Tag: VQA

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Wine Review. Go Big and Stay Home!

Go Big and Stay Home! I recently had the chance to visit Malivoire Wine Company in Beamsville. Malivoire is one of the first Sustainable Ontario Wineries. This vision of Martin Malivoire, a highly successful special effects engineer for feature films, began in 1995. His plan was to make delicious and […]

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Wine Review. Bonjour Chardonnay!

Bonjour chardonnay! Don’t let the name of this wine, or its reasonable price, fool you! Château des Charmes Barrel Fermented Chardonnay VQA is fresh, fragrant and flavourful. The oak is well integrated and not at all over powering. Established in 1976, Château des Charmes is a seven generation family of wine […]

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Wine Review. A Local Treat!

A Local Treat! Easter is a traditional time to get together with friends and family.  It is a great time to have versatile wines on hand, like this week’s wine of the week, Tawse Growers Blend Pinot Noir. Tawse Growers Blend Pinot Noir | VQA | 750 mL | alc/vol 13% […]

Over The Glass Interviews

Marilyn Field, M.S.M., Founder and Former President of DAREarts and General Partner, Windrush Estate Winery, Hockley Valley

Recently, I had the pleasure of a remarkable conversation with Marilyn Field, the Creator and brainchild of DAREarts at the breathtaking, new Windrush Estate Winery which she owns with her husband and son in Hockley Valley. Marilyn built a charitable organization from scratch to provide underprivileged children with hope. For […]