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 […]
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Shari’s Dry Picks for January.
With the busy holiday season behind us, January gives us an opportunity to reflect and set goals for the New Year. As a result, many will moderate or slow their wine consumption habits this month. Others will look for healthier options. Any many will be taking a look at their […]
Shari’s End of Summer Picks!
Since our summers are short, I like to think of September as the last month of the season. We have many warm, bright days ahead with slightly cooler evenings to appreciate! We can continue to enjoy times on a patio, at the cottage and backyard BBQs. With that in mind, […]
Shari’s Picks – Campofiorin IGT, Masi, Veneto, Italy
As the leaves are falling, in tandem with the temperature, it is the perfect time of the year for a hearty wine. I tend to move towards smooth, crowd-pleasing, heavier, red wines that reflects the change in our weather. This month’s selection is a delicious, dry, concentrated, red wine called […]