Economy got you down? Swine flu have you scared for your life? Neighbor have a new sound system and a huge Boney M collection? Well, I suggest you beat down those nasty blues with Champagne! (**disclaimer** most doctors will not recommend battling any forms of depression with alcohol. Which is why I don’t go to […] Continue reading
The popularity of wines produced from the Pinot Noir grape has seemingly skyrocketed over the last couple of years. Aided by a number of factors, including the notorious wine film “Sideways”, Pinot has become the wine public’s darling. The problem with Pinot Noir however, is that you often have to spend a good chunk of […] Continue reading
I know this is a wine blog but sometimes we like to get down with Spirits, so without further delay here is some thoughts on Scotch Whisky… Some may not consider a nice single malt as a great summer beverage, but I disagree. A silky, seductive and lightly peated dram sipped slowly in the throes […] Continue reading
Nestled in the rocky hills of the Spanish countryside lies the winemaking region of Priorat. Known for their rich, robust style, the wines from this progressive region have recently become some of the most sought after amongst those who have more money then they know what to do with. Priorat wines owe their character to […] Continue reading
At the small graduation party for my Sommelier class a wise man said to us that “wine is more than a drink…it’s a philosophy.” That short sentence really sums up what I love most about wine. It would be easy to view wine simply as fermented grape juice, a way to impress the ladies or […] Continue reading
The wine world is a crazy place… more volatile than Britney Spears’ mental health and changing faster than her outfits. There are new producers popping up left, right and center with wineries trading hands, being bought and sold and being swallowed up by huge conglomerates. Among the chaos however are those wineries that stand like […] Continue reading
As im getting a little more than amped up for my June trip to Napa Valley I thought I would share this vid from Wine Spectator
The title of this entry contains an important equation. When Barbeques and Wine get together they create an offspring called awesome. I guess here in Alberta we cherish our summers even more than most parts of the world and I am no exception. I am longing for the summer, and thus barbecue season, with the […] Continue reading
