Not all pinots are the same! This week’s wine of the week is a Pinot Bianco from Tuscany, Italy. Although they are related, Pinot Bianco is not to be confused with Pinot Gris or the ever popular Pinot Grigio. Pinot gris and pinot grigio are generally the same grape, but […]
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Shari’s reviews interesting and unique wines with wide appeal, good value and an interesting story behind them.
Wine Review. Go Big and Stay Home!
Go Big and Stay Home! I recently had the chance to visit Malivoire Wine Company in Beamsville. Malivoire is one of the first Sustainable Ontario Wineries. This vision of Martin Malivoire, a highly successful special effects engineer for feature films, began in 1995. His plan was to make delicious and […]
Fine Wine Review. Still Growing After Forty Years!
Still Growing After Forty Years! The Barossan 2017 from Peter Lehmann, is now available across Canada. Interestingly, I had the pleasure of tasting last years 2016 vintage of The Barossan. It was a milestone for this Australian winery, as it coincided with the winery’s 40th anniversary milestone of Peter Lehmann founding his […]
Wine Review. Fit for a Princess!
Fit for a Princess! Banfi Principessa Gavia Gavi has just joined the VINTAGES Essentials Collection! Gavi is the zesty white wine from the southern area of Piedmont, in Northwestern Italy. The region is famous for its rich red Barolo wines. Banfi Principessa Gavia Gavi is made from 100% cortese grapes, […]