A delicious week at Vancouver’s Wine Festival
The Savvy Team has just returned from another great week at the Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival. With over 170 participating wineries and almost 800 wines to taste in the International...
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Who drinks Rosé wines? Women & smart men!
A winemaker was recently asked who was drinking rosé and he replied “mostly women and smart men.” As the curtain closed on Canada’s 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralymic Games, Canada’s largest wine...
View ArticleTripping through Okanagan & Similkameen wineries in BC
I couldn’t resist yet another week in the Okanagan this year, with a day trip to the Similkameen. October is a lovely time of year to visit the area, with the brilliant autumn colors of the vines and...
View ArticleSpring Tasting in Tuscany
My spring visit last month to Tuscany was entrancing. The trees and vines were just leafing out, the olive trees were being pruned, and the soil was being turned as the land is prepared for another...
View ArticleWhere do the sparkles come from in Spain’s Cava?
I love the bubbles in a sparkling wine. My husband Doug (also a Savvy Sommelier) and I frequently begin a dinner party with a sparkler (as I call it) since it seems so festive and welcoming, although...
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“Remarkable”. “Outstanding”. “The best vintage ever”.
These are the words of winemakers across Ontario when asked about this year’s grape harvest. The ideal warm spring and the heat of the summer created near-perfect conditions for grape growing....
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Ask a Savvy Sommelier!
Recently, I organized a private bus tour to Prince Edward County for a corporate client where we spent the day touring the back roads of ‘The County’ – Canada’s fastest growing wine region. I was...
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Dear Debbie…Answering your questions about wine
Corks were continuously popping last week with non-stop celebrations on all around Ottawa. Restaurant birthdays (congrats Atelier on 4 years!), Savvy Company marked 10 years in business, Unquenchable,...
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Italian Trade Commission Tasting, Toronto 2012
The 9th edition of the Italian Trade Commission’s ‘Tasting of Wines from Italy’ was held in four Canadian cities this year, including Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto and Montreal. The Toronto edition...
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Beat the heat with a pitcher of Sangria!
Ole! Cool down with a pitcher of Sangria this summer. This Spanish favorite summer drink are typically made with red wine, seasonal fruit with a splash of soda or sparkling wine (Spanish Cava is...
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Terroir: A County Wine Celebration
Did you know that there are over 30 wineries in Prince Edward County? Taste them all at this year’s Terroir – a County Wine Celebration on Saturday May 25th where all of the wineries will be under one...
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Wines you’ll die for from Coffin Ridge Estates Winery
Get out your Ghoul...let the Trick or Treaters entice you into a little Black Magic this year with some great Ontario wines from Coffin Ridge Boutique Winery. Just when I thought I knew or had heard...
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Too many to count! Here’s what’s in store at County in the City
Are you ready? We certainly are! County in the City is our annual Taste & Buy events featuring Prince Edward County’s finest wines, ciders & craft beers – you won’t find any of these at the...
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An enthusiast discovering wineries in Prince Edward County
If you’re looking for a day trip or a weekend away to try great wines, look no further than Prince Edward County…just 2.5 hrs drive from Ottawa. I’m always up for an outing and Easter Weekend saw me...
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Discover Canada’s REAL Cranberry in The Muskokas
Looking for a getaway over the weekend? Try visiting the Muskokas where there’s lots to see & do. Here’s something you might not have thought of….be sure to visit Johnston’s Cranberry Marsh &...
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DIY Wine Tasting – tips from our Sommeliers
Have you been renovating all winter? Show off your new digs by having friends and neighbours over for a do-it-yourself wine tasting? It does not need to be an overly grand production, rather a novel...
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Fancy a trip to The County?
ShareIt is harvest time in wine country! The Savvy Bus is heading to Prince Edward County on Saturday September 26 with our Savvy Sommeliers will be your tour guides. There is always a great buzz at...
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Come to an Outstanding Event
ShareQuick…before we SELL OUT! Want to sample wines, artisanal spirits & ciders from EVERY corner of Ontario? Then get your tickets now to this Outstanding in their Fields Taste & Buy – where...
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Top tips for your next visit to The County
SharePrince Edward County…if you haven’t been…Start the car! Make a point to book a family vacation, play hooky and spend a long weekend or make a day of it. The County awaits! To compile the 100+...
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100+ hard-to-find wines, craft beers, ciders & cheeses too!
This is THE hottest ticket in town…and you’re invited to join us & bring a friend for FREE. We’re hosting the always popular 5th annual Outstanding in their Fields Taste & Buy event where you...
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