Jane Staples
A Wine to Remember: 91 pts. Marques De Riscal Rueda 2017
Rueda D.O., Spain Another outstanding vintage from this multi-award winning winery in Spain's Rueda district. Crafted from the indigenous...
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Jane Staples
- Aug 30, 2018
- 1 min
92 pts. Review: Wakefield Jaraman Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
Coonawarra, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia This Cab Sauv from South Australia is lip-smacking good! Opens with fragrant dark...
Jane Staples
- Aug 17, 2018
- 1 min
92 pts. Wine Review: Cambria Katherine's Vineyard #Chardonnay 2015
Santa Maria Valley, California, U.S.A. An elegant California Chardonnay from Santa Maria Valley, crafted using #sustainable farming. Lots...
Jane Staples
- Aug 8, 2018
- 2 min
A Taste of Sunshine
Last year, I attended an exclusive tasting of Alvear Wines from Spain with a group of sommelier colleagues. We were privileged to have...
Jane Staples
- Aug 2, 2018
- 1 min
97 pts. Review: Alvear Pedro Ximenez De Añada 2014
Montilla-Moriles D.O.P., Spain A taste of #Andalusian sunshine in your glass! Made from 100% Pedro Ximenez grapes which have been dried...
Jane Staples
- Jun 28, 2018
- 1 min
94 pts. Wine Review - Xavier XV @Châteauneuf-Du-Pape 2015
Rhone A.P., France Rich, fragrant, satiny and supple, this gorgeous Rhone red is a shining example of French winemaking. Made from a...
Jane Staples
- Jun 24, 2018
- 1 min
91 pts Wine Review - @Chapoutier Les Vignes De Bila-Haut 2016
Côtes Du Roussillon Villages, Midi A.C., France Amazing value for this silky, aromatic and tangy Syrah-Grenache blend from Michel...
Jane Staples
- Jun 21, 2018
- 1 min
91 pts. Wine Review - Mimi en Provence Grande Réserve Rosé 2017
Côtes De Provence, Provence A.P., France A crisp, refreshing Provence #Rosé, delicate light pink with pretty floral and strawberry...
Jane Staples
- Jun 19, 2018
- 1 min
Eastern Ontario Wine Expo 2018
Photo - Stone Crop Acres Vineyard + Winery Ever wondered whether wine could be produced in the Ottawa area? In spite of ice storms in...
Jane Staples
- Jun 18, 2018
- 1 min
94 pts. Wine Review - @Diamantakis #Diamantopetra 2016
Crete, Greece With the arrival of hot weather and outdoor meals, we turn to more white wines to accompany lighter foods. This crisp yet...
Jane Staples
- Jun 16, 2018
- 1 min
How to Handle THE HANGOVER
Hangovers happen. When I'm out tasting professionally or socializing, I keep it moderate. But sometimes at home with friends, when I...
Jane Staples
- Jun 9, 2018
- 1 min
91 pts. Wine Review - Vicente Gandia Tempranillo Reserva 2013
Valencia, Spain Worth knowing about! My latest wine discovery is a smooth and velvety #Tempranillo from Spain's award-winning Vicente...
Jane Staples
- Jun 4, 2018
- 1 min
Happy #NationalCheeseDay !
Wine and cheese is a magical pairing, like kids and candy or love and passion. It's hard to pick a favourite cheese, 'cause I love so...
Jane Staples
- May 29, 2018
- 4 min
A Grape Adventure in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia is undergoing an explosion in wine tourism, thanks to 20 wineries that are gaining international acclaim. More than ever,...
Jane Staples
- May 26, 2018
- 1 min
92 pts. Wine review @Alamos Selección #Malbec 2014
Mendoza Valley, Argentina A smooth, supple and fruit-driven cool climate #Malbec. Crafted from hand-selected grapes grown at...
Jane Staples
- May 25, 2018
- 1 min
Wine Review @Santa Carolina Reserve #Chardonnay 2017
Casablanca Valley, Chile Chilean Chardonnays offer a new flavour profile in the wide world of Chardonnay. This one, from D.O. Valle de...
Jane Staples
- May 18, 2018
- 1 min
91 pts. Wine Review @Hidden Bench Estate Riesling 2016
Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Enjoy a Canadian wine this Victoria Day long weekend! This Ontario...
Jane Staples
- May 17, 2018
- 1 min
93 pt Review @Hess Collection Allomi Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
Napa Valley, California, U.S.A. Another favourite at the 2018 California Wine Fair, this Napa Valley Cab Sauv shows delicious dark berry...
Jane Staples
- May 17, 2018
- 1 min
Wine Review - Joel Gott Merlot 2015 91pts
California, U.S.A. Supple, satiny, full-bodied California #Merlot. Ripe concentrated cassis, raspberry and vanilla on a mouthwatering...
Jane Staples
- May 14, 2018
- 3 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...