 Region: Maule Valley, Chile Agent :unitedstars.ca Grapes : Carmenère Alcohol : 13.5% Sugar : 3g/l Year :2019 Price :$19.95 Robert rating : 91 Superb ! Deep purple in colour,full body, blackberry notes, very smooth, long lasting to enjoy it to the last sip. Pair well with meat like beef , lamb, chicken and pasta dishes. I enjoyed at dinner paired with chicken snitzel and potatoes. Excellent value at $20 . Highly recommended!
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Traditional wines and dishes from Piedmont, Italy with Rob Reader Where: Parola Ristorante (965 Major Mackenzie Dr W Unit C 1-2, Maple, ON L6A 4P8) When : June 27, 2024 ; 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm Grapes: Glera, Cortese, Moscato, Nebbiolo, Barbera Format: FIVE (5) Courses. I had the pleasure to attend this event last week. One of my places to visit on my bucket list was Piedmonte, Italy. When I've got the invitation from Vladimir, the owner of Unitedstars I jumped right away to the occasion to attend this unique event. Vladimir introduced Rob Reader as our Wine Educator and Host for the night. Rob proved to be extremely knowledgeable about Piedmonte wines and pairing them with traditional Piedmonte food. My favourite dish was Second course trout fillet paired with Cortese Alto Monferrato Proposta 2022 . It was an unforgettable evening of wine education with food pairing , excellent wines paired with high quality dishes ! This was the second seating and others might follow. Stay tuned for future similar events Guests were seated family-style at large tables, Each wine and dish was introduced to the guests by Rob, course by course. Rob explained the cultural origins of the dish/ingredients, the wine pairing, and its association to the dish, and any interesting techniques or grape varieties which are important to the pairing. The kitchen and service staff brought each guest a 3 oz. sample of the wine and the dish for that course. Guests enjoyed and discussed the dish and the pairing. This process was repeated for each course. Pricing (suggested) - $250 per COUPLE $130 per single, pre-paid, ticketed event. Planned seating. Tel: 416-767-8639 ; www.unitedstars.ca ; e-mail:[email protected] MENU  First course :Antipasti Speck, quail egg with white anchovy, caviar with bread and butter, Grana Padano Paire with: Prosecco Mille Extra 2022, The Gruppo I Vinai, Veneto, Italy  Second curse :Pesce Tortelli Piemonte's (Pan-seared trout fillet with sauteed vegetables, fresh herbs, pine nuts, garlic, and white balsamic vinegar) Paire with: Cortese Alto Monferrato Proposta 2022, Azienda Vitivinicola Berta Paolo, Piedmont, Italy
 Fourth Course: Manzo Brasato al Barbera (Tender beef cheek braised in a rich gravy of Barbera wine, beef stock, garlic, cipollini onions, button mushrooms, and shaved truffle on whipped potatoes) Paired with: La Berta, Nizza DOCG 2017, Azienda Vitivinicola Berta Paolo, Piedmont, Italy  Third Course: Risotto Risotto all 'NERO con Fontina (BLACK risotto with Fontina cheese and crisp guanciale) Paire with: Gattinara Riserva DOCG 2017, Anzivino Di Anzivino Emanuele, Piedmont, Italy   Fifth Course: Dolce
Cheese cake Paired with: Leonardo 20 yr tawny Port, Douro, Portugal or Moscato D’Asti 2020, Bera Azien  Region: Bordeaux ,France
Agent :unitedstars.ca Grapes : 70% Merlot,30% Malbec Alcohol : 13.3% Sugar : 2g/l Year :2021 Price :$28.95 Robert rating : 89 Good kosher Bordeaux Red wine This wine is deep red colour in the glass, very pleasant nose , driving great desire to explore and enjoy this kosher organic red wine from the famous Chateau du Grand Barrail Bordeaux. Easy to drink, smooth, with a bit too much oak to my taste when you open it. Food pairing with veal, lamb and aged cheeses recommended. Recommended for Passover and for many other occasions .  Region: Georgia
