by Heather | May 1, 2023 | Tasting, Wine
Moving on in this blog series on wine tasting as we’re about to learn about the Third S which is “Smell”. The first two steps, which were See and Swirl, have led to this step where you’ll use your olfactory senses. Wine Scents When you first put...
by Heather | Apr 1, 2023 | Tasting, Wine
Next up in this blog series on wine tasting, we’re going to learn about the Second S which is “Swirl”. At the end of my last blog post, we swirled the wine in our glass and held it against a white surface. We could “see” the wine legs flow down the inside...
by Heather | Mar 1, 2023 | Tasting, Wine
Welcome to our new blog series on wine tasting as we learn about the First S which is “See”. Here’s where you’re evaluating the appearance of the wine which can vary depending on grape varietal, origin, maturity and condition. The primary reason for judging the...
by Heather | Feb 1, 2023 | Tasting, Wine
Welcome to our new blog series on wine tasting as we learn about the Seven S’s. There’s a particular order in which we experience wines so that’s the order we’ll use. First, we’ll take a look at the appearance of the wine. What colour is it? Is it cloudy or clear?...
by Heather | Jan 1, 2023 | Tasting, Wine
Welcome to our new blog series on wine tasting, starting with an introduction. When we can express characteristics about our wine experience, it will not only help us remember them but also help us describe our impressions to others. That’s why we’re going to...
by Heather | Dec 1, 2022 | Food, Pairing
Welcome to our blog series on cooking with wine in which we continue our culinary adventure with a recipe for Chorizo Morsels. This sweet and spicy appetizer is great in any season. Before we begin, there’s one thing that we find really handy and that’s to know...
by Heather | Nov 1, 2022 | Food, Pairing
Welcome to our blog series on cooking with wine in which we continue our culinary adventure with a recipe for Raspberry Creamsicles. This fun dessert is great in any season. You’ll need to have popsicle molds before you start. Before we begin, there’s one...
by Heather | Oct 1, 2022 | Food, Pairing
Our blog series on cooking with wine takes us on a culinary adventure with Janet’s recipe for Roast Turkey – just in time for Thanksgiving dinner planning. We’re excited to be doing our first guest post by Janet Feirin, Red Seal Baker and author of...
by Heather | Sep 1, 2022 | Food, Pairing
Welcome to our blog series on cooking with wine in which we continue our culinary adventure with a recipe for Roasted Figs. This can be served as a sweet and savoury appetizer or a delectable dessert. Before we begin, there’s one thing that we find really handy and...
by Heather | Aug 1, 2022 | Food, Pairing
Welcome to our blog series on cooking with wine in which we continue our culinary adventure with a recipe for Tipsy Date Pudding. This dessert is sure to soothe your soul. Before we begin, there’s one thing that we find really handy and that’s to know a few...
