Nose: A Novel

Nose: A Novel

I recently finished another novel set in the wine world, as I play catch-up on my backlog of wine reading. Nose is a novel by wine critic James Conaway that has been sitting on my shelf for about a year. It tells the story of a mystery wine that blows away a pompous,...
A Father’s Day Gift Guide for Wine Guys

A Father’s Day Gift Guide for Wine Guys

It’s almost Father’s Day and I know there are a lot of great dads being feted this spring. So what do you get the dad who loves wine? Here are a few suggestions that might go over better than a new tie or another sweater. A Great Wine Read This blog has been chock...
Top 5 California Wine Fair Moments

Top 5 California Wine Fair Moments

The California Wine Fair in Toronto is a great opportunity to try a selection of the best wines from the state. While the trade tasting can be quite busy, the public event in the evening is typically more relaxed and a great value for the wines you experience. This...
The 24-Hour Wine Expert by Jancis Robinson

The 24-Hour Wine Expert by Jancis Robinson

Can you become a wine expert in just one day? Well, if anyone could help you do that, it would be Jancis Robinson, arguably the greatest wine writer of our time. Her numerous books on wine have helped many a wine student (yours truly included) get through wine classes...