Agent :unitedstars.ca Grapes : Saperavi Alcohol :11.5% Sugar : Semi-sweet Year :2022 Price :$ 17 Robert rating : 89 Good semi-sweet wine This medium bodied Georgian wine is semi-sweet , dark red colour in the glass , easy to drink. I have enjoyed it with a sweet & sour green beans meal. Also as a dessert wine is very good with dark chocolate. I recommend it  Region: South of France
Agent :unitedstars.ca Grapes : Chardonnay Alcohol :13.5% Sugar : Extra Dry Year :2022 Price :$15.95 (on sale now at LCBO) Robert rating : 90 Excellent wine This wine was recommended by a friend and I am happy that I got it. This Chardonnay from South of France is one of the best I had. The light yellow gold colour in the glass and the beautiful fruity aroma , the burst of various fruits taste is a pleasure to drink. The wine has medium body, extra dry well balanced finish and length. Recommended  Mukuzani Red Wine Georgia
Region: Georgia Agent :unitedstars.ca Grapes : Saperavi Alcohol:13 % Sugar : Dry Year :2021 Price: $20 Robert Rating : 91 This is an amazing wine at a good price. Intense red colour in the glass , berry and blackberry impressive nose , smooth, easy to drink , long lasting, imense pleasure to drink alone or with friends .Best match steak , lamb ,tabaka chicken .Highly recommended .Buy one or two cases  Wines of Vulcanesti
Muscat Regala Region: Moldova Agent :unitedstars.ca Grapes : Muscat Blanc 85%, Feteasca Regala 15% Alcohol:12.5 % Sugar : Semi-sweet Year :2020 Price: $15 Robert Rating : 88 This is a beautiful crafted wine from Moldova at an incredible price. Light yellow/gold colour in the glass, fruity ,citrus with a dominant grapefruit and lemon nose, fresh and long lasting taste. It is perfect as an aperitif and delightful with desserts and fruits. Serve at 12C Drink now Buy a case or two to drink with friends
 Purcari Chateau (Moldova)
White Wine 2021 Price :$25 Alc.13.5% Sugar :Dry-below 5g/l residual Agent : United Stars www.unitedstars.ca Robert Rating: 88 Nice crispi on the nose ,bright golden colour in the glass, fruity,citrusy with lemon accents,fresh,lighter body, balanced acidity,long lasting taste. Pair excellent with baked chicken prepared with garlic, onion and white wine. Cheese pairing : Goat's cheese Drink now Buy a case 
Freedom Blend 2020 Tribute Edition to Ukraine Purcari (Moldova) Price :$40 Alc.13.5% Sugar :Dry Aged :6 months in French oak barrique Agent : United Stars www.unitedstars.ca Robert Rating: 92 This red wine is a manifesto celebrating the free spirit from the famous winery Chateau Purcari of Moldova ,dedicated to people of Ukraine ,fighting the Russian aggression. it is smooth and well-rounded red wine,it is a nice blend of three indigenous grapes varieties , 65%Saperavi (Georgia), 20% Rara Neagra (Moldova) and 15% Bastardo (Ukraine) Intense red colour in the glass,medium to full body,low acidity,medium tannins,nuances of plum,smoky tabbaco,long lasting,opens up to the nose after 15 minutes in the glass,touch of oak to ad to the enjoyment. Drink now or store it for later. Pairing is perfect with red meat, ryb-eye meat and pork steak.dessert with black chocolate Recommended to buy a case or two
I have attended the Drink Chile 2023 Trade Walk Around tasting on Monday November 20 at Windsor Arms Hotel in Toronto ,as part of annual chilean Wine Festival. The Annual celebration of Chilean wines returns to Toronto for 2023 ! According to Wine of Chiles brochure from the event Chile continues its ambition to be the number one producer of Certified Sustainable wines from New World. The province of Ontario remains Canada's largest market for Chilean wine The following is a summary of my notes and photo's from this event : 1. A live walk around trade tasting with more than 120 wines from 17 wineries to taste 2.A feature table from LCBO's Cellar Collection 3.Audio Tours and tastings every 15 minutes for a quick overview of Chile's wine reguons and wine styles At the time of my visit 2:00 to 3:00 p.m the tasting hall was packed to capacity and was extremely noisy. (see attached photos ).The light food pairings were gone in the first 30 minutes or so to my surprise.
