How many wine regions are there in Italy? You can probably think of Tuscany, Piemonte, and Veneto, but there are many more. In total, Italy has 20 wine regions. These regions are (from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_wine): Aosta Valley Piemonte Liguria Lombardia Trentino-Alto…
Have you noticed some of the large billboards are showing Mallee Rock wines in Vancouver? I saw this a few weeks ago, then was contacted about the wines. Mallee Rock Wines is from S. E. Australia and are marketing two…
Summer is nearly upon us, but the weather feels like it is already here. Time to spend time on the patio with family and friends. And of course some nice chilled bottles of BC white wine. Last week I attended…
It’s nice having friends. My latest two friends that I was introduced to by Trialto Wine Group hail from Italy; KRIS is from delle Venezie and Briccotondo from Piemonte. Both like to enjoy food and wine experiences, and hope you…
Have you heard of [yellow tail] wines? Probably most of you have. A very popular wine label for many years here in North America. The wines are produced by the Casella family in Australia. But they are more than [yellow…
Italian wines put a smile on my face and many other wine lovers I know. Grapes that are native to Italy, and not as wide-spread around the world like Barbera, Nebbiolo, Rondinella and Corvina produce wines that are very interesting…
Over the past year, I’ve had the opportunity to try many wines from around the world, in many different styles. Out of my recommendations from the year, here are my picks that I think will make the holiday season more…
Argentina is a country with Old World roots, yet produces wines that are definitely New World in style. Most wine drinkers have probably heard about their signature red grape “Malbec“, but there are also other hidden treasures for you to…
Have you ever heard of a portfolio tasting? Most people probably have not, unless you attend wine tastings on a fairly regular basis. A portfolio tasting is when a wine agency, like Select Wines & Spirits, pours their selection of…
Last September I was first introduced to the wines of Flat Roof Manor, a winery located in the Stellenbosch region of South Africa. At that time I wrote about their Flat Roof Manor Malbec. Their wines are priced very aggressively and…