Prepare your taste buds for a treat, and visit the finest wineries in Quebec’s Eastern Townships. With gorgeous scenery and charming village appeal, this region is the premiere destination for day-trippers and wine connoisseurs alike.
Always dreamed of becoming a wine connoisseur, or at least to look like you know what you're doing? Read on to learn more about what wine tasting is all about.
BC’s Gulf Islands aren’t located in a gulf. Instead, the twenty or so islands are nestled against the sheltered southeastern coast of Vancouver Island and are bordered by the Strait of Georgia.
Keep it simple to start. Don’t buy too many different types of wine until you have explored your palate preferences. Forty-eight bottles represent four cases that can fit in the bottom of a closet.
For most of us, wine is an essential part of family or friendly gatherings. We often find ourselves sitting at a table around delicious food and a nice bottle of vino to accompany it. But how to pick a good one? You have to admit: it’s not an easy feat if you’re completely clueless when it comes to wine. Here are a few tips to help you out next time you’re trying to choose a bottle:
Here's the skinny on how to keep your beverages from pushing an otherwise healthy meal into the caloric "red zone."
Having a glass of wine with dinner, or enjoying a pint at the local pub can help you unwind, and can even offer some health benefits. But alcohol abuse – when intake rises above moderate levels – presents serious health risks like cirrhosis of the liver, and stroke.
Don’t be intimidated by the wine list. Bring the fun back into fine dining with these idiot-proof wine ordering tips.
Looking for an original way to express your feelings? Try one of these ideas, all of which have a "green" twist!
Wine sales have grown rapidly in the last 20 years and vintages from many different countries are available in Canadian stores. Few of us are connoisseurs, so how do we decide which bottle to select from the crowded shelves?
There is so much to learn about wine, it can be daunting, but here are a few tips to start you off.
A great, inexpensive alternative to buying pricey wine is to bottle your own. Make-your-own-wine establishments are popping up everywhere and, in fact, do most of the work for you.
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