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Wine Picks

Shari’s Picks® for August!

Thankfully, we continue to enjoy the warm weather. The penultimate summer long weekend in August is quickly approaching. To ensure I savour this experience, I will be splurging on my wine choices! The Civic holiday weekend is a perfect time to spend with family and friends. Whether you plan to […]

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Shari’s Picks for May!

Recently, I was asked to recommend a red wine to pair with popular BBQ foods. Although the flavours of burgers, steak, sausages, chicken, grilled corn and ribs are completely different, the wine selection doesn’t need to be. My ideal choice is Pinot Noir, the quintessentially versatile red wine to enjoy […]

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Shari’s Picks for August!

Inflation is affecting most of us. Food, clothing and fuel prices are up. I was not surprised to hear concerns within the wine industry about imported wine prices increasing in Ontario. Last month, LCBO announced new freight rates for imported wines. In some cases, rates for imported wines are doubling. […]

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Shari’s Easter Picks 2022

Easter and family gatherings are synonymous! Selecting, preparing and serving food can be challenging enough. I will help by selecting five readily available, dry wines that should pair well with most typical Easter meals. There is a bonus! All have a small discount until April 24. First up is a […]