Enjoy Wine, Food, and Travel with Karl MyWinePal
I knew nothing about Ontario’s Big Head Wines until it was suggested to me to visit by Talia Mendelsohn from the Bacchus Group Inc. in Toronto, but this winery in particular truly impressed me with their wines and their winemaking methods. If you ever get a chance to visit the Niagara region, do not miss visiting Big Head Wines. The…
Valpolicella may not be as well-known to many wine lovers compared to Chianti Classico in Italy but deserves to be. There are different levels of quality of Valpolicella wines to satisfy everybody’s palates. I was fortunate to attend a Valpolicella Masterclass with Daenna Van Mulligen leading the class. Following is information that I thought would be of interest to you followed…
Top Drop is the last major wine tasting in Vancouver before the start of summer. Top Drop is meant to represent the best in terroir and winemaker craft. Nature and Nurture. Wineries from around the world are selected for the best of both, and we were not disappointed. In my 5 star wine rating, most wines were at least 4…
Indigenous grapes excite me. Learning about these grapes and their flavours and aromas make wine tasting interesting. We can travel around the world and sample Cabernet Sauvignon, and it will in general have a very similar flavour and aroma profile, depending if you are in a cooler or a warmer climate. Indigenous grapes, that are from their original country and…
Veneto is a region in Northeastern Italy that has a wide range of wines and styles that you probably have tasted and enjoyed, but never knew where it came from. When people say “Chianti“, you probably think Tuscany, but if someone says “Prosecco” or “Amarone“, does Veneto jump to the tip of your lips? Veneto makes a range of wonderful…
