Dashing through the LCBO….

 It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas. Champagne, stunning gift boxes, ice wine, suggestions for “Holiday Gatherings” is what the final Vintages release of the year is all about. There are so many awesome products in this release that I have to remind myself of my meager budget of

If I only had $100, I would buy at Vintages…

 South Central Italy & Flagship In Store Discoveries (LCBO speak: ISD) as well as California are a prominent features in this LCBO Vintages release.  Where to start? Frankly, the ISD’s are a little rich for my $100 budget for this blog, yet there are some pretty enticing looking wines.  Worth

Buyers Picks at Vintages

 ‘Buyer’s Picks’ are the prominent feature of this weekend’s LCBO Vintages release, not to mention New Zealand and Sake wines. I’m always curious about what ‘Buyers Picks’ really means: more Airmiles offered? Reduced prices on the bottle? or truly great products?  In any case, these are My Picks for you to decide if

Sure sign of spring: Rose wines!

 Fabulous that the latest LCBO Vintages release features varietals from Oregon, Washington and Germany, yet I have chosen to focus on finding the best Rosés to highlight in this blog. Warm weather is pushing the gauge on the thermometer higher every day. Nothing sends a more summer-like message than pulling out a chilled bottle

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

Enjoying The County is Even Easier…

 The countdown is on!  County in the Capital Taste & Buy is happening in a few days! Just imagine….100+ wines, craft beers, ciders along with lots of artisan cheese & gourmet goodies – all made by the cool folks from Prince Edward County – will be available for you to try…and buy!

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.

Sharing the Good Things in Life

 All photos courtesy of Savvy Company At Savvy Company, we specialize in creative social experiences by discovering the world of wine, craft beer & artisan cheese with our Sommeliers. Looking for a fun night out?  Join us at an upcoming Savvy Event where we’ll introduce to the people who make the wine,

Fancy a Trip to the County?

 It is harvest time in wine country! The Savvy Bus is heading to Prince Edward County on Saturday September 26 and our Savvy Sommeliers will be your tour guides. There is always a great buzz at this time of year, so why not join us to experience it first hand? Hop on

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 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

Want to be a “Very Important Taster” when PEC comes to Ottawa?

 Have you ever been to Prince Edward County?  Don’t miss your chance because we’re bringing ‘The County’ to you, with over 100 wines, craft beers & ciders being showcased at  County in the Capital on Wednesday April 8th. This Taste & Buy event grows in popularity every year…and so does

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