Mouthwatering Wines for Barbeque Season
Food & Wine May 26, 2023
Spring has finally sprung, and nobody appreciates this season more than those of us in Ottawa! There’s lots to enjoy at this time of year, whether you’re a gardener, a cyclist, or a bird-watcher, and it’s a pleasure to simply step outdoors and enjoy the sunshine. It’s also time [...]
Read full storyWines to Make Your Mother Smile!
Food & Wine May 09, 2023
The most beautiful word in any language is “mother.” Mothers sing tender lullabies to us, supply Band-Aids to our scraped knees and make the best cookies. We celebrate mothers on Sunday, May 14th. If you’re looking for a wine gift, here’s a curated list of delicious wines that [...]
Read full storyNatalie MacLean on Rising From the Ashes of Divorce, Defamation and Drinking Too Much
Food & Wine April 26, 2023
An interview with the author of one of the most anticipated books of the season Sommelier, award-winning author, supertaster, and wine educator Natalie MacLean is Ottawa’s own wine expert par excellence. I recently chatted with her about her career and her new book, Wine Witch on Fire, which [...]
Read full storyTreat your tastebuds to the wines of Chile
Food & Wine April 11, 2023
Chilean wines hit that sweet spot where value and price meet. They offer consistent quality and variety in both red and white wines. Canada is a major wine market for Chile, and we have a great selection of them at the LCBO. Fast Facts: Chile is that long skinny country on the west side of [...]
Read full storyOrganic & Biodynamic Wines – “Better Vines for Better Wines”
Food & Wine March 28, 2023
ABOVE: Ducks in the vineyards help with pest control at award-winning Angove Family Winemakers in Australia. (Photo: Courtesy Angove Winery) Organic wines are a fast-growing sector in today’s wine industry. Reflecting this interest, the LCBO has added an organic wines section in many of its [...]
Read full storyOn March 17th, we’re all a little bit Irish!
Food & Wine March 14, 2023
The Irish have contributed greatly to Canadian society, from joyful fiddle music to the magic of leprechauns, and the pleasures of fine literature and Irish whiskey. These are just some of the ways the Irish have shared their traditions and enhanced our culture. St. Patrick’s Day on March 17th [...]
Read full storyDiscover the delicious wines of South Africa!
Food & Wine February 28, 2023
Have you tried any wines from South Africa? They are not as well known as those from France, Italy, or California, but you will want to get to know them because of their value and variety. The winegrowing region, known as the Cape Winelands, is located mainly in the southwestern tip of South Africa [...]
Read full storyCelebrate Valentine’s Day with special food and wine, even if it’s just you!
Food & Wine February 13, 2023
In recent years the traditional idea of Valentine’s Day has expanded to embrace everyone — there’s Palentine's Day, Galentine's Day, and in some cultures, such as Finland, it’s a day to honour friendship. In Ottawa, by mid-February, we’re all a little weary of cleaning [...]
Read full storySherry 101: Taste the sunshine!
Food & Wine January 24, 2023
Sherry is Spain’s most famous wine. It is not well known in Canada, where it is associated with grandmothers sipping it as they nibble on cake. But there’s much more to know and to enjoy about it . . . maybe the grandmothers are onto something! It is made in sunny Andalucia, the hottest, [...]
Read full storyBudget wines for your January wallet
Food & Wine January 11, 2023
January means reigning in the spending and paying down those pesky credit cards. That can mean less money to spend on indulgences like wine, too. But if you know where to look, there are affordable wines of great quality. January is also a time to try new things, so it’s a good time to discover [...]
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