DIY – My wine co – What if you tried to make wine at home? Have you ever wondered how much care and work is needed to produce your nice little bottle of wine you enjoy in the evening? Wine making in most case is a labor of love, but still labor alright. