Sauvignon - 2015

Introduction What it minerality mean when it comes to wine Is it a taste A feeling Or some bogus concept meant to keep wine mysterious Whats the latest with the devastating wildfires in Sonoma wine country Why are winemakers wary of cannabis producers Its not what you might think. And what is a new wine group doing to help with a balanced life On today’s episode of Unreserved Wine Talk, I’m taking a deep dive into the controversial concept of minerality, assessing the impact of rece...

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In our latestFacebook Live Video chat, we chat about the robust red wine Zinfandel. What makes it different from other red wines How is it related to the Italian red wine Primitivo What foods pair best with Zinfandel What’s the group Zinfandel Advocates and Producers (ZAP) all about, and International Zinfandel Day on November 19 You can click on the arrow above to play the video. ...

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Merlot became a brand name wine in the 1980s because of its smooth, rich, easy-drinking flavors and texture. It has less acidity and astringency (that furry mouth feeling from tannins) than many other grapes and a medium-body that appeals to many palates. You’ll find my Top 10 Merlot reviews and ratings here. Merlot has since been somewhat vilified, like Chardonnay, for being boring: the soft jazz of the wine world. Remember Miles’ scorn for Merlot in the movie Sideways 5 Surprising...

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On Global Television’s Morning Show today, Carolyn, Jeff and I chat about pairing wine with holiday treats such as shortbread, chocolate Santas and fruitcake… … yes, we’re going there ;) Plus, here are bonus tips on pairing wines with other holiday favourite dishes … Can we be honest Holiday turkey dinner is just an excuse for most of us to chow down on our favourite side dish, whether its cranberry sauce, chestnut stuffing or sweet potatoes. Often they have more i...

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You can access the 124 wines that I reviewed as a text wine list with my complete tasting notes, scores, food matches. If you are a Paid Member, you can add my wine picks to your custom shopping list with one click and access that list on your smartphone to find the stock for each wine in your closest LCBO store. You can also see my wine reviews for November 23, 2019 These are just some of the benefits of supporting out wine community as a Paid Member. Inventory stock numbers are usually posted...

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Introduction In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, were chatting with Christine Sismondo, writer, teacher and barfly who, when not teaching literature at York University, is tracking down the citys best drinks and the bars in which theyre served for her columns. She also writes wine and cocktail articles for the Globe and Mail, Canadas largest national newspaper. Enjoy! Highlights Why shouldnt you lump Cava, Prosecco and Champagne together Why did Lambrusco have a bad repu...

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Why are winemkers wary of cannabis producers What exactly is minerality in wine What’s the latest on the Sonoma wildfires You can watch previous episodes here. Peter Neilson�31:32Our son just messaged us from San Francisco. They just lifted the evacuation orders from Healdsburg to the coast, so most of the wine areas have been spared. Great news! Tom Dean�43:49I say I’m a “one glass at dinner” French-Canadian, but my wife seems to drink my last-half ...

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