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

Taste the Mediterranean at Bistro Ristoro

 A recent wine dinner at Bistro Ristoro provided an ideal opportunity to learn about Croatian wines. I travelled in Croatia a few years ago and already had a few favourites, so I was delighted at the chance to taste Croatian wines again, paired with Mediterranean cuisine. Our hosts, Lydia and