Ontario Terroir
Terroir is a term often associated with wines from France or Italy. It's an elusive and mysterious word, but what it really refers to is...
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The Weekly Sip
- Jul 3
- 2 min
Summer in Slovenia
Like Muscat or Lambrusco, Refosco refers to a family of wine grapes, rather than to one variety. Refosco can be found in Northern Italy...
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The Weekly Sip
- Jun 25
- 1 min
Refinement in a Region Defined by Power
Pelaverga is a rare red grape from the Piedmont region of northwestern Italy. This grape makes beautiful and aromatic wines reminiscent...
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The Weekly Sip
- Jan 23
- 1 min
A Match Made in Burgundy
This week's wine led to a perfect pairing out of pure coincidence. It was a love story between a Pouilly-Fuissé and a triple creme cheese...
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The Weekly Sip
- Jan 15
- 1 min
"The Barolo of the South"
By now, it's probably clear that I have an affinity for wines from Northern Italy, and from Piemonte in particular. I gravitate towards...
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The Weekly Sip
- Nov 28, 2022
- 1 min
A Piemonte White
If you're into Italian wine, you've likely heard of Piemonte, and you've more than likely tried the iconic wines from Barolo and...
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The Weekly Sip
- Nov 14, 2022
- 1 min
A Different Kind of Sip
Vermouth was always a bit of an enigma to me. In my limited experience, there was red and white, which went in manhattans and martinis...
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The Weekly Sip
- Nov 6, 2022
- 2 min
An Instant Crowd Pleaser
When you think about French wine, Burgundy instantly comes to mind, followed quickly by Pinot Noir. Côte de Nuits is the homeland of...
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The Weekly Sip
- Oct 30, 2022
- 1 min
Italian Elegance
Nebbiolo is an Italian grape variety with a reputation for making some of the best wines in the country. This grape is often associated...
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The Weekly Sip
- Oct 18, 2022
- 1 min
A Perfect Pairing
This week's sip is the 2021 Anjou Blanc by Pascal Biotteau. Anjou is an appellation in the Loire Valley in France. The area produces a...
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The Weekly Sip
- Oct 11, 2022
- 1 min
A Spanish Sleeper
When we talk about wine, it seems like France, Italy, and California dominate the conversation. For some reason, Spanish wine is often...
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The Weekly Sip
- Oct 4, 2022
- 2 min
First event in the books!
Last week I hosted my first private event as a sommelier. It was thrilling and a little bit terrifying. The results were an evening full...
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The Weekly Sip
- Oct 4, 2022
- 2 min
Rosé in the Fall? Yes.
Rosé is often hailed as the perfect summer wine, but this fun and fresh style also has its place in the fall and winter. As the seasons...
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