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Tag Archives: LCBO
Cellared in Canada: changes in the stores and labels, but no help for Ontario growers
Note: I was originally hoping to post this article on Friday, but an overly busy schedule and a forgotten note pad with essential quotes are causing its publication to coincide with the beginning of the second Regional Wine Week, championed by Drinklocalwine.com. At first, I was disappointed about this coincidence, as I was planning to [...]
Carbon zero? Well, looking more closely…
In a previous post, I’d spent a certain amount of time exploring the limits and vagaries of “green” wine. I’ve always been skeptical of full-frontal claims of virtue, which seem to be as much about marketing than about actual environmental concerns. I tend to feel more in tune with winemakers who go the green way [...]
Posted in New Zealand, environment, marketing Also tagged carbon footprint, CarbonZero, green wine, Grove Mill, Riesling Leave a comment
Tasting note: Hernder Estate Wines 2000 Riesling VQA, Niagara Peninsula
Last night, I subjected my dinner guests to an experiment. Nothing cruel, I assure you. On the contrary.
You see, I’ve been a fan of Hernder rieslings for many years, and five years ago, I decided to try something. Judging from the balance and ripeness I tasted, I figured that they could keep for several years. [...]
Posted in Canadian wine, Niagara, Ontario, Riesling, VQA, white wine, wine Also tagged 2000 riesling, Hernder Estate Wines, Niagara Peninsula, VQA 1 Comment
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Shipping US wine to Canada: FedEx gets in the game – and raises questions