On March 22, I had the pleasure of meeting with Jenny Ratcliffe-Wright at Ricarda’s in Oakville. Jenny’s experience and accomplishments in the wine industry are impressive. She qualified as the youngest Cape Wine Master ever and she was Managing Editor for WineStyle Magazine in South Africa. Additionally, Jenny was an […]
Author: Shari Mogk-Edwards
Wine Review. Bordeaux on a Budget!
Bordeaux on a Budget! Looking for change from $20? This is one of my favorite, and best value, bottles of red wines from the St. Emilion area of Bordeaux. The delicious 2016 vintage was just released at VINTAGES and with a name like Joinin it is one of the easier […]
Wells Bombardier Ale
Just like Brexit all over the news, today’s weekend cheer reminds me of the UK, rainy days like today and the charming, traditional English Pubs. Wells Bombardier is an English Strong Bitter Ale brewed by Wells & Young’s Ltd. in Bedford, England. This beer is a very straight forward, well made […]
Wine Review. It’s a Secret!
It’s a secret! This robust red wine is from McPherson Wines, a family owned winery located in the Southern Australian wine region called Victoria. I absolutely love the story behind this wine! Jo Nash, the winemaker, was approached by a local grower to purchase some delicious Shiraz grapes after her budget […]