Broken Stone Winery — A family affair!

 Broken Stone Winery is a small family owned winery located in the heart of the beautiful Prince Edward County. Founded in 2013, owners Tim and Micheline Kuepfer are dedicated to providing some of the tastiest wine, their specialties being in Pinot Noir and cool climate Vinifera grapes.  Their journey began

Summertime Wines of All Kinds

 There are two wines that were released by the LCBO in June that you’ll need to do a little digging around for but they are well worth the effort. Starting with a sweetie from Spain: Torres Floralis Moscatel Oro ($16.95 / 500ml - #642173). Why this one? Simply put, it’s

Burning Down the Kiln

 Usually I tell you about wines you can get at the LCBO… but here I’m going to recommend wines to keep your eyes peeled for because they could be coming to the LCBO (yes, I did say "could", because they are pending an LCBO decision). Recently, I set foot on

The perfect meal for the perfect Prince Edward County wine

 Wine on its own is good. But, with a delicious complementary meal, it’s that much better. The diversity of wines in Prince Edward County offers the ideal selection for any meal. Below, we offer a pairing guide for the main varietals of wine present in the Prince Edward County region.

From the Vine to Your Wine Glass: The Step-by-Step Process of Winemaking

 Wine isn’t just glorified grape juice. The extensive and complex process involves meticulous attention to detail, exacting taste buds and unparalleled expertise. What begins with picking grapes from a vine leads into a complex process that can make a world of difference in the quality and taste of your wine.

Wine Lingo: The Foundation of any Winery Tour

 Wine tasting is not just a fun hobby – it’s a distinctive and challenging art. Before taking a trip to a vineyard and participating in your first tasting, it’s a good idea to learn some of the fundamental terms of the process. From understanding how to distinguish one flavor from

History of Wine in Prince Edward County

 Wine, food and respite – these are the things that Prince Edward County is known for. But, there are layers of history that lie behind this quaint island region nestled off-the-beaten-track in Southern Ontario. There was a time when Prince Edward County was barely associated with wine – instead, it

How a Trip to California Opened My Eyes – Part 2

 California, for those who have not been, is a different beast when it comes to wine culture, much more different than my beloved Ontario. First, Californians are fiercely proud of what they make and it shows everywhere you go.  Second, California wines appear prominently on wine lists: in restaurants you

How a Trip to California Opened My Eyes – Part 1

 Just recently I returned from California, the Mecca of wine in North America and I am still pining over the amount of wine I left behind that I would have loved to bring home.  As you may or may not know you are not restricted from buying wine abroad, I

Monterey, California – Part 2

 Hopefully you have all read part one of my tour through the Carmel Valley in California.  This second part took place after lunch at a place called Will's Fargo in Carmel Valley Village - we visited another four tasting rooms but this time we had to do a little driving,

Monterey, California – Part 1

 For those of you who think about touring California (or any other) wine countries, but find the task too daunting, here is some advice: take it slow,  you'll never get all of California done in a week but you can get a good overview of a region or two if