Tag Archives: Riesling

Quarantine: 14 Days of Isolation Wines – Day Eight

Posted on March 30, 2020 by joyofwine

For all you Riesling lovers, this post is for you today! We cannot possibly go through 14 days of isolation and not talk about Riesling at least once! My friend Andreas Bender was in town recently, just before everything started … Continue reading →

Posted in Joy of Wine, Varietals, wine | Tagged acidity, balanced, COVID-19, fresh, Germany, isolation, Mosel, quarantine, Riesling, river, sugar, sweet, together | 1 Comment

Destination: South Africa

Posted on June 9, 2017 by joyofwine

Last week, I had the privilege of traveling to Toronto, Canada to take part in an initiative to further understand South African wines and learn about the PIWOSA group (Premium Independant Wineries of South Africa). What a treat it was … Continue reading →

Posted in wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cape, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Constantia, Durban, Elgin, group, market, no brett, oaked, PIWOSA, pure, Riesling, South Africa, stainless steel, Stellenbosch, Swartland, team, together, unoaked, upcoming | Leave a comment

The Joy of Wine

Posted on March 20, 2017 by joyofwine

I was reminded on Saturday while dining with friends why I do what I do and why I love it so much. Sometimes I just need to be reminded what the joy of wine is really all about and the reasons … Continue reading →

Posted in Personal Stories, wine | Tagged Chardonnay, dinner, DOCG, France, friends, friendship, Germany, Glera, Italy, lasagne, Mersault, night out, pairing, Prosecco, quality, Riesling, Sangiovese, Valdobbiadene, verdiso | 2 Comments

Ode to a Riesling

Posted on January 19, 2017 by joyofwine

Riesling: you either love them or hate them. I have a cautious love with Riesling. There are few and far between that I truly enjoy, appreciate, and yes…love. Andreas Bender is a German producer from the Mosel with property in … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Tasting, Varietals | Tagged Auslese, dry, Germany, minerality, Mosel, Pradikatswein, quirky, residual sugar, Riesling, sweet, terroir, whimsical | 1 Comment

Thirsty Thirty-Something Thursday #21 – Lost Inhibitions (Okanagan, BC)

Posted on June 30, 2016 by joyofwine

This blog is being posted also on YEG Women in Wine as part of the Canada Day Series. And Speaking of Canada Day…that’s tomorrow and we celebrate Canada’s 149th birthday! It’s always a fun day no matter where you are … Continue reading →

Posted in Joy of Wine, Tasting, Thirsty Thursday | Tagged barbecue, blend, Cabernet Franc, Canada Day, Chardonnay, Church & State, Gewurtztraminer, Lost Inhibitions, Malbec, Merlot, patio, Petit Verdot, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier | Leave a comment

Tag Archives: Riesling

Quarantine: 14 Days of Isolation Wines – Day Eight

The Joy of Wine

Ode to a Riesling

Thirsty Thirty-Something Thursday #21 – Lost Inhibitions (Okanagan, BC)

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