 I have joined wine writer Natalie MacLean for a tasting of her favourite 5 Peller Estates Wines last Saturday May 13,2023 at Peller Estates Wines . As promised We have also got a behind-the-scenes look into the glamourous, but surprising world of wine and those who write about it. In her newest book Wine Witch on Fire , Natalie shares the career and life challenges that forced her to dig deeper and reconnect with her belief in second chances. We also got a personally signed copy of her book. You can get the book from any of these retailers: https://www.nataliemaclean.com/blog/retailers-2/ The wines were reviewed by both Natalie and Peller Estates winemaker Katie. It was a great selection but I enjoyed the Cabernet Frank and the Ice wine which both are excellent.
You need to put a lot of work , talent and passion to produce a great wine. You can say same that you have to have talent ,imagination ,passion to produce great paintings like the one created with infinite imagination by Lavinia. And even better You can enjoy now two free bottles and change of racy Pinot Grigio Mari Di Sirena Pinot Grigio D'Abruzzo, Italy reviewed by Carolyn Evans Hammond below ,when you buy this unique one of a kind ink & pen on paper 6"x8" art work by Lavinia. A $25 LCBO Digital eCard card will be e-mailed to the buyer after the purchase of the art work.
Per Wikipedia,California Wine Club is a wine club co-founded in 1990 by Bruce and Pam Boring in Ventura, California and is considered one of the largest mail-order wine businesses in the United States.The club offers hand-selected wines on a monthly basis from boutique and small, family-owned wineries in California, Oregon and Washington State, and other countries such as France, Italy, and Austria. I recently joined California Wine Club affiliate program, to help promote artisan wineries small-batch wines with wine lovers in United States and wine enthusiasts everywhere. I have discovered that being a part of The California Wine Club is a true wine adventure! There is a wine club level for every taste, and every budget. Whether for yourself or as a gift the wine club is unmatched for quality wine and impeccable service. California Wine Club has some amazing deals for Galentine's and/or Valentine's Day to celebrate with your girlfriends or a cozy dinner with your loved one. Amazing Valentine's Day Gifts : 1. A 3 Bottle Gift Set! Each gift set includes three unique bottles of handcrafted wine. These one-time shipments include a custom gift message from you, plus detailed tasting notes and pairing recommendations. 2. A Premier Series Wine Club membership for yourself and get two bonus bottles of wine in your first delivery with code WINEBONUS. (Does not apply to gifts, case purchases, nor to other wine series.) 3.YES10- Save 10% sitewide with code YES10. Not valid on Case Club, cases during $1 shipping sales, or on discounted skus. 4. $1 wine shipping I hope that you all my friends will cheer Galentine/Valentine's Day with amazing wines from California Wine Club ! Cheers ! Introduction I am starting a new series of Blogs about pairing wines with amazing art of my wife Lavinia Szasz instagram @lavinia_szasz. Every time I will open a wine for dinner or I will taste a wine I will pair with one of her creations. You need to put a lot of work , talent and passion to produce a great wine. You can say same that you have to have talent ,imagination ,passion to produce great paintings. I am also an Affiliate with California Wine Club who are art lovers and offer a great selection of wines you can pair with works of Lavinia Szasz instagram @lavinia_szasz or other artists. The California Wine Club is ready for Valentine's Day with some amazing deals for any evening- hanging with your girlfriends celebrating Valentine's Day or a cozy dinner with your love! Their personal wine consultants are ready to help you and your readers with favorite pairings to make sure the holiday is celebrated in style. You can inquire about Lavinia's art on instagram @lavinia_szasz or email [email protected]   Lavinia Szasz
