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Two crazy grapes – Manzoni and Malvasia!
I couldn’t not write about two white wines that are embedded in my memory. They’ve both smacked me in the face with the words “um hello, friendly reminder, I’m delicious, now don’t you forget it!”. And it’s true they are. So, I’m writing about them so you will try them too. Birichino Malvasia Bianca Grape variety…
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Spring and Summer Rosé Wines
Hello! Oh my, it’s been a while since I sat down to write a blog post! I’ve been busy with wine sales, studying for a Somm competition for South African wines (didn’t make the cut, but learned a tonne!), applying for scholarship towards wine studies (which I was awarded!) and getting my balcony summer ready.…
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Wine Festival Wine Finds
Vancouver Int’l Wine Festival. Considered to be one of the best consumer wine festivals in North America, it is also one of the best for those studying and working in the wine industry. From dinners, lunches to grazing events to a big room filled with wineries from around the world. There is a wine for everyone,…
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Three beautiful Californian reds
Recently I had a chance to try 3 very cool wines from two small family wineries in California. There are some very cool wines coming out of Cali, that are not the typical Cabernet Sauvignon, etc. If you ever get to stop in at the winery – I am sure you’ll enjoy these wines too!…
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Spumante and More
What’s the first thing you think of when you hear Italian Sparkling? Prosecco right? Well yes, it is the most commonly made sparkling wine in Italy and it’s made in Veneto. It’s fairly distinctive in style, light body and refreshing and lighter bubbles. It’s usually made with at least 85% Glera grapes, and they are…
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Maui, Tacos and Wine
Ahhhhh, Maui. If there is one thing I love to do, its travel. And who doesn’t like spending a week on a Hawaiian island, where the air is always warm, the sunsets never disappoint and the surf transports you. But this time, I had a goal: to find the best fish tacos on the island.…
