ancient Roman ruinsEvery wine tasting event is special. The paragraphs below detail 7 tips for getting the most out of
Wine: History, Health and Truths [is wine an aphrodisiac?]
We hear it all the time; wine is good for our health! But is it, really? Let’s remember that wine is a product for sale
3 Reasons to Celebrate Canada Day!
Happy Birthday, Canada! For the rest of the year, I get to be my critical self and decry all of the reasons why Canada is
Top Champagnes and Bubbles
This is part 2 to ‘Champagne’s Dirty Little Secret’ where we questioned the higher prices of Champagne sparkling wine and discussed marketing practices. If you
Champagne’s Dirty Little Secret
In ‘Gentlemen Prefer Blonds’ Marilyn Monroe sang ‘Diamonds are a girls best friend’ in a pink satin dress surrounded by dapper men in black tuxedos.
The Best Wine Growing Region You’ve Never Heard of – Hugging Tree Winery and the Similkameen Series
[This article is the second of a three part series on the Similkameen Valley and it’s wineries.] When Sergeant Makepeace (Cristine) and Staff Sergeant Makepeace
The Best Wine Growing Region You’ve Never Heard of – The Similkameen Series
[This article is the first of a three part series on the Similkameen Valley and it’s wineries.] The Similkameen Valley is a wine region in
6 Insider Tips on How to Moderate a Wine Seminar
Part I
Moderating your first wine seminar with a panel of experts is intimidating. Yet, it is also your best opportunity to shine among the very people
Actually, You DO Love Chardonnay, you just don’t know it
This is about Chardonnay. Why? It’s grown all over the world and I’ve noticed Chardonnay has taken a ‘hit’ in sales. Coined the ‘Bridget Jones