LEARNING ABOUT WINE: A Walk Through White Burgundy

A Walk Through White Burgundy: Vineyards, History, and Change Vines were growing in Burgundy during the Gallo-Roman period, although the surviving evidence does not establish when they first arrived or which grapes were planted. By the early Middle Ages, vineyards had become important to religious communities and secular landowners because wine was required for worship, … Read more

LEARNING ABOUT WINE Crémant de Bourgogne

Crémant de Bourgogne Crémant de Bourgogne is easier to understand when it is treated as one of Burgundy’s wine categories rather than as a secondary alternative to more famous sparkling regions. It is made by the traditional method, and it shares Chardonnay and Pinot Noir with Champagne, but those facts do not tell the reader … 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

Evolve Sparkling House Opens in Penticton

Evolve, the latest addition to the TIME Family of Wines, is dedicated to traditional-method sparkling wines, and right out of the gate has won many prestigious awards on both the national and international stage. The modern, chic tasting room was designed to impress.  Every detail celebrates bubbles–from the sparkling décor to the playful energy that … Read more

Alsace Rocks Wine Week: A Celebration of Alsace’s Finest Wines in Toronto

Alsace Rocks! Wine Week makes its grand debut from October 23 to 31.

From the Cellar with @Sam_WineTeacher

More and more people are realizing the benefits of holding on to some of their wines.

#FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions | Blasted Church

Always a hit any time of the year but especially welcome during the holidays. Blasted Church is a host/hostess favourite!