Tag: Wine Tasting
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Zuccardi Wines: Exploring Argentina’s High-Altitude Wines of the Uco Valley
I’m once again exploring the wines of Argentina, and this time it’s Zuccardi Wines from the Uco Valley in Mendoza. Located in the foothills of the Andes, this high-altitude region is producing some fascinating wines. Zuccardi is a great example of how altitude, soils and winemaking techniques can shape what ends up in your glass…
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Discovering Argentina’s Uco Valley Through La Celia Malbec Cabernet Franc
Argentina is famous for its Malbec, but there’s so much more to explore in the country’s wine regions. One of the interesting ways to discover Argentine wine is through blends that bring together familiar favourites and varieties that offer something a little different. La Celia’s Reserva Malbec–Cabernet Franc blend offers an opportunity to explore this combination,…
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Calafuria Rosé in Vancouver: A Taste of Summer from Salento, Italy’s Sun-Kissed Puglia Coast
Silky and elegant like the pink scarf, beautifully aromatic like the perfume, and a colour that instantly says summer, every element inside this gift box was thoughtfully chosen to reflect the spirit of Calafuria. Not all of us can escape to Italy this summer – but the beauty of wine is that it has a way of…
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Franschhoek’s Finest: Why Babylonstoren Should Be Your Next South African Escape
They say you don’t just visit Babylonstoren; you surrender to it. Nestled at the foot of the Simonsberg mountains in the heart of the storied Franschhoek wine valley, this isn’t your typical “sit-and-sip” winery. It’s a sensory playground where the lines between a world-class vineyard and a botanical wonderland are beautifully blurred. Honestly, it feels…
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THE Wine Bar In Vancouver With 125 Wines By The Glass
Let’s talk wine bars shall we? One of my most favourite pastimes, is searching for and enjoying wine bars in all the cities I travel to. So, when you are in Vancouver (my hometown), where do you go for a plethora of wines by the glass and bottle? (I know it’s cheeky, but 3 wines…
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Don’t miss the 2024 Vancouver Int’l Wine Festival
…And don’t miss this delicious wine and food pairing event. If you love food AND wine, this is one of the best-tasting events I’ve been to at the Vancouver International Wine Festival. Tickets are still available, but hurry, this event does SELL OUT! The PICA Kitchen Party: https://vanwinefest.ca/event/pica-kitchen-party-2024/ The event takes place at PICA –…
