... into the same boat here (though one imagines less often by Australians). So what of Ontario...

It’s been almost a month now since I began working at Creekside, and I’ve honestly learned more in that short time than I think I could have researching, reading and rabidly obsessing over the finer points of wine. It helps, of course, that I work with some of the most ...

Oh how I love a good Chardonnay.  Now mind you, this is a recent affair, as most of my admiration has historically gone to reds - but I’m happy to report that ignorance is not always bliss.  Like my obsession with finding the best made mochaccino (Cafe Bassam, San Diego, CA), I’ve been on a ...

Stonechurch really did impress on our last Niagara outing. While none of us were overly familiar with their wines, and the Riesling was selected more to have something to taste than anything else, it was a moment of happy serendipity. The Stonechurch 2003 Riesling turned out not only to be ...

Have you ever had a wine that was so bad you were convinced something went horribly wrong during the production process? Enter Pillitteri’s 2004 Merlot Bianco . Considering that neither of us are experienced rosé drinkers, we were both very excited to try this wine and broaden our tasting horizens. ...

It seems like every time we head down to Niagara to do some tastings, there are some vineyards that impress, and some that we swear we’ll never spend another of our hard-earned pennies at. This last trip was no different and in fact provided several prime examples of the sorts ...

Following on our discussion of staff and atmosphere and the impact of those factors on a tasting experience, it’s equally important to discuss the wines themselves. Not in terms of quality mind you; it goes without saying that a quality wine will win you fans, but more in terms of ...

One of our favourite stops when we go to Niagara-on-the-Lake is a relatively new winery with a casual and friendly approach to the tasting bar, and quality wines that aren’t available anywhere but the vineyard. Although we tend to be drawn more to their Foch, they were plum sold out ...

Appellation: Niagara Peninsula VQA Vineyard: Stonechurch Vineyards Blend: 100% Cabernet Franc Alcohol: 12.5% (w/v) Residual Sugar: <5g/L (XD) Price: $12.95 (CDN) Visit the vineyard ! ________________________________ Stonechurch is already near the top of our list of Niagara vineyards, thanks to their 2003 Riesling, which won them a Bronze at the ...

Two quick notes from the blogosphere of wine (the oenosphere perhaps?) one little and recurring, one larger and more monumental. Taking the slighter of the two first, the better to stoke the fires of your burning curiousity, dear reader: WBW - Wine Blogging Wednesday - #20 has been announced, and ...