Wine Notes. Great Vineyards.
Six bottles of BC wine made it's way east this week to be tasted and Tweeted by eastern wine hounds (of which I am one). Another of our ongoing Canadian wine discussions, lead by Canada's Natalie MacLean. Nothing like a little taste of home..…
The day was wet, a fine mist hung in the air, we huddled together under the cover our our umbrella on a romantic afternoon on the 'Route des Grands Crus', a journey through of some of France's finest vines, to the fair…
Wino Wednesday, our monthly feature on Food Gypsy where we select our favorite bottle from the past month and share it with you. Our pick for the month of November is a journey into uncharted wine territory, Chateau Kefraya, a gorgeous red…
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Last week we joined Canada’s Natalie MacLean in the second in her series of live Wine & Cheese Tastings on Google +, pairing six Canadian Cheeses with a section of Canadian wines. Here's our take on the evening, with tasting notes, pairings and a few tips for your next wine & cheese.
On this Wino Wednesday we join Canada’s Natalie MacLean for another in her series of live video Wine & Cheese Tastings on Google + focusing on fine Canadian product, with a panel of chatty enthusiasts. The first was such a hit we're all at it again!
Wino Wednesday is a monthly feature on Food Gypsy where we select our favorite vintage from the past month. Our pick for the month of August; Vivolo di Sasso Pinot Grigio Veneto 2011 a stunning value at $11.75.
Tips on being an educated wine consumer, here's five ways to improve your wine IQ and two terrific bottles from G. Marquis to test it on. Don't fake it with wine anymore!
Last week, despite a few technical hiccups, Canada’s Natalie MacLean launched the first in a series of Live Video Wine Tastings on Google +. What was billed as a 'panel discussion' focused on Canadian wine & cheese that turned 'virtual cocktail party' as we sipped, snacked and shared a few thoughts on what turned our taste buds on.
The conversation on Canadian wine & cheese continues this week with Canada's premier wine writer, Natalie MacLean. A follow up to last week's successful taste & tweet event, this Wednesday, July 25th at 8PM EDT we gather under the wing of Natalie MacLean in another format, video chat on Googel Plus. Explore wine & cheese pairings and connect with new tastes, in this BYOB social media invitation. Sharing with you a few notes from last week's selection and our favorite wine & cheese pairings from this selection, so far.
Join the conversation on Thursday, July 19th as Canada's Natalie MacLean leads a band of merry wine and cheese lovers on a tweet-up tasting. Learn more about wine & cheese parings, and connect with new Canadian tastes and products. Unlike most social media invites, this one encourages consumption!
Wino Wednesday is a monthly feature on Food Gypsy where we select our favorite bottle from the past month. Our pick for June (and under $15) - Château La Lieue Coteaux Varois en Provence rosé 2011. Oh yea, and it's organic.