Artist Toronto based Artist. Exclusive original artwork available for purchase. All artwork is copyright. For inquires please contact [email protected]   I attended Monday December 13,2021 at 7:30 p.m a free on line one hour course of Wine & Food Pairing with above Title presented by Award Winning Canadian Writer and Wine Critic Natalie MacLean. www.nataliemaclean.com I was going to learn how to: * Fix the 5 pairing mistakes that many people make * Create mouth-watering, moan-worthy pairings I will love * Understand WHY we like certain wines and pairings and not others * Become the expert on YOUR OWN After I got the invitation I was on a fence for awhile either to attend or not. The last chance to register marketing email I received was saying that even if I learn ONE tip only will be worth it. Indeed there is ONE tip I learned which I did not know before attending this one hour course. Here it is : Pair the wine with the sauce and not the protein However I got in total 12 tips which you can get them and much more if you ENROLL NOW to Natalie MacLean Wine Smart Course A Full-Bodied Framework to Taste, Pair & Buy Wine Like a Pro The Wine Smart Course is your online experience to make you the go-to person on wine among your colleagues, friends and family!  About Natalie MacLean
Natalie's first book Red, White and Drunk All Over: A Wine-Soaked Journey from Grape to Glass and her second book Unquenchable: A Tipsy Quest for the World's Best Bargain Wines were both selected as one of Amazon's Best Books of the Year. She is the wine expert on CTV's The Social, Canada's largest daytime television show; CTV News; and Global Television's Morning Show. Natalie was named the World's Best Drinks Writer at the World Food Media Awards and has won four James Beard Foundation Journalism Awards. She is the only person to have won both the M.F.K. Fisher Distinguished Writing Award from the James Beard Foundation and the M.F.K. Fisher Award for Excellence in Culinary Writing from Les Dames d'Escoffier International. Natalie is the editor of Canada's largest wine review site at www.nataliemaclean.com An Exclusive Online Tasting Experience with the World's Best Drinks Writer, Natalie MacLean .HereAbout this event Ace Your Holiday Hosting! I have attended virtual a very entertaining and informative evening with Canadian Wine Writer Natalie Maclean, on Thursday December 10,2021 at 7:00 p.m EST • Natalie has get us ready for holiday entertaining: how to pair wines with turkey dinner and all the side dishes as well as gingerbread and chocolate Santas • Discover how to plan the wines for larger gatherings and parties: how much to buy, what mix of wine types, proper glassware, temperatures and decanting tips • How to choose great gift wines, even when you don't know the recipient's taste Featured Collection:
Oak Aged Red 2019. Here is Natalie MacLean's review : Wayne Gretzky Whisky Oak Aged Red 2019 • VQA Niagara Peninsula • Blend: Cabernet Franc (44%), Merlot (42%), Cabernet Sauvignon (14%) • Grapes aged separately for six months in French and American barrels, then blended, 75% aged another two months, 25% aged one month in red cask whisky barrels Taste Profile • Full-bodied, smooth, generous • Aromas of black cherry, spice, vanilla, cassis • Serve at 17 to 18 degrees Celsius in red wine glass • Drink until 2025 Pairing Tips • Spicy chips, nuts, hard cheeses, dark chocolate • Grilled steak, leg of lamb, pot roast, walnut bread • Turkey dark meat, stuffing, bacon Brussels Sprouts   About Natalie MacLean
Natalie's first book Red, White and Drunk All Over: A Wine-Soaked Journey from Grape to Glass and her second book Unquenchable: A Tipsy Quest for the World's Best Bargain Wines were both selected as one of Amazon's Best Books of the Year. She is the wine expert on CTV's The Social, Canada's largest daytime television show; CTV News; and Global Television's Morning Show. Natalie was named the World's Best Drinks Writer at the World Food Media Awards and has won four James Beard Foundation Journalism Awards. She is the only person to have won both the M.F.K. Fisher Distinguished Writing Award from the James Beard Foundation and the M.F.K. Fisher Award for Excellence in Culinary Writing from Les Dames d'Escoffier International. Natalie is the editor of Canada's largest wine review site at www.nataliemaclean.com  This guest post is by Lysa Allman-Baldwin, a seasoned travel writer and the Publisher and Editor of Authenticity&Purpose From Maine to California, Washington State to Florida, and almost everywhere in between, while traversing along many of the country’s major highways and petite country roads you