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Thirsty Thirty-Something Thursday #12 – Canada

Posted on April 21, 2016 by joyofwine

Oh Canada! Time to come home for this week’s edition of Thirsty. Yes, I’ve been a bit stuck on Italy, but it’s time to come home and talk a bit about wine from my own backyard.  Specifically this wine. I … Continue reading →

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The Big Conglomerates

Posted on August 14, 2013 by joyofwine

Ok, so as amazing as Little Straw was, I must at least mention the big guns, because they’re important too!  And let’s be honest.  The next two wineries have the capacity to actually export out into the world market.  I … Continue reading →

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La Petite Paille

Posted on August 13, 2013 by joyofwine

For those of you that know French, this can be translated to “The Little Straw”. After visiting 14 wineries on the trip to My Own Backyard, this was by far, one of my favourite wineries in the tour.  Small, intimate, … Continue reading →

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