As I take a sip of a Merlot from Friuli, I'm expecting to dislike it. Kind of like going on a first date and telling your friend to call an hour in, because you think it'll be awful. It's not fair, to the date or the wine. But as I let the Merlot from I Clivi cover my tongue, … [Read more...] about Treating Immigrant Grapes and Family Unfairly at the RASPIPAV Private Import Salon in Montreal
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Wines to Try and the Beginning of the Cold-Weather Drinking Season
Craving a glass (or so) of Sangiovese, Syrah or Xynomavro around the end of November doesn't mean you're an alcoholic – it just means you're Canadian. There's a hibernating effect of the cold weather that makes a lot of us want to spend the early onset evenings sipping something … [Read more...] about Wines to Try and the Beginning of the Cold-Weather Drinking Season
Loïc Wine Bar and Two Wine Events in Montreal
First there was Ludger. Now there's Loïc. Here's what you need to know about the second wine bar in Montreal's St-Henri neighbourhood: Decor. It's in an old bank, so the ceilings are high, the feel is hipster but with a grungy looking seating area in front of the bar and a … [Read more...] about Loïc Wine Bar and Two Wine Events in Montreal