Week in Review
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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Travelling To Taste Cheese
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...


Piemonte Whites
I went to Piemonte to better understand its iconic red wines, but left even more intrigued by its whites. I wanted to get a firmer grasp of the crus of Barolo and Barbaresco, the zenith for Nebbiolo. We toured around both areas, hopping in and out of the van, until it felt like there wasn’t a winding road that we had missed. We could see – and feel – the different microclimates. The mist shrouded some crus in the early morning, until it slowly started to dissipate...