can find wonderful vineyards, wineries, wine trails (and wine related events) nearly year-round. So whether you are a true wine aficionado, choose your wines based on how pretty the bottle looks, or fall somewhere in between, anyone can get out and enjoy tasting and learning about wines. Here are a few places to get you started. The New York “Vines” You may not realize this, but New York State is one of the country’s oldest commercial wine regions, and is said to produce the greatest diversity of wine from any one wine region in the world. Statewide you will find close to 150 wonderful, flavorful and historic wineries, with vines originating from the French, Dutch and English who brought them from Europe when they settled here several hundred years ago.  Consider doing a little wine exploration through Long Island, where wineries can be found in The Hamptons as well as in Northeast and Southeast Suffolk. In the Hudson River Valley, some 500 acres of vineyards blanket both the west and east sides of the Hudson River. The New York Wine & Grape Foundation, www.newyorkwines.org Long Island Wine Council, 631.369.5887, www.liwines.com New York Wine Cork, 877.302.WINE, 518.632.9260, www.nywinecork.com Wines in the Heartland Blessed by fertile ground and a long growing season, winemakers have successfully produced exceptional grapes and nationally and internationally recognized wines in the state of Missouri for over 150 years. In fact, by 1870 Missouri was the second-largest wine-producing state in the country, and legend has it that at one time “American wine” usually meant Missouri wine  Today there are more than 40 wineries dotted around the state, many situated closely together which allows for exploration of several different styles and varieties within the same day. One of the more well-known winery areas is known as the Missouri Weinstrasse. German for “Wine Road,” the Weinstrasse is a tribute to the German immigrants from the Rhine River Valley. Stretching from St. Charles to Hermann (about midway between Kansas City and St. Louis), this two-lane road encompasses numerous wineries and is a wonderful way to spend a weekend Missouri Weinstrasse, www.moweinstrasse.com Missouri Winemaking Society, www.mowinemakers.org Wonderful Wines of Missouri, 800.392.WINE, www.missouriwine.org California Wine Country About an hour and a half north of San Francisco is Sonoma County, world-renown for its thriving vineyards that consistently produce quality award-winning wines and Northern California’s first wine producing region. Excellent wineries dot the area, each completely different from the next and offering a divergent experiences and exposures to the many facets of wine and winemaking.  Some of the biggest names and oldest wineries can be found in the Alexander Valley and Russian River Valley regions, which encompass literally thousands of vineyard acreage, and hundreds of grape varieties. Wine Zone, www.winezone.com Sonoma County Wineries Association, 707.586.3795, www.sonomawine.com  Texas Hill Country Most people don’t know that the Texas Hill Country is one of the fastest-growing wine destinations in the country, encompassing three viticulture areas with 14 wineries located in and around the city and county, and offering numerous self-guided and guided wine tours and events year-round. One way to explore them is along Wine Road 290 Fredericksburg, a 45 mile stretch of US Highway 290 and “the second most visited wine region in the United States second only to Napa Valley according to Orbitz Travel,” or, check out Texas Hill Country Wineries with more than 35 unique and visually stunning wineries throughout the Hill Country and a little further afield. Texas Hill Country Wineries, 872.216.9463, www.texaswinetrail.com Wine Road 290 Fredericksburg, 872.216.9463, www.wineroad290.com. Get to Sippin! Touring a winery and the grounds is as much a part of the wine tasting experience as tasting the wine itself. But no matter where you travel, be sure to stop and smell the grapes and enjoy all that wine tasting has to offer.  About the Author
