December marks the start of winter, the festive season, and for me, one of the busiest months of the year. If you’re looking for a wine for our cold evenings, planning a holiday dinner, hunting for the perfect gift, or searching for an ideal sparkling wine for New Year’s Eve, […]
Wine Picks
Shari’s reviews interesting and unique wines with wide appeal, good value and an interesting story behind them.
Shari’s Picks® for November!
The Toronto Blue Jays have united fans and Canadians from across the country! Despite falling short of the big win, they played one of the best World Series in baseball history. This team reminded us what national pride feels like. What a ride! Baseball in November is unusual. In Ontario, […]
Shari’s Picks® for October!
It’s harvest season for Ontario’s wine regions — from Niagara Peninsula to Prince Edward County and Lake Erie North Shore. Winemakers are balancing timing and weather to achieve the perfect time to pick their crop. A good harvest is expected this year, despite the summer drought and heat. October is […]
Shari’s Picks® for September!
I am just back from a three-week holiday in England and Croatia. The trip was fabulous! Catching up with friends and family in Frome, Somerset and Birmingham in England is always great fun. And on this trip, there was a special birthday celebration in the famous medieval city of Norwich, […]



