I had an amazing tasting experience pushing further the concept of blind tasting. For the 20th anniversary of the Vignerons de Brulhois presence on the Quebec Market, Christian Guérin of the Vignerons du Brulhois and Jonathan Houzelle, sensory educator came to visit and offer us the pleasure to taste in a pitch black environnement. This…
What does Stags’ leap, Beringer and Beaulieu vineyard have in common, beside a dedication to quality production, of course? They’re all part of the humongous treasury wine estate and represents most of the Californian side of the either Australian group. However, even if being part of such a big company has its advantages notably investments-wise,…
The Institute of Fine Italian Wines – Premium Brands includes 19 of Italy’s Top wine making producers who have joined together collectively since 2004 on marketing activities to improve both the image of Italian wine and theirs. Each member is extremely innovative yet highly representative of the production of their region. It is said that…
Lucien Lemoine is not a character in itself, but only a nickname. Mounir Saouma and Rotem Brakin have launched this small house dedicated entirely to the first and grand cru of Burgundy. They set their maximum production at 100 pieces per year to be able to do things “by hand” and with the utmost precision….
Mission Hill, Cedar Creek, Martin’s Lane and CheckMate are the instruments with which Anthony von Mandl produces soft music for the taste buds. I had the chance to taste the higher range products of each of these houses and was astonished to find at least one or even several absolute gems. All year long, I…
BIO I was born in Italy in Milan, the city of fashion and design made in Italy. At the beginning of my career, after graduating in communication, I was lucky to work in Giorgio Armani company and it was a dream. My passions have always been fashion, writing and – growing up – I learned…
Champagne is something truly unique in many ways. There’s an aura and mood surrounding this name that is both precise and mysterious at the same time. It’s a mythic and exciting product that reached impressive distinction and status. This prominence has affected the appellation but also brands in a more specific ways. The truth is…
Private import wines are popular! The RASPIPAV, the group of specialized agencies in the promotion of private imports of alcohol and wine, now have two annual shows to make you try the IP wine experience and discover more and more discoveries! Here are some of the discoveries that can be found in Quebec thanks to…
Champagne is something truly unique in many ways. There’s an aura and mood surrounding this name that is both precise and mysterious at the same time. It’s a mythic and exciting product that reached impressive distinction and status. This prominence has affected the appellation but also brands in a more specific ways. The truth is…
Est-ce que ça arrive souvent qu’il y ait de nouvelles certifications dans le monde du vin et des spiritueux. Non, pas du tout. Et au québec? Encore moins. Bien, c’est arrivé. Au terme d’une collaboration entre la distillerie shefford, la distillerie saint-laurent et le domaine acer, résulte la nouvelle certification pour les alcools à base…