Lysa Allman-Baldwin is the Publisher and Editor of Authenticity&Purpose.For over 25 years she has fed her wanderlust for "everything the world has to offer" by passionately writing feature articles and reviews covering a wide variety of topics including travel and tourism, cuisine/restaurants, events and festivals, just to name a few, for numerous print and online publications.She speaks,facilitates workshops and have authored a new book  Trade seminar - Toronto -ROM -November 7,2017 Seminar Host, Patricio Tapia, Wine Writer & Author of Descorchados The objective of the seminar was to present the new generation of Chilean winemakers who are creating innovative wines using new methods and blends. Tasted a selection of ten (10) new wine styles selected by Patricio Tapia and learned why Chile should occupy a top spot in the commercial cellar. "Regionality is the key to Chile's stylistic development, and winemakers are striving to reflect the different terroirs that the country can offer,especially in the cooler coastal areas and those in the Andeam foothills " - said Mario Pablo Silva ,President, Vinos de Chile  Here are a few of my notes and recommendations about the wines tasted :
The host provided a good overview of the history of wines in Chile which started about 450 years ago, the grape varietal , the terroir,the appellations. The wine selection for tasting allowed to learn and understand the potential of Chilean wines as top producers in the world. White wines 1. Winery -Emiliana from Casablanca valley 2016 Signos de origen la vanilla 72% Chardonnay 12% Viognier, 10%Marsanne,6% Roussane Dry,fruity,white peaches, fresh 2. Winery -Carmen from Colchagua 2016 do quijada #1 Semillon 95% Semillon, 5% Sauvignon Blanc Creamy,fresh,nice on palate Red wines 1.Winery -Santa Rita from Maipo 2012 Bougainville 90% Petit Syrah,10% Syrah Can $54.95 Concentrated, ripe ,full body, excellent wine 2.Winery -Errazuriz from Aconcagua Costa 2016 Las Pizaras Pinot Noir Can $129.99 Very limited quantity -Not available in Canada Nice Pinot Noir but pricy 3. Winery -Santa Carolina 2012 Luis Perera 90% Cabernet Sauvignon,55 Cabernet Franc,2% other Easy to drink,light,gentle ,delicate  Visited Domaines Schlumberger in Guebwiller, Alsace ,France on September 20,2017 during my Alsace Wine Route tour to find the best wine tours to recommend to my followers and list on Wine Region Rentals website. We pre-booked the guided tour with Esther Lelievre who also conducted the 2 hours tour. We were Welcomed by Severine Schlumberger ,one of estate owners and Esther Lelievre our knowledgeable tour guide. The entire experience from contacting Esther, arranging the tour and taking the tour was excellent ! The tour was conducted highly professional, very informative , educational and tasty. It consists of general presentation of the over 200 years history , passion of their family estate , the entire process of wine making from growing the grapes in the vineyards to bottling , shipping and ending with a lovely wine tasting. Domaines Schlumberger is one of the largest Producers in Alsace with 120 hectares of vineyards with 50% of its area planted with Grands Crus. The winery is going through a major renovation/expansion of the Reception and Tasting Room scheduled for completion in 2018. If you follow the pictures, you will see the grapes pressing tanks, the grape juice fermentation with yeast in 120 temperature controlled barrels (you see also the picture of the biggest barrel that can hold 17,500 litres) when they allow all the sediments to go to the bottom of the barrel, then the wine is collected and transferred in the stainless steel vats, followed by automated bottling, then stored until orders when the bottles are getting labeled and shipped     
  Now to my favourite part : We tasted 7 wines from different grapes Riesling , Pinot Gris ,Muscat ,Gewurtztraminer from Princess Abes and Grand Crus range. Although I enjoyed most of the wine tasted my favourite was the Pinot Gris Grand Cru Spiegel well balanced,fruity ,fresh not to sweet,not too dry with a finish with beautiful length.I bought couple of bottles to enjoy them when I am back home in Toronto. Want to visit the beautiful Domaines Schlumberger ? Domaines Schlumberger kindly ask you to book your tour with Esther Lelievre by phone 03 89 74 27 00 or their contact form you can find at this link Recommended place to stay During our Alsace Wine Route trip we stayed at La Maison d'Emilie in Pfaffenheim ,a charming bed and breakfast in an authentic village house from 17th century. The B&B location is about 20 minutes easy drive to Domain Schlumberger.
