Ask The Wine Expert - Food & Wine Pairing 101

Ask The Wine Expert - Learning how to love Ontario Wines and why we should.

We’re not sure who first thought to take a cylindrical piece of tree bark and stuff it in a glass bottle to make a water-tight seal, but oh boy, that is a serious milestone in the history of wine. 

There are a ton of wine books out there, but only a few that tell a great story.

Wine makes a great gift, but giving wine is a difficult thing to do well. Here are some tips to take your wine-gifting to the next level this holiday season.

Chardonnay is probably the most divisive wine in North America: people either love it or hate it. But most people don’t realize how important Chardonnay is and how many world-class wines are made from this ubiquitous grape variety.

Whether it’s a Tuesday-night-dinner-wine or a pricey gift for your boss, we often find ourselves relying on critics’ scores, conveniently stuck to the shelf, making our decision for us.

One of the best programs the LCBO has developed in recent memory is Products of the World. They have designated flagship stores all over the GTA (and Ottawa) to specialize in a given country or region.

With some interesting facts, tips and tricks for buying, gifting and sipping, Modern Mississauga’s resident wine expert demystifies the world’s most interesting beverage.