Tag: Anita Dorion

It’s been a hot minute since I posted about an Ontario wine – so here I am, posting a very unique one for my comeback! This wine was a collaboration between Traynor Vineyard and @grapecrush.wine (Instagram) and it’s name is Birdie, the beautiful label created by artist, @jennkitagawa (Instagram). Now I already said this was a unique wine but what…

Windrush Estate Vintner’s Reserve Pinot Noir 2018 (ON$ 34.95 from the winery direct) I have a local Pinot to share with you today – and I think most of you already know how enamored I am by Ontario Pinot, and this one is no exception.  Enter Windrush Estate‘s Vintner’s Reserve Pinot Noir 2018. Made with grapes grown in Niagara, this…

Have you ever wondered how much work you’ve done in a year on your job or hobby?  I’ve written many wine articles this year, and in previous years, but never really counted to see how many articles I’ve written and how to classify them.  I thought I’d try it this year and see if there are any surprises.  For most…

Thirty Bench Small Lot Gewürztraminer 2019 $29.95 (from winery) Over the weekend, I posted a reel featuring my favorite fall salad which I paired with this wine – a local Ontario dry Gewürztraminer. Now this is a varietal I don’t necessarily gravitate towards, but when I tried it during a visit to Thirty Bench Wine Makers over the summer, I…

Windrush Estate Winery Dry Riesling 2019 (ON $29.95) You may or may not have seen my story and/or reel from yesterday – but I got an air fryer which I’m super pumped about and the first thing I decided to make were stuffed zucchini blossoms (if you know me, you won’t be shocked at this). Anyway – in trying to…

Megalomaniac Winery Homegrown Riesling NV (ON $14.95) Who here is a fan of homegrown wine? Let me know what the last homegrown wine you had was. ? Megalomaniac’s Homegrown Riesling is a cheap and cheerful wine that is sure to please everyone. You could pair this with takeout Thai or Indian, or simply sip it on the patio. ? I…

Flat Rock Cellars Nadja’s Riesling 2018 (ON $25.15) Another beauty from the Beamsville area to share with everyone today – this time, we’re going to Flat Rock Cellars for Nadja’s Riesling 2018. Before we dive into the wine, I wanted to share some fun facts about the winery. They are only 1 of 5 wineries in Ontario that are Certified…

Leaning Post Wines Petillant Naturel 2020 (ON $25) Pét Nats can be a hit or a miss, but here’s my trick to enjoying them almost every time… If your mind is thinking “I want wine”, then maybe don’t reach for a Pét Nat.  If your mind is thinking “I want a beer, maybe a sour, something refreshing”, this is your…

Grange of Prince Edward 2013 County Crémant (ON $38) Today I wanted to highlight a beautiful sparkling wine from Prince Edward County, Ontario. Grange of Prince Edward’s 2013 County Crémant – becomes sometimes midweek just calls for bubbles.  Am I right? First off, this colour, it’s so aesthetically pleasing.  The grape varietals used in this crémant are Chardonnay, Pinot Noir,…

Rosewood Estates Winery Flora Rosé 2020 (ON $20) Crushable, chuggable, porch pounder, glouglou, whatever you want to call it – this is it! Rosewood’s 2020 Flora is a blend of 52% Cabernet Franc and 48% Gamay Noir from Beamsville, Ontario. It’s a hot pink Rosé with notes of juicy red berry jolly ranchers with lots of crispness. Fermented wild, aged…