 The FORTÉ is now available in LCBO stores $17.95 VINTAGES#: 361758 | 500 mL bottle Background Union is the brainchild of Canadian winemaking legend Dr. Allan Jackson and sommelier Andrew von Teichman. Port-style fortified 100% VQA certified from amazing Ontario premium grown grapes It is a perfect blend of Merlot,Cabernet and a hint of Shiraz fortified with 18%alc./vol ,aged in oak barrels for 3 years Tasting notes Dark purple, oak character ,sweet in the palate 104g/L but not too sweet for a dessert wine, smooth, pleasant blackberry and cherry aroma on the nose,medium length.It has nice complexity with a balance of fruits/alcohol/tannins and acid. I have tasted last night November 29,2016 with : Dark chocolate - perfect on the palate, like sipping black cherries wine Alexis de Portneuf-Brie De Saint-Raymond Double creme - the FORTÉ is smooth, blending well, excellent Brie cheese complement Dessert wine - Great for sipping after dinner .Same amazing taste as described in Tasting notes Recommendation Grab a bottle or two for Holidays before they disappear from the shelfs ! At this price is an amazing value dessert wine ! Written by Amanda Mejia  Peller Wine Estates This weekend was the perfect weather to enjoy Niagara-on-the-Lake. During our adventure to the Niagara Food & Wine Expo 2016, we stopped by the much buzzed about Peller Wine Estates . Upon arrival, the majestic entrance alone affirms the fact that this is somewhere you want to be. Driving down further reveals an elegant building with a cream hue that compliments the sun perfectly. After entering the building, we are guided to the tasting room bustling with friends and families laughing and exchanging stories with their personal Tasting Attendant. Now for my favourite part: tasting of the wine! Our Tasting Attendant recommends the Ice Cuvée Rosé, a sparkling wine that is unique because 100ml of Vidal Icewine is added to it, enhancing the delicious wild raspberry and cherry notes. Our Tasting Attendant tells us that Sparkling Wine is often called Champagne however, the word Champagne is only allotted to Sparkling Wines created in the region of Champagne, France. Nonetheless, this one is a winner! A few more excellent wines were savoured but of notable mention is the _Cabernet Franc Icewine _.Peller Wines is no stranger to awards and accolades in Icewine production.  Peller Wine Tasting Attendant
Written by Amanda Mejia   Travel Peru and savour the delicious seafood dishes and explore majestic cities when you embark on this tour of a lifetime. Thinking of booking your flight but still need convincing? Take a look at our personal account of traveling the historical land of Peru. Our journey has brought us to the beautiful Peru. Peru can be described in one word: mystical. Ask anyone who visits; there is an energy that emulates out of the ground and walls. In fact, stories float around about people who have experience some eerie things. The battery of phones, cameras and laptops of everyone in our group would drain suddenly in certain areas. It is said that this is a result of a lot of magnetic activity under the ground in Peru. This 8-day tour of Peru is an excellent adventure that will have you experiencing new dishes, enjoying views like no other, and exploring ancient civilizations. Top 3 Things to Do in Peru:
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Visited Stratus Vineyards on Saturday March 5th with a group of IWEG Drinks Academy participants in the Ontario's Brave New Wine series of Special Courses. Stratus is a relatively new winery in Niagara-on-the Lake founded in 2005 by David Feldberg. The Stratus team is executing the winery vision to produce wines of outstanding quality right in their backyard in Niagara. It is all about sustainability and high quality. They produce the best possible wine ,only limited quantities from grapes grown on their 62-acre estate. There are 17 varieties of grapes in their vineyard ,7 white and 10 red. They provide the range they need to make distinctive "assemblage" wines ! We have tasted 3 whites , 3 reds and one Special Select Late Harvest Cabernet. I have find of exceptional quality heir flagship white ,fruity and crispy, 2013 Stratus Chardonnay ( Barrel Sample) Harvested October 2-3,2013, 307 days in French oak, 13.4% Alcohol and their flagship red 2012 Stratus Red Bordeaux style ( Assemblage: 29%Cabernet Sauvignon,26% Cabernet Franc,26% Merlot,13% Petit Verdot,3% Malbec, 3% Tannat) 622 days in French oak, 13.8% alcohol as well as the 2013 Stratus Special Select Late Harvest Cabernet paired with dark chocolate from a local producer. Visit Wine Region Rentals website and inquire about a customized tour to Stratus Winery    |
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