Jane Staples
Visit Romantic Verona
Travelling to Italy this summer? Close to both Venice and Lake Garda, #Verona has a thriving food and wine scene and so much more! My...
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Jane Staples
Apr 22, 20181 min read
93 pts Wine Review- @Rutherford Ranch Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Napa Valley, California, U.S.A. My kind of Cab! Rich, aromatic and satiny smooth. Aromas of blackcurrant, anise, cedar and cherry. Layers...
Jane Staples
Mar 30, 20181 min read
Wines with Personality
Make a Splash at Your Spring Wedding Brunch or Garden Party Wedding. For my full article, go to: http://publications.virtualpaper.com/ott...
Jane Staples
Mar 28, 20181 min read
90 pts #wine review @Famille Perrin Cotes du Rhône Reserve 2015
Cotes du Rhône, France Consistent quality in this elegant Cotes du Rhône Grenache blend, with mouthwatering ripe plums, sous bois, dark...
Jane Staples
Mar 18, 20182 min read
Variations on a Sauv Blanc Theme - Kim Crawford Tasting in Ottawa
I love New Zealand white wines. They show appetizing aromatics, clean fruit flavours and zippy acidity. A few years ago I had an...
Jane Staples
Mar 17, 20181 min read
92 pts #wine review @Trapiche Gran Medalla Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
Mendoza, Argentina Jane's review: I loved this Cab Sauv crafted from old vine grapes grown in Argentina's #Maipu Valley, Mendoza region. ...
Jane Staples
Mar 10, 20182 min read
Once Upon a Tasting - @Douro Boys Summit 2015
In 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 Staples
Mar 9, 20181 min read
Vino & Bubbly - Expert Advice on the Best #Wedding Wines
It’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 Staples
Mar 9, 20181 min read
96 pts #wine review @ Beringer Private Reserve Chardonnay 2015
Napa Valley, California, United States An excellent growing season produced this Napa Chard that celebrates the skill of winemaker Mark...
Jane Staples
Mar 7, 20181 min read
90 pts #wine review @Château Fongaban 2015
Castillon Cotes De Bordeaux, France Jane's review: This elegant Organic red is a blend of Merlot and Cab Franc. Shows excellent...
Jane Staples
Mar 6, 20182 min read
Once Upon a Tasting – Lunch with “Mr. Chardonnay”of Robert Oatley Wines
I love wine because it brings people together. Wine offers something for everybody…whether you’re interested in the viticulture, or the...
Jane Staples
Mar 6, 20182 min read
Yalumba Wines - A Taste of Australia
Not long after I acquired my Sommelier certification, I was invited to a professional winetasting of Yalumba Wines at the Australian...
Jane Staples
Mar 3, 20181 min read
92 point #wine review @Henry of Pelham Reserve Baco Noir 2016
Niagara, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada #92 points Jane's review: Made from low-yield vines (2-3 bottles per vine) grown in some of the warmest...
Jane Staples
Feb 28, 20181 min read
93 point #wine review @Hancock & Hancock Shiraz Grenache 2015
Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia A mouthwatering blend from Australian winemaking team Chris and John Hancock combines the best...
Jane Staples
Feb 28, 20181 min read
91 point #wine review @Kim Crawford Pinot Gris 2017
Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand We tend to think of Sauvignon Blanc when we hear about New Zealand white wine. But wait til you...
Jane Staples
Feb 24, 20181 min read
92 pts #wine review @Echeverria Gran Reserva Pinot Noir 2016
Casablanca Valley, Chile Jane's review: Soft and elegant, showing cherries, sweet spice, sous bois and dark chocolate on this aromatic...
Jane Staples
Feb 21, 20181 min read
90 point #wine review Conde Valdemar Rosé 2016
Conde Valdemar Rosé 2016 Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain Jane's review: A dry and refreshing #Rosé from Spain's Rioja region, made from #Grenache...
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