What a summer we are having! Covid restrictions and incredible weather. To appreciate our official last week of summer, I have selected three recent discoveries. Each is a rosé wine. The first is from Niagara, another from Spain and one from Chile. While we can’t travel the globe, we can […]
Wine Picks
Shari’s reviews interesting and unique wines with wide appeal, good value and an interesting story behind them.
Shari’s Standby BBQ Pick is Back!
One of my favourite standbys, Château Joinin 2016, is back in stock – just in time for this BBQ season! With a name like Joinin, it is easier to remember than many wines from this area. This is a Bordeaux red wine from the St. Emilion area. The same producer makes Château […]
Shari’s BBQ Picks for August
Now that most of Ontario is finally in Stage 3, social gatherings are possible again. This means the BBQ season is in full swing! I will share some of my favourite, dry, BBQ wines with you. They come from around the world, are different styles and all are selling at […]
Shari’s Pick. Cave Spring Cabernet Franc, 2017, VQA
It makes me very proud to try an Ontario wine and be blown away! Earlier this week, I had the pleasure to try, Cave Spring Cabernet Franc, 2017, VQA. It was smooth and balanced with a soft lingering finish. Why was I so surprised? Cabernet Franc is a varietal that […]