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Ode to a Riesling

Posted on January 19, 2017 by

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 →

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Chilly Nights

Posted on October 18, 2016 by

With all good intentions, I wanted to post another Thirsty, and more Abruzzo Adventures, however, the weather here has changed drastically, and with that, the want to “hunker down” as it were, wrap oneself in a warm blanket and sit … Continue reading →

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Decent Exposure

Posted on November 7, 2014 by

It’s always good to be noticed right? Yesterday, I had the opportunity to be on CTV Morning News, aka Breakfast Television!  This opportunity came quite by accident!  But I’m thankful for that accident! A friend of mine started this wonderful … Continue reading →

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Chateau des Charmes

Posted on September 12, 2014 by

Imagine my surprise as I was visiting my cousin in her farmhouse in Saskatchewan, when she pulled out this cellophane wrapped Late Harvest Riesling from Chateau des Charmes, Ontario. What surprised me even more was the vintage.  For years, this … Continue reading →

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Superhero Wine – Here to Save the Day! (Part III)

Posted on March 24, 2014 by

4-4-14 For those of you out there who are Superhero fans, Avengers fans, Marvel fans…you will know EXACTLY what the above numbers mean.  And if you don’t know, let me introduce you to my 14-year old daughter.  Anything I need … Continue reading →

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