Cheers to this! In a huge turn-around on the part of the SAQ, private import wine companies can sell mixed cases now in Quebec. They have to have a minimum of three bottles of each wine in a case (so two types in a case of six, or four types in a case of 12), and the agencies … [Read more...] about Private Import Wine Agencies Can Now Legally Sell Mixed Cases
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Treating Immigrant Grapes and Family Unfairly at the RASPIPAV Private Import Salon in Montreal
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
Wine Tasting at the DézIPpé Private Import Salon in Montreal
If you're interested in the cool wines you find in restaurants, but can't find at the SAQ or your local liquor store, then it's time to look into private import wine agencies. No, you don't have to be a big spender or a wine snob to buy these wines. And no, you don't need to … [Read more...] about Wine Tasting at the DézIPpé Private Import Salon in Montreal
Amie Watson on Breakfast Television: Talking Wine in Montreal
In case you missed me drinking at 8 a.m. a little while ago, here's my segment from Breakfast Television Montreal on CityTV talking about three Montreal wine events and tasting some organic and natural wine with show co-host Derick Fage: You have no idea how relieved I was … [Read more...] about Amie Watson on Breakfast Television: Talking Wine in Montreal
Mission Possible 2016: An Annual Food Fundraiser for the Mile-End Community Mission
This isn't the first year that Marc Cohen, chef of Lawrence, has spearheaded Mission Possible, a fundraiser for the Mile End Community Mission. But it was the first time I went. The goal isn't to sing the praises of the amazing restaurants, cafés and wine agencies that donate … [Read more...] about Mission Possible 2016: An Annual Food Fundraiser for the Mile-End Community Mission
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
Biodynamic Whites and Natural Reds at the RASPIPAV Wine Salon
Last week Raspipav held a wine tasting salon at the Marche Bonsecours. The last time I was in the basement of that building was for Made With Love, an annual very hip cocktail competition. Normally the wine salons happen on the upstairs level of the Marché and have a much … [Read more...] about Biodynamic Whites and Natural Reds at the RASPIPAV Wine Salon