I had so much fun learning how to throw tonight! 😍 (And being able to bring our own wine wasn’t bad either 😜) Cheers!
January 18, 2019: Pottery & Wine Night
January 17, 2019 : TBT to Summer
I know winter technically only began less than a month ago... but is it too early for a summer #tbt?! I’m already missing the warm weather and #vino on the dock 😩🍷
January 12, 2019 Review of: Trapiche Astica Sauvignon Blanc Semillon
8/10 $8.45 Trapiche Astica Sauvignon Blanc Semillon Blend (Argentina). Dry, smooth and light, this one has all of the characteristics that I look for in sipper for the evening 👍. Lively, with pleasant acidity and a tiny sparkle ✨. Flavours of green apple, citrus, and peach. 🍏🍋🍑 I’ve had this one a few times before... Continue Reading →
January 8, 2019 Review of: The Show Cabernet Sauvignon
8.25/10 $18.95 The Show Cabernet Sauvignon (California). Dark purple in colour. Smells woody and of ripe fruit. Overall, this dry red is pretty impressive with plenty of body and lots of flavour; oak and leather are at the forefront, combined with cherry, blackberry, pepper, and chocolate. The result is a warm, juicy red with a... Continue Reading →
December 26, 2018 Review of: Black Cellar Pinot Grigio
7.5/10 $11.95 Black Cellar Pinot Grigio (Ontario). A pleasant little white that is relatively dry and light, with flavours of apple and pear. Simple and easy to drink, this was ideal for casual sipping before dinner and paired well the red snapper we later enjoyed. Although I did feel that there was a hint of... Continue Reading →
December 25, 2018: Merry Christmas!
Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas, from my glass to yours! Also, how beautiful is this holiday #whitewinesangria made by my Aunt ?! So delish.👅😍🍷🎄 Recipe coming soon!
December 16, 2018 Review of: Bacalhoa Tinto da Anfora Red Blend/Cabernet Sauvignon
8/10 $11.95 Bacalhoa Tinto da Anfora Red Blend/Cabernet Sauvignon (Portugal). Ruby in colour. Smells of cherries. Dry and medium bodied. This one has an interesting balance to it, with medium acidity. Flavours of oak are present but take a back seat to the more prominent flavours of dark berries, blackberry and cherry. For the price,... Continue Reading →
December 12, 2018 Review of: Chateau des Charmes Sauvignon Blanc VQA
7.5/10 $15.95 Chateau des Charmes Sauvignon Blanc VQA (Ontario). Pale yellow colour. Smells of green apple and lime. Light and citrus tasting with flavours of lime, apple, and especially pear. While it is dry, there is something about the finish that resembles a hint of sweetness, so the aftertaste seemed a bit syrupy to me... Continue Reading →
December 1, 2018 Review of: Matua Sauvignon Blanc
8/10 $17.90 Matua Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand). Very fragrant with aromas of flowery peach and melon/lime. Fairly crisp and not too dry, with an underlying sparkle to it. It is more acidic than I am used to, which did somewhat affect my perception of the smoothness, but the fun flavours are just too good to... Continue Reading →
November 19, 2018 Review of: Wayne Gretzky Baco Noir VQA
8/10 $15.95 Wayne Gretzky Baco Noir VQA (Ontario). Dark purple blackberry colour. Medium bodied and dry (but not overly). No where near as oaky as a Cab Sauv, and pretty dark tasting with flavours of blueberry, cherry and blackberry. Despite the dark flavours it is still smooth and very drinkable, with low tannins and manageable... Continue Reading →
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