The state grape of Virginia, that has come under fire of recent time due to its struggles in the vineyard. Highly prone to frost and bud damage, our 16 acre took quite a hit and we ended up with a minuscule amount of fruit. The positive is that the quality was amazing, and we were...
Prince Edward County is Ontario`s second best known wine region, on the opposite side of the lake from Niagara-on-the-Lake. A Designated Viticultural Area in Ontario with close to 40 wineries The growing season is as long as the Niagara Region's with winters that are colder. Vineyards ...
Being so southerly and close to the ocean it has a cool climate, making it best suited to Burgundian varieties, as both still and sparkling wine (Moët & Chandon has an outpost here, Domaine Chandon). There’s very little bulk wine here, with the focus on quality. I had the pleasure ...
smelling dandelion, or honeysuckle, or something. This wine smells more floral to me than fruity. The label copy says it is honeyed melon or something like that, and I can’t help but agree with that also. Reading the label copy prior to sampling should be a big no-no. Here’s my ...
If you’re sticking with basic burgers and dogs, there’s nothing to worry about. Just choose whichever wine strikes your fancy. If there’s serious barbecue action going on, however, pay close attention to the style. Kansas City barbecue relies on a sweet flavor profile, so you’ll want...
Charles Heaton once owned, it is believed to have been located north of Mill Point on the east shore. In 1870 Heaton moved to Pelee Island from South Bass Island with his wife and four children. In the early years he practiced as a carpenter while clearing his land of woods and planting...
He was very knowledgable about the wines (he’d worked there 8 years) and made us all feel at ease with his light-hearted humour and grace. Definitely try the ‘2022 Fishbone Black Label Gewürztraminer‘ - it is exquisite! The food was beautifully presented ...
Tatler is a family-owned, Hunter Valley winery, cultivating quality wine, that captures the spirit of the Lovedale region. With a hands-on approach, all wine is made on site. Designed to bring people together, we produce a varied portfolio of bubbles, whites and reds. Our...
“dream grapes” from some of the most sought after vineyards around. They met and spoke with farmers, learning about their growing philosophies, learning about the nuances of each slope, and learning the name of each of their dogs. They enlisted the help of world-class experts, including ...
with Sauvingnon Blanc sourced from vineyards in the valley. The vineyards run from around 1500 to 1880 feet, planted on volcanic soils. “The yields are fairly low here,” Daniella told me, “much of the planting is on a solid rock base where we had to blast a hole to plant a vines...