Jane Staples
Wine Columnist at Ottawa Life Magazine
As the Wine Columnist at Ottawa Life Magazine, I regularly contribute articles with my original wine reviews. http://www.ottawalife.com/...
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Jane Staples
Jun 14, 20221 min read
Filare Italia Ribolla Gialla 2020 Ready for Summer!
Friuli-Venezia Giulia I.G.T, Italy Crafted sustainably from an ancient indigenous grape varietal, Ribollo Gialla is grown in a...
Jane Staples
Jun 14, 20221 min read
Happy Wine Discovery! Varvaglione 12 E Mezzo Primitivo del Salento 2020
Salento, Puglia I.G.P., Italy An elegant and flavourful Primitivo from Salento, in Puglia, known as the heel of southern Italy’s “boot”....
Jane Staples
Jan 8, 20221 min read
Fabulous Faustino I - Gran Reserva Rioja 2010 A wine icon, made with passion.
Rioja, Spain, D.O.C. The bottle is empty, but the memory lingers on. This was definitely one of my top wine picks of 2021. Rich,...
Jane Staples
Sep 24, 20213 min read
Prince Edward County is for Lovers...
hon·ey·moon | \ ˈhə-nē-ˌmün Originally derived from the Scandinavian practice of drinking mead, or fermented honey, during the first...
Jane Staples
Sep 5, 20211 min read
Summer in a Glass.
Vino de la Tierra de Castilla, Spain What's in a name? A lot, when you are shopping for a new wine to try. Along with the visual appeal...
Jane Staples
Jun 15, 20211 min read
Great Barbeque Wine - Luigi Bosca Malbec 2018 91 pts.
Mendoza, Argentina An excellent representation of Argentina's signature varietal in this elegant and fullbodied Malbec. Opaque dark...
Jane Staples
Apr 25, 20211 min read
Spring is Rosé Time! Adobe Reserva Organic Rosé 2020
Chile Actually, I love Rosé any time of year. Why? Because it's a mouthwatering wine and it pairs well with a wide variety of foods....
Jane Staples
Apr 19, 20211 min read
My Birthday Wine - Marqués De Vitoria Rioja Reserva 2014 93 points
Rioja D.O.C., Spain One of my favourite varietals is Tempranillo. I'm a sentimental creature and a good Tempranillo always brings back...
Jane Staples
Apr 12, 20211 min read
I Love Sangiovese! Super Value Fantini Sangiovese 2019 90 points
Puglia, Italy A great wine for under $10.00? Yes! I love Sangiovese and this lip-smacking, fruity version is one more example of why. ...
Jane Staples
Apr 1, 20211 min read
Try This with Chocolate! Carmen Reserva 1850 Premier Carménère 2019
Valle de Colchagua, Chile What a find! Thinking I would pick up a budget-friendly wine for a week night, I took this home and discovered...
Jane Staples
Feb 2, 20211 min read
A GREAT STEAK WINE - Louis M. Martini Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Sonoma County, California, U.S.A. A rich and velvety California Cab. Opaque bright purple with aromatic notes of ripe cassis, vanilla,...
Jane Staples
Jan 23, 20211 min read
Just Add Flowers... R. Lopez de Heredia Viña Bosconia Reserva 2008 92 pts.
It's not too early to think about a special wine for your Valentine! Even if you're dining at home, a fine wine will take it to another...
Jane Staples
Dec 20, 20202 min read
Finnish Gingerbread Cookies - Piparit
Photo, Jane Staples I love to bake for the holidays. Cookies make a great hostess gift, kids gobble them up and you know, when they're...
Jane Staples
Dec 12, 20202 min read
Do You Love Prosecco? Here are 3 more Italian Sparkling Wines to try.
Italy is the world’s leading producer of sparkling wines. If you love Prosecco you'll be glad to discover that there are more Italian...
Jane Staples
Dec 10, 20202 min read
A Whole Lot of Fun and It's Edible Too!
Did you ever make a gingerbread house as a child? Well now there's a grownup version; a charcuterie house. This has to be the most...
Jane Staples
Dec 6, 20201 min read
Luxury for the 2020 Holiday Season: Quinta Vale D. Maria Vintage Port 2015
Douro D.O.P., Portugal The 2020 holiday season is here, this year with some differences. Although we can't attend as many parties and...
Jane Staples
Nov 12, 20201 min read
Quinta do Crasto Vintage Port 2016 - Great Gift Idea!
Douro D.O.P., Portugal It's November. Although winter is just around the corner and we are spending more time indoors, especially with...
Jane Staples
Oct 15, 20201 min read
Favourite Wine of the Year! Stina Plavac Mali 2016 "For Inspiration" 93pts.
Dalmatian Coast, CROATIA This ripe and luscious Plavac Mali was my favourite wine discovery of the year. It is crafted from hand-picked...
Jane Staples
Sep 9, 20203 min read
MUSINGS ON 2020.
2020 has been interesting. Now there’s an understatement! We've all been making adjustments and re-adjustments to our lifestyle and...
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