In September, the beverage alcohol market opened to allow convenience stores to sell wine, beer, and ready-to-drink beverages. While the market adjusts, customers are proving their adaptability by embracing this new normal. This change has been a welcome one for people on the go, offering them the convenience of purchasing […]
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Shari’s Picks® for September!
September typically signals change. The summer holiday ends, and the cooler days accompany students back to school. This September will be different. The landscape for beverage alcohol is changing in Ontario. Beginning September 5, over 4000 additional grocery and convenience stores will begin selling wine, beer, cider and ready-to-drink (RTD) […]
Shari’s Picks® for December!
Wow! December is upon us, and 2023 is drawing to a close. I have three wine picks that make tasty gifts for you AND the recipient! One of my favourite sparkling wines from Ontario is Cuvée Catharine from Henry of Pelham in Niagara. Released in VINTAGES last month is Pelham’s best cuvée, Henry […]
Shari’s Picks® for November!
When daylight saving time ends, along with an extra hour of sleep, it’s a reminder to replace the batteries on the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. As exciting as that is, I am more interested in the natural move from light and zesty wines to those with more body. The […]