Jane StaplesJun 25, 20201 min SUMMER IS SANGRIA TIME! Photo, Adonyi Gábor from Pexels Summer’s here and we’re spending more time enjoying every minute of sunshine and long, leisurely evenings...
Jane StaplesFeb 1, 20205 min A Foodie in Croatia My food and wine adventures continued last fall with a visit to Croatia.
Jane StaplesJun 4, 20192 min Curious About Orange Wine?Rosé is a perennial favourite, especially during summer months. Its happy pink hues and crisp fragrances are very appealing and it’s...
Jane StaplesAug 8, 20182 min A Taste of SunshineLast year, I attended an exclusive tasting of Alvear Wines from Spain with a group of sommelier colleagues. We were privileged to have...
Jane StaplesMay 14, 20183 min Friendly Halifax - A Foodie's Paradise Halifax has the reputation of being Canada’s friendliest city. It’s also a foodie’s paradise, with an impressive range of restaurants...
Jane StaplesMar 30, 20181 minWines with PersonalityMake a Splash at Your Spring Wedding Brunch or Garden Party Wedding. For my full article, go to: http://publications.virtualpaper.com/ott...
Jane StaplesMar 18, 20182 minVariations on a Sauv Blanc Theme - Kim Crawford Tasting in OttawaI love New Zealand white wines. They show appetizing aromatics, clean fruit flavours and zippy acidity. A few years ago I had an...
Jane StaplesMar 10, 20182 minOnce Upon a Tasting - @Douro Boys Summit 2015In June 2015 it was my privilege and total delight to attend The Douro Boys Summit in Portugal. It all began early one spring morning,...
Jane StaplesMar 9, 20181 minVino & Bubbly - Expert Advice on the Best #Wedding WinesIt’s happening! You met "the one", you fell in love and now you’re getting married. Time to get into the details of the day. The wedding...
Jane StaplesMar 6, 20182 minOnce Upon a Tasting – Lunch with “Mr. Chardonnay”of Robert Oatley WinesI love wine because it brings people together. Wine offers something for everybody…whether you’re interested in the viticulture, or the...
Jane StaplesMar 6, 20182 min Yalumba Wines - A Taste of AustraliaNot long after I acquired my Sommelier certification, I was invited to a professional winetasting of Yalumba Wines at the Australian...