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 […]
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Shari’s Picks® for October!
As temperatures decline and Thanksgiving approaches, our taste for wine moves away from light fresh wines, towards those with heavier and richer character. I have picked four wines for October with that in mind! Just re-released in VINTAGES from Vineland, Niagara is Featherstone Canadian Oak Chardonnay 2021. Uniquely Canadian, local grapes are […]
Shari’s Picks for October!
The beautiful rhapsody of fall colours paves the way for our annual fall feast, Canadian Thanksgiving. This occasion is a wonderful opportunity to gather with family and friends and share an extensive meal. A traditional Thanksgiving meal at my house is a myriad of diverse food and flavours. The dinner […]
Shari’s Thanksgiving Picks for 2021
I always associate a turkey meal with Thanksgiving. It is a tradition I have continued since childhood. Although some of my friends celebrate with other mains, mine is a turkey family, with one exception. My youngest daughter is a vegan. Matching wine with turkey and faux turkey options can be […]