Tag Archives: spring

Quarantine: 14 Days of Isolation Wines – Day Nine

Posted on March 31, 2020 by joyofwine

Sigh…this picture is the view from my front window. Yup, last day of March and it’s pretty wintery to say the least. This is where I live: Central Alberta. Not only are we (all) dealing with COVID-19, I get to … Continue reading →

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Thirsty Thirty-Something Thursday #9 – Tavel

Posted on March 18, 2016 by joyofwine

Apologies for not getting this post out yesterday. I had the matter of getting a little surgery and posting a blog was the last thing on my mind! I also apologize about the stock photo!  It really doesn’t do this … Continue reading →

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Time for a Little Pink?

Posted on March 18, 2015 by joyofwine

Is it too early to start on the pink?  To start drinking and savouring rosé?  With the Vernal equinox only 2 days away, I say GO FOR IT!! At the store I manage, we LOVE rosés! Today (Wednesday) is delivery … Continue reading →

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Bubbly anyone?

Posted on March 22, 2013 by joyofwine

About 30 cm of snow came through my city in the past week and a half. (For those in the US that read my post, I’ll translate:  12 inches).  Are you kidding me?  It’s spring!  The Vernal Equinox came on the 20th for … Continue reading →

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Fireside Eve…

Posted on March 10, 2013 by joyofwine

On Saturday, we (or rather, my husband) unearthed the fire pit from the sleepy doldrums winter graveyard of heavy snow.  With melting temperatures, and Daylight Savings Time, Spring is definitely on my mind, as I’m sure on others as well. … Continue reading →

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