Canadian Restaurant & Food Association Show
We met a great number of people at the 2013 CRFA Show at the Direct Energy Centre in Toronto; Sunday March 3 through Tuesday March 5th. Thanks to everyone who stopped by for demonstration of Bermar’s Le Verre de Vin industry standard wine-preservation technology, including the Pod Bar. Read More
Opening a Bottle of Sparkling Wine
Whether champagne, Cava, or Prosecco, be very careful opening sparkling wine. The pressure in a bottle of champagne can be as much as six atmospheres – about the same pressure as in a truck tire. Make sure the wine is well chilled – fridge temperature is ideal, but maximum 6-8˚C. When properly chilled, the bottle will be easier to open – it won’t gush out – and the bubbles will last longer. Slant the bottle at a 45° angle away... Read More
Wine-Knowledge Links
Here are some links that we go to regularly: Wine writers: Jancis Robinson (MW, UK); Tony Aspler (Toronto); John Szabo (MS, Toronto); Michael Vaughan (Best Review of LCBO Vintages Releases, Toronto); Tom Beckett (Newfoundland); Julian Hitner (Toronto) Wine Publications: Decanter (UK); Gambero Rosso (Italy); Wine Advocate (Robert Parker’s publication, USA); Wine Enthusiast (USA); Wine Spectator (USA); Wine & Spirits (USA); Vines (Canada). Wine... Read More
Versatile Red-Wine Picks
Sometimes you’ll need to find a wine that matches a range of dishes, say salmon, red meat, and a vegetarian entrée. You’ll want what we call a crossover wine – able to bridge both red and white meats. Here are a few examples: Pinot Noir from Oregon, Canada, or New Zealand. Beaujolais from France, although not the nouveau versions unless the vintage is recent. Beaujolais is made from the Gamay grape so a version from Ontario would work... Read More
Wine Australia Podcasts
We came across an extensive resource for those wanting to learn more about the wine regions of Australia, and the grape varieties that are making a name for themselves around the world. There are 37 podcasts narrated by Max Allen covering the same number of regions, and 12 by Ben Glaetzer covering grape varieties, blends, and styles of wine. Max is an experienced wine writer and author of “Red & White: Wine made Simple”, while Ben... Read More
Wine-Region Links (New World)
Useful links to various New-World wine regions: Australia British Columbia California Ontario South Africa Read More
Wine-Region Links (Old World)
Useful links to various Old-World wine regions: France France – Rhône Valley Greece Portugal Spain Switzerland Read More
