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

If I had $100…I would buy at LCBO Vintages

 Did you get a chance to catch the LCBO Vintages release for July 11? Savvy Company highlights some favourites from last weekend's selection! The LCBO Vintages release for July 11 focuses on Cool Climate Chardonnay’s, wines from Spain and more Flagship In Store Discoveries (ISD). It’s so easy to find new discoveries with every LCBO release especially

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

Stocking up on wines for Canada Day!

 This LCBO Vintages release for Saturday June 27 focuses on Flagship ISD (in store discoveries), Canada Day, and the Pan Am Toronto Games games. I was wondering what the term “flagship” meant and still do not have a definitive answer. However, having just returned from working in the UAE, I think of “flagship” similarly

Wine and Art—A Natural Match

 Above: Savvy Company Event - Erin Sue Bolling serving Denise Yaternick Looking to organize an event? Ottawa has come a long way. Gone are the days when hotel ballrooms and restaurant backrooms were the only options. Whether you are looking for somewhere to host an eclectic ‘cinq à sept’ cocktail reception

If I had $100…I would buy these wines at LCBO Vintage

 The merry month of May, didn’t someone write a song about that? Regardless, the features this month are bound to make anyone merry…talk about something to look forward to! Australia, fresh whites and sake line this release and I can hardly wait. Not to mention, we’re finally getting some patio

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

If I had $100…I would buy these wines at vintages

 By Julie Stock Heritage Canada recently put out a pamphlet called “This is why I love Winter”, but they failed to mention the new wines in Vintages. For folks like myself this was a miss since indoor activities can offer up wonderful new tantalizing adventures. The LCBO Vintages release for

Now what to do with those growlers?

 By Katy Watts I have a love/hate relationship with growlers. Superficially I love the idea – a 1.89 litre jug of fresh beer, usually something special, bought direct from the source. But, when I look deeper, or when I’m stuck with an aging growler on a Wednesday, it may not be

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

 I can hardly believe that I am writing 2015! And what better way to start the new year but with “The Smart Buys Issue” from Vintages.  This makes my homework really easy when there are so many tried & true great value wines. I am also happy to report that

How to Create a Festive Artisan Cheese Board

 Our Cheese Sommelier Vanessa Simmons offers her tips on how to add a delicious artisan cheese board as a final course with dinner or have a cheese platter ready when friends drop in over the holiday season. Whichever way you enjoy cheese, here are Vanessa’s quick tips & how tos. 

Savvy Elves are in the Festive Mood

 The Savvy Elves are in the festive mood! We’ve been singing holiday songs in the office all month long. Here is the SAVVY version of The 12 Days of Christmas to make your Holiday Shopping easy: On the 1st day of Christmas, my true love gave to me. . .

Discover Canada’s REAL Cranberry in The Muskokas

 Looking for a getaway over the weekend?  Try visiting the Muskokas where there’s lots to see & do. Here’s something you might not have thought of….be sure to visit Johnston’s Cranberry Marsh & Muskoka Lakes Winery.  On our fall getaway, my husband & I hit a spot of bad weather & were drowned in over

Pass the Wine and Cheese, Please!

 Perusing over a showcase of signature wines from Ontario wineries unavailable at the LCBO sounds like a great night. Join Savvy Company for A Wine and Cheese with a Twist! This taste and buy event will allow you to stock up on your new favourite Ontario wines from Casa Dea

If I Had $100…I Would Buy These Wines At Vintages

 This week is all about the TURKEY! So pull out your pen & paper (or your phone) and get ready to make your shopping list of wines to serve with your turkey feast this weekend. We’re covering a lot of geography in this time around - from Sonoma, California to Piedmont,

A Novel Fundraiser: Your Morning Coffee Helps Feed Kids

 At Savvy Company, we are all about wine, artisan cheese & craft beer AND we get involved in our community.  When the team at Ottawa School Breakfast Program invited us to be one of the sponsors for their new coffee program…it was easy to say ‘sign us up!’ The Community Breakfast Blend coffee is locally roasted,