Old and gnarly! I love California! I was recently in Lodi, California and it reminded me of the many wonderful visits I have taken to this part of the world when I judged wines for the California State Fair. The Lodi area is south of Sacramento and is famous for […]
Author: Shari Mogk-Edwards
Niagara Falls Craft Vodka
I really love authentic brands and especially when they are Canadian. Niagara Falls Craft Distillers fits that bill. It is a hand crafted, small batch distillery in Niagara Falls that was the brainchild of two friends a couple of years ago. It is the first distillery to be built there […]
Jennifer Ratcliffe-Wright
On March 22, I had the pleasure of meeting with Jenny Ratcliffe-Wright at Ricarda’s in Oakville. Jenny’s experience and accomplishments in the wine industry are impressive. She qualified as the youngest Cape Wine Master ever and she was Managing Editor for WineStyle Magazine in South Africa. Additionally, Jenny was an […]
Wine Review. Bordeaux on a Budget!
Bordeaux on a Budget! Looking for change from $20? This is one of my favorite, and best value, bottles of red wines from the St. Emilion area of Bordeaux. The delicious 2016 vintage was just released at VINTAGES and with a name like Joinin it is one of the easier […]