Exploring the grapes that make Provence wines, the vibrant and fabulous Rosés you love! The picturesque French wine region of Provence is a delightful tapestry of flavours. Nestled in southern France, Provence’s sun-drenched landscape has long been celebrated for its exceptional wines. Boasting a rich winemaking culture that goes back 2600 years and a diverse terroir of varying altitudes and soil types, Provence is renowned for producing some of the world’s finest rosé wines. This expert region for Rosé winemaking has gone all-in on the pink wine style. Across the regions of Côtes de Provence, Coteaux d’Aix en Provence, and…
Author: Renee Sferrazza
The California wine industry literally put down its roots in 1769 when Padre Junipero Serra began his chain of missions in San Diego by planting grape seeds and vines. Eventually, it stretched to Sonoma, more than 600 miles to the north. Since it started, California has been home to a sense of adventure and discovery in winemaking, and the state’s motto perfectly sums up the tone of its wines – Eureka! Exclaimed from the years of the gold rush to the present day, this Eureka moment, combined with its ‘I-found-it’ energy, has transformed into world-class wines sipped across the globe.…
Although we can assume that women have been a part of winemaking from the beginning, they didn’t have considerable power in wine for such a long time. Not to mention living in a world of sexism that was not void of spreading into the end of wine. Women have been through it all in wine, from the belief that a women’s monthly period would affect the final wine if she were present during the winemaking process to not gaining ownership in a meaningful way for most of winemaking history. However, there have always been women that pushed buttons and moved…
When in Rome, drink wine as the Romans do. And hey, if you are not in Rome, you should fill your glass with the wines Romans drink. Casale del Giglio is a winery that has become synonymous with the modern-day wine culture of the Eternal City. The perfect wine to transport yourself to Rome in the glass, Casale del Giglio’s white wine blend Satrico is now on LCBO shelves. Satrico – Elegant, Aromatic and Crisp! Featuring a blend of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Trebbiano Giallo grapes, the Satrico by Casale del Giglio is as iconic as the Lazio region…
With their well-stocked cellars and no clue where to start at the LCBO, know that you don’t always have to purchase wine for the wine lover on your list this holiday season. There are many options out there that go beyond the bottle. These gifts complement the wine lifestyle from the high end to the affordable for enjoying wine to the fullest, cooking a great pairing, having that self-care day or keeping up with those wine studies- this is your gift guide filled with wine adjacent gifts. GRAPES Wine Card Game A card game for the wine curious and…
Every year we see new regions emerging and defining themselves on the global wine-loving stage. There are always new frontiers to discover in the wine world, and Washington is one of them. Although having a relatively short history of viticulture, Washington wines are claiming some of the limelight. This New World new kid is producing fabulous wines. More Washingtonian productions are making their way into our glasses, and the Lost Peak Cabernet Sauvignon is the latest must-try. A Tribute In A Bottle The Lost Peak Cabernet Sauvignon is a Columbia Valley AVA production that pays homage to everything unique about…