Ontario Vidal – A Blind Taste Test

Ontario Vidal – A Blind Taste Test

I confess that I haven’t spent much time tasting Vidal. While I do enjoy it as an icewine and Lighthall’s Progression (a Vidal-based sparkling) is a personal favourite, I can’t say I’ve spent much time drinking Vidal table wine. That may change after a recent tasting...
The Wines of Vinho Verde

The Wines of Vinho Verde

If you’re looking for great Portuguese wine and food in Toronto, you’re bound to end up at Salt Wine Bar, so you didn’t have to twist my arm very hard when I was invited to a recent Vinho Verde tasting at Salt. Led by Salt’s Manager, Philip Carneiro, who is one of the...
Taking Time for Wine and Chocolate

Taking Time for Wine and Chocolate

When my best friend, Eva, suggested Shawn and I drop by for an afternoon of wine and chocolate pairing, I definitely couldn’t say no. Eva has recently started a blog, A Me Moment, in which chocolate features prominently, and I loved the idea of spending time together...