November is wine month in Montreal, which comes at the perfect time to help you select some delicious (and maybe organic, biodynamic and natural) wines and alcohols to drink and gift over the holiday season. I drank my way through the most natural, biodynamic, organic and high … [Read more...] about Wine Recommendations for the Holidays: Top Picks From the Salon de Quilles, Raspipav and La Grande Dégustation
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Loïc Wine Bar and Two Wine Events in Montreal
First there was Ludger. Now there's Loïc. Here's what you need to know about the second wine bar in Montreal's St-Henri neighbourhood: Decor. It's in an old bank, so the ceilings are high, the feel is hipster but with a grungy looking seating area in front of the bar and a … [Read more...] about Loïc Wine Bar and Two Wine Events in Montreal
RASPIPAV and La Grande Degustation Wine Salons in Montreal: Going Greek, local vodka, pure Champagnes, and quality Cali reds
Like Christmas, November's big wine events are over too fast. First, RASPIPAV—the private import wine salon at Marché Bonsecours—played host to every import company in the city. More and more companies are getting on the biodynamic, natural, organic, artisanal wine bandwagon. And … [Read more...] about RASPIPAV and La Grande Degustation Wine Salons in Montreal: Going Greek, local vodka, pure Champagnes, and quality Cali reds
Bubbles and Fizz: Champagnes and Sparkling Wines at the Great Tasting
About a month ago I wrote about an upcoming wine salon called "La Grande Degustation" or "The Great Tasting." Media pass in hand I set out like a kid on Christmas morning to sample what the enormous wine and spirits salon had to offer at the Palais de Congrès. There were, in … [Read more...] about Bubbles and Fizz: Champagnes and Sparkling Wines at the Great Tasting
Descartes’ Drinking Habits
Dear Dad, I heard a joke you'll like today. As a mathematician, I'm sure you'll appreciate it. So Descartes was at a dinner party and the host was offering drinks to all the guests. Host: "Would you like a drink, Descartes?" Descartes: "I think not," Descartes replied, and … [Read more...] about Descartes’ Drinking Habits