Jane StaplesJun 141 minFilare 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 StaplesJun 141 minHappy Wine Discovery! Varvaglione 12 E Mezzo Primitivo del Salento 2020Salento, Puglia I.G.P., Italy An elegant and flavourful Primitivo from Salento, in Puglia, known as the heel of southern Italy’s “boot”....
Jane StaplesJan 81 minFabulous 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 StaplesSep 24, 20213 minPrince 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 StaplesSep 5, 20211 min 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 StaplesJun 15, 20211 minGreat 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 StaplesApr 25, 20211 minSpring is Rosé Time! Adobe Reserva Organic Rosé 2020Chile 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 StaplesApr 19, 20211 minMy Birthday Wine - Marqués De Vitoria Rioja Reserva 2014 93 pointsRioja D.O.C., Spain One of my favourite varietals is Tempranillo. I'm a sentimental creature and a good Tempranillo always brings back...
Jane StaplesApr 12, 20211 minI Love Sangiovese! Super Value Fantini Sangiovese 2019 90 pointsPuglia, 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 StaplesApr 1, 20211 minTry This with Chocolate! Carmen Reserva 1850 Premier Carménère 2019Valle 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 StaplesFeb 2, 20211 minA 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 StaplesJan 23, 20211 minJust 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 StaplesDec 20, 20202 minFinnish Gingerbread Cookies - PiparitPhoto, 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 StaplesDec 12, 20202 minDo 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 StaplesDec 10, 20202 min 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 StaplesDec 6, 20201 minLuxury for the 2020 Holiday Season: Quinta Vale D. Maria Vintage Port 2015Douro 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 StaplesNov 12, 20201 minQuinta 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 StaplesOct 15, 20201 minFavourite 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 StaplesSep 9, 20203 min 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...
Jane StaplesAug 28, 20201 minWinelovers' Delight - Stina Pošip Inspiration 2018Brač, Croatia I loved this Pošip from the first sip! It is an indigenous Croatian varietal, grown on the island of Brač, along the...