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Burgundy crush course: Get your learn on
by featured writer Jascha Baraness Crush Wine Bar 455 King Street West, Toronto, (416) 977-1234 Executive Chef: Trista Sheen It had been many months since my last ‘producer specific’ wine dinner, so I...
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June the month for Euro 2012 and wine law reform
June is shaping up to be a great month for Football fans and wine lovers across the nation. With one week to go before the opening matches for the Euro 2012 comes news of a new Canadian wine law. By...
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Re-wined up. May openings and online releases
One Pinot, two Shiraz, three Tintos and 27 obscure grapes. Belle Glos Pinot Noir Clark & Telephone Vineyard 2005 (652883, $39.95) has softened since the last visit on Mother’s Day 2009. Speculation...
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VINTAGES June 9, 2012 Release: Six from Chile
Of the 15 whites and reds I tasted from this VINTAGES amassed Chilean lot, six stood out above the pack. Look for Syrah and Cabernet Franc grown at high altitudes on the slopes and valleys of Chile’s...
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The Wine Diaries. VINTAGES June 9, 2012: Reds
Most of the reds from these 23 tasting notes are hearty enough to help with the summer BBQ season. Dominus Napanook 2008 (212357, $59.95) usually displays more finesse than many Napa Cabernet blends...
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The Wine Diaries. VINTAGES June 9, 2012: Southern France
Previous posts on the VINTAGES, June 9th release: The Wine Diaries. VINTAGES June 9, 2012: Reds The Wine Diaries. VINTAGES June 9, 2012: Whites and Rosés VINTAGES June 9, 2012 Release: Six from Chile...
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Essential wine for Father’s Day
What to get dad this year for Father’s Day. Perhaps not the gifting conundrum that is Mother’s Day but no walk in the park either. The obvious gadgets present themselves; iPhone, iPad, Kindle, Nook or...
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Five red wines to buy now for the coming long weekend
In my world there are so many wines and so little time. Perhaps in yours the wall of choices seems daunting but a bit of deconstruction is really all you need. A good Cabernet, Pinot Noir, Shiraz or...
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The Wine Diaries: new world reds
The term “new world wine” refers to wine produced in countries that have transplanted European vinifera to establish an industry where one did not originally exist. The United States, led by California...
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The Wine Diaries: old world reds
Tasting through many wines in a short time requires focus. While it would not be considered stressful or difficult, the test is something I would wish for all my friends to try. Steadfast loyalty in...
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Wine experts Brock and roll, Brock on
Part two: 25th anniversary of the Cuvée 2014 Expert’s Tasting at Brock University Flights three, four and five: Pinot Noir, Red Blends and Wine Options. Related – When experts break wine together The...
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March grape madness
Choosing wines from a wall of brace and girder filled options presents as much a degree of difficulty as picking winners from an NCAA March Madness bracket. When it comes to teenage basketball, do you...
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Wine Chat: The best labels for spring
Spring has sprung. Sort of. While Mother Nature is still making up her mind about the change of seasons in much of the country, our wine critics are ready with a list of wine recommendations that is...
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Wine Chat: Organic wines
In honour of Earth Day, our wine critics are getting together to discuss organic wines. What constitutes an organic wine, and which labels are best? Find out what you should look for on the label and...
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Wine Chat: Celebrate malbec
Wine lovers celebrated World Malbec Day recently, marking the day in 1953 that the President of Argentina requested some vines from France to help rejuvenate his country’s vineyards. Today, malbec is...
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Wine Chat: White wines for red lovers
If you only drink red wine but want to enjoy refreshing, cool white wine for the spring and summer, our wine critics have the answer for you: white wines for red wine drinkers. Red wine fans often...
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Wine Chat: Give Chardonnay a chance
National Chardonnay Day was held recently and to mark it, our wine critics will discuss the wine that fell out of favour in recent years and why it might be worth another try. Dismissed as to heavy and...
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Wine Chat: It tastes like what?
What does it mean if a critic describes a wine’s flavour as being like leather, wet hay or even sweat? Which words mean something, and which words are pure embroidery? In this week’s wine chat, we’ll...
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The death of wine scores?
Not so fast. As time goes by, I am hearing less comments like, “well that one got a 95,” and “that one is better value because it got a 90.” Wine ratings may increasingly becoming maligned and less...
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Wine Chat: Best bets for Father’s Day
Raise a glass to Dad this weekend with our wine critics. They’ll suggest the perfect labels to toast Father’s Day, from rich reds to crisp, summery whites and sparkling wines to make the day extra...
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