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Anthony Gismondi on Wine

Week in Review

Friday, June 6 2025
06 · 06

Summertime and the Living Ain't Easy.

In a year filled with challenges for wine drinkers, summer offers a reprieve. White wines have gained popularity, and rosés are now of higher quality than ever before. On Canada Day, domestic wineries aspire to earn the privilege of selling their wine nationwide. However, the 'Taco' tariffs continue to impact wine supply and demand globally, leading to increased prices and potentially reduced consumption if not addressed. The debate around alcohol's health effects persists, with various claims and data adding complexity to the discussion. A brief break with a glass of wine may be appreciated by many. For those on a budget, our search tool can help find quality wines at suitable prices. Additionally, subscribing to our free monthly newsletter will provide wine recommendations worth considering.

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As you can imagine, it is somewhat of an occupational hazard for me to visit cheese stores or order cheese plates when I'm travelling. If I am somewhere that makes a lot of cheese, I will always try to visit a cheese maker. That's not for work; that's just super interesting for me to see. Joe and I were recently on a trip to Spain. We were in Catalonia, and the weather was beautiful and hadn't gotten too hot yet, and we enjoyed a few cheesy sights...
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A lot has changed since Top Drop’s inaugural vintage, back in fall 2014, but the mandate set forward by founders Kurtis Kolt and Jeff Curry remains the same. “Our focus is terroir-influenced, handcrafted wines, and the people behind them. We believe in the importance in farming one’s own fruit and/or being constantly engaged with grape-growers to ensure sustainability and a high standard of viticultural practices...
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