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Wines To Warm From the Inside Out!

Posted on January 14, 2020 by joyofwine

It seems every year about this time,we have a cold snap, and we are rendered immobile for a week or two at a time, usually between the dates of December 26-to around mid-February. We got lucky this year and enjoyed … Continue reading →

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South African Adventure – De Grendel Wine Farm

Posted on February 6, 2018 by joyofwine

I’ve discovered what a wine farm really is…more than just wine, De Grendel, at 7 km from the Atlantic Ocean and 180 m above sea level, boasts a massive landscape with not only wine being produced, but blueberries, cattle, sheep … Continue reading →

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The World of Yalumba

Posted on May 19, 2017 by joyofwine

In 1849, a vineyard was planted in Angaston, South Australia, which now makes Yalumba the oldest Australian family winery. Yalumba is also part of an elite group of families in Australia, called ‘First Families of Wine’, with the 12 families … Continue reading →

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What’s YOUR Favourite? – Part 2

Posted on July 29, 2016 by joyofwine

Many of you took the time to read and comment on the lineups posted from my post earlier this week. I thank you and appreciate your comments! I loved that the choices were a little of everything. Today’s lineup will … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Aussie Day!

Posted on January 26, 2015 by joyofwine

It’s always interesting to me how other countries celebrate actually becoming a country.  I know it’s a big deal for me to celebrate Canada Day; taking in the festivities of the day and of course the night cannot end without … Continue reading →

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