LEARNING ABOUT WINE: Château Ausone: History and Portfolio

Château Ausone: History and Portfolio Château Ausone occupies one of the smallest and most exacting great sites in Bordeaux. The vineyard covers about 7.25 hectares on the southern edge of Saint-Émilion, immediately below the medieval village, where the land descends from the limestone plateau along a steep slope. The upper parcels sit on asteriated limestone, … Read more

REWILD WINES CELEBRATES NATIONAL TREE DAY BY CHAMPIONING REGENERATION

GREAT WINE SUPPORTS THE EARTH: REWILD WINES CELEBRATES NATIONAL TREE DAY BY CHAMPIONING REGENERATION Rewild Wines honours National Tree Day with a campaign that highlights how mindful tree planting can restore biodiversity and enhance the environment, reinforcing that great wine does not have to cost the Earth. As National Forest Week approaches, Rewild Wines is connecting with Canadians to support environmental conservation, reinforcing their brand promise … Read more

LEARNING ABOUT WINE: Why Cabernet Sauvignon Is Often Blended with Merlot

Replanting after the freeze helped establish the distribution of the two varieties found in modern Bordeaux.

McGuigan Wines: ENTER TO WIN A CAR!

  McGuigan Wines: ENTER TO WIN A CAR! McGuigan Wines is giving ONE lucky winner a CAR!  Yes, you read that right, you could win a car!  HOW TO ENTER: Visit your nearest BCLIQUOR Store NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. MUST BE OF LEGAL DRINKING AGE. PLEASE ENJOY RESPONSIBLY. Look for McGuigan Wines at your local BCLIQUOR … Read more

LEARNING ABOUT WINE: Why Merlot Tastes Different in California, Bordeaux, and Italy

Those differences begin with climate and vineyard soils.

LEARNING ABOUT WINE: Why Grape Varieties Came to Have Fixed Descriptions

Why Grape Varieties Came to Have Fixed Descriptions For much of European wine history, a buyer ordered Chablis or Sancerre; the grape names Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc usually remained unstated. Someone choosing Pauillac was expected to know that Cabernet Sauvignon would probably have an important role, although the label did not need to say so. … Read more

Wine with Friends | Kismet Phulkari Rosé

“In this series I will be reviewing wines shared with friends” From time to time I am the fortunate recipient of wines sent to me for review. It is especially nice to share these wines with friends. Not only does it make for lively conversation, and often diverse opinions, but it also makes for a … Read more

Kim Uncorked: Welcome to my weekly wine recommendation.

Kim Uncorked: Welcome to my weekly wine recommendation. Hi, I’m Kim, a passionate lover of wine, food, and any experience that brings the two together! In this weekly blog post, I share my thoughts on a wine that I’ve recently purchased from one of our local independent wine merchants. If you’d like to know more … Read more

Kim Uncorked: Welcome to my weekly wine recommendation.

Kim Uncorked: Welcome to my weekly wine recommendation. Hi, I’m Kim, a passionate lover of wine, food, and any experience that brings the two together! In this weekly blog post, I share my thoughts on a wine that I’ve recently purchased from one of our local independent wine merchants. If you’d like to know more … Read more