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Clink & Drink Pink! The Rosé Report
Back-to-school radio ad jingles are ringing in my ears reminding me that summer is winding down. Don’t let it be so! This summer has been absolutely fabulous. I am sure you too want summer to last forever! One way to make summer linger is by drinking Rosé. As we are
If I only had $100…I would buy at LCBO Vintages
I’ve got one eye on the Olympics, and the other on my tasting notes. Canada's collection of medals is on the rise. I applaud our Olympic athletes; even volleyball never looked like this when I was in high school! OK…now to focus. This Vintages release at the LCBO is offering
Clink & Drink Pink! The Rosé Report
Anyone else feeling like they’ve had enough of Sprinter (spring + winter) yet? It was a chilly start to the season, but at long last the flowers are in bloom. And we have the best ones picked out just for you: back again for a third year, we are delivering
Your LCBO Shopping List for Easter Wines
Easter is on its way! For me that marks that spring is around the corner. It is interesting to see some of the wines shifting in style while the seasons begin the change. I had the opportunity to sample a number of the wines in this spring-will-soon-be-here release of Vintages
Top Tips For Your Next Visit To The County
Prince Edward County…if you haven’t been…Start the car! Make a point to book a family vacation, play hooky and spend a long weekend or make a day of it. The County awaits! To compile the 100+ things to do, I asked the locals and tourist for their tips. I was
If I only had $100…I would buy at LCBO Vintages
February was a long month with Leap Year. Now March is loaded with holidays. March Break, St Patrick’s Day and Easter are reasons to pop corks! This week’s release at Vintages is loaded with interesting wines, Irish Whiskies & sparkling wines for exactly that occasion. I must confess that I
Last Chance for Romance! Date Night 75′ Underground
Photo courtesy of WikiMedia Commons. Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. If you still haven’t found that perfect gift, then we can offer you something really different. We’re hosting our 2nd annual Wine, Craft Beer & Artisan Cheese Tasting at the Diefenbunker. It’s a date night like no other! Book your tickets
Kicking off 2016 with a special event…
All photos courtesy of Savvy Company. You are in for a treat! Owner Jeff Aubry & winemaker David Sheppard from Coyote’s Run Estate Winery in Niagara-on-the-Lake will be showcasing a special selection of Estate and Rare Vintage wines for you to taste…and buy at Ottawa’s Orange Art Gallery. Join us to meet
Rosé Rules for Thanksgiving
All photos courtesy of Savvy Company. Which wines will you be serving this Thanksgiving weekend? Harvest moon has certainly changed the weather to cooler autumn temperatures but…did you know rosé wines are considered by many – including our Savvy Sommeliers – the best wines to serve with any Thanksgiving feast.
What will you be sipping this Labour Day weekend?
In the mood for wine this long weekend? The days may be getting just a little shorter so we are finding ways to help you enjoy the last of the summer sunshine by making indoor tasks like shopping for wine at the LCBO even easier…get wine delivered with our Wines
Wines for your Weekend from Riverview, Traynor & Vieni Estates
Everybody’s working for the weekend…Wines for the Weekend that is! Order your assorted case of great Ontario wines now and have them delivered. Why spend time aimlessly roaming the store shelves for wine when you can have a personal Sommelier & have fine wines delivered? Our Savvy Sommeliers travel to Ontario wineries all the time
Clink & Drink Pink with Rosé Wines from Creekside, Rosewood & Sue-Ann Staff
Why not stock up on Rosé wines for the August long weekend? What better way to celebrate summer in all its sunny glory than toast with a glass of pink in hand. Our One Dozen Rosés is back with a different assorted case of Rosé wine each month this summer & you
Clink & Drink Pink with Huff Rosé Wines
Summer is here! The great weather and the onset of outdoor festivals truly mean that it’s blue sky & rosé wine time. Our One Dozen Rosés is back by popular demand and you can read all about the aromas & tastes of each bottle you will receive in your assorted
If I had $100…I would buy at LCBO Vintages
One of the sure signs of spring is when California rolls into town for their annual Wine Fair. Always a date on the wine event calendar, this year they are stopping in at Ottawa on April 10 and Toronto on April 13. Aligned with their arrival, the LCBO stocks some
DIY Wine Tasting – Tips From Our Sommeliers
Have you been renovating all winter? Show off your new digs by having friends and neighbours over for a do-it-yourself wine tasting! It does not need to be an overly grand production, rather a novel ‘reason’ to have people over to ooh and ahhh about your handy work. Like hiring
Oktoberfest Countdown from Munich to Ottawa
Grab your Lederhosen…it is Oktoberfest time! While the name suggests a month long festival in October, in reality kegs are tapped in late September in Munich, Bavaria & throughout Germany so the beer flows non-stop for 16 days until the first weekend in October. Drink Beer from Barrhaven to Vankleek Hill…and beyond The tradition
If I had $100…I would buy these wines at Vintages…
If you’re a lover of Ontario wines, as many of our Savvy Selections subscribers are, you’ll be delighted with the September 13 LCBO Vintages releases, which showcases the diversity of terroir and wines across the province. State of the Art in Ontario This billion-dollar industry has come into its own over the last 30
If I only had $100…I would buy these wines at LCBO Vintages
Relax. It’s still summer. Thoughts of snowbanks & black ice are far from our minds right now. Advertisements might be using the F-word: Fall. While commercials are reminding you that you need to get into back-to-school routine, we’re here to tell you sit back & sip. Relax, its mid-August and there
If I only had $100, I would buy at Vintages….
The August long weekend marks the middle of the summer and if you haven’t already taken time off for holidays, you might be conjuring up ideas of last minute quick getaways. There is a trip that you can take that does not require a lot of planning. Enjoy the journey
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