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Tales from France 2023: Chalking it up to destiny in Champagne
Tales from France 2023: Chalking it up to destiny in Champagne
We’re back from a brief hiatus with a story on our incredible grower Champagne producer, Champagne Marc Hébrart, as well as an event invitation to discover some of his wines... Lire plus...
Tales from France 2023 – Adventures in Alsace: pork paradise
Tales from France 2023 – Adventures in Alsace: pork paradise
I pulled into Hotel Marchal in Le Hohwald, a tiny village outside Strasbourg, at five minutes to midnight, exasperated but wired on adrenaline and caffeine. It seemed doable, leaving Paris... Lire plus...
Tales from France 2023: Behind the scenes at Wine Paris
Tales from France 2023: Behind the scenes at Wine Paris
Ever wonder what it’s like at an international wine fair? Here’s an honest BTS overview: For people who have been in the industry a long time, trade shows can often... Lire plus...
Tales from France 2023: Why wine importers must do international travel
Tales from France 2023: Why wine importers must do international travel
“You must have the best job in the world!” People make this assumption all the time. Yes, it’s customary for wine agents like me to travel the world and visit... Lire plus...
Tales from France 2023: our first travelogue
Tales from France 2023: our first travelogue
Last time I tried to visit France, it was in March 2020, to kickstart the company with some winery visits and cultural inspiration. It didn’t work out. As the pandemic... Lire plus...
LCBO Women in Industry panel
LCBO Women in Industry panel
We are passionate about sharing our story, our values and philosophy with others, particularly within our own business sector. Thank you LCBO for the opportunity to connect and share a slice of... Lire plus...
Budget-friendly wines
Budget-friendly wines
Sometimes it’s fun to splurge on the classics but most of the time it just makes sense to sip smart and save a buck. Mind you, these wines come from... Lire plus...
Merry mocktails
Merry mocktails
Hey booze-free friends, guess what? You can be merry and bright while staying dry this holiday season with my three easy-to-make alcohol-free drink recipes all featuring Canadian ingredients. We shared... Lire plus...
Fall colours in a glass
Fall colours in a glass
There's red wine and white wine - and then there's everything in between. We shared a few of our favourite wines that are just as colourful as the autumn leaves... Lire plus...
Fun with frozen wine
Fun with frozen wine
Who says wine needs to be enjoyed in a glass? Even the most serious of wine lovers can enjoy these unconventional, lower alcohol recipes to beat the summer heat.  Scroll... Lire plus...
In Memoriam: Sean Thackrey
In Memoriam: Sean Thackrey
Some sad news to share that legendary California winemaker Sean Thackrey passed away a couple weeks ago, at the age of 79. Sean was a highly eccentric winemaker who was inspired... Lire plus...
Summer 2022 playlist
Summer 2022 playlist
We believe good taste goes beyond drinks! Check out our current favourite tunes of the season in our playlist below. Let us know what you think of these sonic moods.... Lire plus...