Rosé is a type of wine made from red wine grapes, produced in a similar manner to red wine, but with reduced time fermenting with grape skins. Rosé happens when the skins of red grapes touch wine for only a short time. Where some red wines ferment for weeks at a time on red grape… Continue reading How do you pair Rosé
Should You Consider buying Wine Online?
Most people buy many things online – such as clothes, food, electronics, and beauty products. There are a few reasons to buy wine online. Three main reasons: better selection, convenience, and lower prices. Vinos.ca a Toronto-based online wine distributor was launched a few months ago by Andre Souroujon. After having lived in the U.S. for… Continue reading Should You Consider buying Wine Online?
France’s most versatile wines: Côtes du Rhône
Côtes du Rhône is a versatile wine, perfect for the summer or winter. It is an easy and friendly wine for food pairing. This great wine from the South East region of France complements risottos, pastas, paellas, pizzas and lasagnas. The acidity and spicy character goes very well with red sauces. A Côtes du Rhône… Continue reading France’s most versatile wines: Côtes du Rhône
St Helena Wines
St Helena is one of the Napa Valley’s top subregions, located in the shadow of the 1325m Mount Saint Helena, from which the small town takes its name. St Helena wines are recognized by rich red wines made from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. These are made by some of California’s most notable names, including Beringer, Joseph Phelps, Turley, Duckhorn Vineyards and Hall Wines.… Continue reading St Helena Wines
Volcanic Wines
The most exciting and intriguing wines coming out of Italy have one thing in common: the volcanic origins of their soils. The Etna D.O.C. region is situated on the north, east and south slopes of the Etna volcano. This beautiful wine is produced at Feudo di Mezzo winery, situated in the heart of Etna viticulture.… Continue reading Volcanic Wines
HOW TO…Taste Wine Like a Pro
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Wine has a hideous habit of getting lumped with the snooty, snobbish and downright pretentious – but why? We all drink it, we all enjoy it. Today, with these 5 simple steps,?we we destroy that stereotype and give wine back to the people, huzzah! We are starting off with…
What is Côtes du Rhône?
Sponsored by What’s in the bottle when you see “Côtes du Rhône” on the label? It is the real wine deal. Sun-drenched Côtes du Rhône vineyards straddle the great Rhône river. In the North, it is bold red Syrah and aromatic white Viognier. In the South, it’s red and rosé blends of up to 21…
