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Judging wine…in Florida?
I just got back from Tampa Bay, Florida, but not for the reason you might think. I was there judging the Florida State Fair International Wine Competition from Feb. 9 to 11. Admittedly, the lure of warm weather compared to our Canadian winter, even though it’s not been bad here, certainly aided in my decision [...]
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Fine wine for your Valentine
The most sacred day for lovers is almost upon us and you had better get busy planning what to do for your Valentine. If he or she is into wine, a decent bottle or two accompanied by goodies or nibbles, all nicely gift-wrapped, is sure to win their hearts. Although most choices will do, there [...]
Bottoms Up: Vegas wine & dine Italian style
Vegas has always had a strong Italian connection. The Rat Pack, led by Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin, had a huge influence, as did many of the Italian mobsters of yesteryear. As a result, that European flavour remained, and today Italian fare is one of the most dominant foods offered in Sin City. They cover [...]
Frozen nectar of the gods
Happy New Year one and all! I trust the holidays were great and you managed to sip a glass or two of some interesting vino. Now that winter is officially upon us, my thoughts turn to icewine. This fascinating nectar of the gods is created from grapes that are naturally frozen on the vine in [...]
