I'm in Toronto right now and it is freezing! This Vancouver girl cannot handle -11C. I just bought some Sorels, but it never occurred to me that I'd be mentally unprepared to leave the house. You can have all the snow boots and goose down coats you want, but looking out the window and getting … Continue reading Toasted Head Chardonnay Keeping Me Toasty During Snowpacalypse
Rosé isn't synonymous with the winter holidays, but it should be! If it's the season for spending too much and drinking too much, then this wine has you covered - at the $15 range, you won't be breaking the bank, and its pretty colour looks beautiful against festive backdrops. This dry rosé pairs well with … Continue reading ‘Tis the Season: L’Orangeraie Rosé
Wine in: Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 I discovered a great California Cabernet Sauvignon which retails for just under $20 at government liquor stores (I picked it up at the LCBO but it's available at BC liquor stores too). It's called "Josh", which is convenient for those times when you just want to sit at … Continue reading Date Night With Josh
Our July pick is the Saignee Rose from Culmina Winery. 'Saignee', meaning 'to bleed' in French, is a method of making rose wine in which the pink juice is taken from (bled out of) the musts in the production of red wine, instead of discarded (winemakers remove the pink juice in order to increase the … Continue reading School’s Out Fo’ Summah! Culmina Saignee Rose
In celebration of Father's Day, our June Wine of the Month is the Maverick 2012 Rubicon. Not only does this hefty, spicy red pair well with steak, but the winery name also happens to share the moniker of one of our favourite top guns, and the wine name also just happens to be the name … Continue reading Happy Father’s Day! Better Than a Tie. Maverick Rubicon 2012
The Road 13 Stemwinder 2014 is the perfect wine to share with your mom this month. This white blend is 56% Chardonnay, 34% Vioignier, 9% Marsanne, and 1% Rousanne. From Road 13: "A blend of The 2014 Stemwinder has an attractive golden hue. The perfumed nose showcases aromas of pea pod, pear, apricot, and vanilla, … Continue reading Happy Mothers’ Day! Say it More Often, Say it With The Road 13 Stemwinder 2014
The Church and State Lost Inhibitions wine bottle labels ("namaste bitches", "this is effing epic", "chill the f*ck out") were popping up all over social media right before April 1st, so naturally we assumed that the foul-mouthed labels were just an (impressively elaborate) April Fools Day prank. Given the timing, and the fact that we … Continue reading April Fools!! Church and State Winery’s Lost Inhibitions White & Red Blends, 2014
We almost don't want to tell you about Kraze Legz Winery, because it's a hidden gem nestled in our hidden gem town of Kaleden (aptly named from 'kalos', meaning beautiful in Greek, combined with 'Eden', that famous garden full of temptations). But, chances are, you're going to find out about both sooner or later, plus … Continue reading March Merlot, because we love an alliteration! Kraze Legz The Cakewalk 2011 Merlot
We may have a bit of a crush on roses lately since we can't stop talking about them (no wonder they're blushing!), and since it's Valentine's Day month, we couldn't resist sharing one more blush crush with you. The Poplar Grove 2014 Blanc de Noirs has our hearts racing. The blend of 41% malbec, 24% … Continue reading Happy Valentine’s Day! Poplar Grove Blanc de Noirs 2014
It's January, so our wine of the month needs to be a bubbly to celebrate the new year. But, it's January, so we can't afford champagne (damn you, December holidays and your abundance of expensive festivities and commercial spending). We have an amazing, affordable alternative to champagne for you. We once blind tasted this with … Continue reading Happy New Year! Jaumme Serra Cristalino Brut
