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, 20181 min read
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, 20181 min read
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, 20182 min read
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, 20181 min read
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, 20181 min read
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, 20181 min read
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, 20181 min read
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, 20181 min read
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, 20181 min read
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, 20181 min read
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, 20181 min read
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, 20181 min read
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, 20184 min read
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, 20181 min read
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, 20181 min read
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, 20181 min read
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, 20181 min read
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, 20181 min read
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, 20183 min read
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...
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