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

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

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

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