Four Wines for Cozy November Nights

 Chilly November, with its skittish weather, calls for some self-indulgence on the home front. I’ve curated a list of wine suggestions so you can try something new in your glass this month. Grab your favourite blanket and curl up by the fireplace or watch your favourite re-runs. The weather outside

Fall Fun for Foodies – Wine, Cider, Liqueur and Lots of Pie!

 Fall is definitely here, and with it, our meals become heartier, with more roast meats and stews. Here’s a list of wines that will add pizazz to your fall cuisine, plus a new twist on preparing Veal Marsala and a suggestion for a great day trip for foodies. TRIVENTO PRIVATE

Try Something New During the LCBO Strike

 The LCBO may be on strike, but happily, there are still lots of opportunities to buy wine. This is an ideal time to explore Canadian wines. Canada is blessed with many world-class wineries, from B.C. to Nova Scotia, and many will deliver right to your door. The Canadian wine industry

Wines to Celebrate Summertime!

 Summer’s here and we can finally enjoy all the fun the outdoor life offers. I’ve picked out a selection of wines that pair beautifully with a wide range of summery foods, from lighter fare like shrimp salads to barbeque favourites such as ribs. With Canada Day just around the corner,

Fantastic Wines for Fantastic Fathers!

 June 16th is Father’s Day, when we celebrate fathers and the many things they do for us. A meal shared with the family is a popular way to celebrate, whether that’s a barbeque at home, a picnic, a visit to the cottage or maybe brunch on the patio. Here’s a

Fireplace Wines for Chilly November Nights

 November is never a popular month. However, you can make it better by curling up by the fireplace on a chilly evening with a cozy blanket and treating yourself to a glass of good wine. Or you can plan a small dinner party with a couple of close friends before

Spooky good wines for Hallowe’en

 Hallowe’en is an occasion when we all indulge our sweet tooth. It’s not just for kids, either! With stores and bakeries filled to the brim with every sort of sinfully decadent candy and pumpkin-inspired dessert, the temptation is just too much to resist!  If you’re handing out treats at the door,

Wines to make that turkey sing and a few fall favourites!

 Fall cuisine means a return to heartier dishes, with casseroles, stews, roast red meats, and fall vegetables predominating on the menu. With those dishes, we turn to more full-bodied red wines and richer whites. Meanwhile, it’s still barbeque season, too.  Fall Favourites to Remember Umberto Cesari Liano Sangiovese Cabernet Sauvignon