Summer and sunny days are here! June kicks off the peak wedding and BBQ seasons, and let’s not forget Father’s Day! Weddings and sparkling wines go hand in hand. Sparkling wines made in France are called Champagne or Crémant. Crémant is made outside the Champagne region using similar techniques. Since […]
Wine Picks
Shari’s reviews interesting and unique wines with wide appeal, good value and an interesting story behind them.
Shari’s Picks for May!
It is May! The daffodils are blooming, Mother’s Day is behind us and our first official long weekend of the summer is on the horizon. Given this exciting prospect, I will be showcasing some outstanding local Ontario VQA wines and two award-winning Ontario gins. I was recently invited to a […]
Shari’s Easter Picks 2022
Easter and family gatherings are synonymous! Selecting, preparing and serving food can be challenging enough. I will help by selecting five readily available, dry wines that should pair well with most typical Easter meals. There is a bonus! All have a small discount until April 24. First up is a […]
Shari’s Picks for March!
Did you know there are wine days every month of the year? Wine days are a thing. International Riesling Day is on March 13. The Wines of Germany has declared this day as the official birthday for Riesling. According to a cellar log, the earliest recorded sale occurred March 13, […]