Karlo Estates Van Alstine White
I usually talk about the winery experience but sometimes, there are spectacular wines deserve special mention. This is one of my favourite fortified white “port style” wines to finish a […]
L’Acadie Vineyard Prestige Brut
Back in 2014, I welcomed in the New Year with an internationally recognized sparkling wine made in Nova Scotia from one of my favourite wineries to visit. It’s a must […]
Welcome in 2014 with NS Bubbly
Welcome the New Year in with Nova Scotia sparkling wine. Forget the French, Californian and other sparklers, Nova Scotia is bubbling over with traditional Champagne method sparkling wine. Nearly 50% of Nova […]
Ontario Wines to be sold at Farmer’s Markets
Ontario Wines will soon be available at Ontario Farmer’s Markets. This is HUGE. An Ontario provincial government’s press release on December 17, about New Opportunities for Ontario Wine Growers was barely mentioned in the business […]
Raise a glass of Pinotage to Nelson Mandela
My first wine tour ever was in South Africa, in 2005. I was born in South Africa, the same year that Apartheid became law. My British parents left 18 months later. […]
Rot – It’s a Good Thing
“Do I smell rot?” Jan asked as she swirled her Long Dog 2007 Otto Pinot Noir. We were wine touring in Prince Edward County with cousins from France. They’re not […]
Winemaker vs Brewmaster Dinner – Who won?
The Halifax Club’s Winemaker vs Brewmaster Dinner featured in my last column was a major success. Lovers of wine or craft beer might like to know what winemaker Simon Rafuse of Blomidon […]
Do Brewmasters have it easier than Winemakers?
Earlier this year, Hans Christian Jost stunned the Nova Scotia wine community by selling off his shares in Jost Vineyards and declaring he was going to get into the craft […]
Looking for answers at Creekside Estate
With only an hour to spare on my way through the Niagara Escarpment, I only had time to tour one winery. I chose Creekside Estate because it was highly recommended […]
Building Brix on Crush Wine Tours in Niagara
I was overwhelmed planning my first visit to Niagara on the Lake. There were so many great wineries I wanted to see and my long suffering designated driver husband wanted […]
The Wine Tourist 