As I take a sip of a Merlot from Friuli, I'm expecting to dislike it. Kind of like going on a first date and telling your friend to call an hour in, because you think it'll be awful. It's not fair, to the date or the wine. But as I let the Merlot from I Clivi cover my tongue, … [Read more...] about Treating Immigrant Grapes and Family Unfairly at the RASPIPAV Private Import Salon in Montreal
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Wine Tasting at the DézIPpé Private Import Salon in Montreal
If you're interested in the cool wines you find in restaurants, but can't find at the SAQ or your local liquor store, then it's time to look into private import wine agencies. No, you don't have to be a big spender or a wine snob to buy these wines. And no, you don't need to … [Read more...] about Wine Tasting at the DézIPpé Private Import Salon in Montreal
Wine Recommendations for the Holidays: Top Picks From the Salon de Quilles, Raspipav and La Grande Dégustation
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
Wines to Try and the Beginning of the Cold-Weather Drinking Season
Craving a glass (or so) of Sangiovese, Syrah or Xynomavro around the end of November doesn't mean you're an alcoholic – it just means you're Canadian. There's a hibernating effect of the cold weather that makes a lot of us want to spend the early onset evenings sipping something … [Read more...] about Wines to Try and the Beginning of the Cold-Weather Drinking Season
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
Biodynamic Whites and Natural Reds at the RASPIPAV Wine Salon
Last week Raspipav held a wine tasting salon at the Marche Bonsecours. The last time I was in the basement of that building was for Made With Love, an annual very hip cocktail competition. Normally the wine salons happen on the upstairs level of the Marché and have a much … [Read more...] about Biodynamic Whites and Natural Reds at the RASPIPAV Wine Salon
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
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