Remember the story of Goldilocks and the three bears? Where the perfect item was “just right”? Imagine this as the Goldilocks of wine stories—finding that “just right” temperature for wine that makes that sip of wine dance on your taste buds. First, “room temperature” is not universal. Picture yourself in a cozy French chateau, sipping […]

Are you ready to savour the flavors of Croatia? This recipe will tantalize your tastebuds with peaches, pork and Croatian wine (or any wine you choose). If you don’t have a bottle of Croatian wine on hand, imagine pairing this dish with a chilled rosé – embodying the essence of a sun-kissed summer. The Recipe […]

There are mushrooms and then there are mushrooms. Sure, they’re great in pastas, lasagnas, pizzas, salads, and all kinds of cooked dishes, but I love stuffed mushrooms! They are really easy to make and you can stuff them with anything you please. Cheese, crab, bacon, and vegetables are all great choices – the list goes […]

If you’re like me and you’ll travel just about anywhere, you’ll want to know how to drink uncommonly great wine in Estremoz, Portugal. Here’s the thing… when you’re traveling, you never really know what you’ll be doing. You can plan all you want, research until your eyes fall out, and talk to as many people […]

Popcorn! Wine! Yes, they can be a match made in… your living room, your TV room, your kitchen, your patio, your apartment… you get the idea. So let’s go discover the whimsical world of popcorn and wine pairing that might have you wondering why you didn’t try them before. And just in case you need […]

Choosing your wine first and then your food? Learn how here (and don’t worry about it).

“This wine doesn’t taste the same as it did when I tasted it at the winery.” Have you ever heard those words coming out of your mouth? It usually happens after you’ve been to a wine tasting or restaurant, or perhaps you’ve been to a party. The wine you’ve been served is absolutely fantastic and […]

Ruby red, scarlet, light red, fuchsia, brick red, garnet, pale red. There are so many shades of red when it comes to red wine! But what does it mean? Do the colours make any difference to the taste? Does a deep ruby red wine taste different than a rusty red wine? Learn how to be […]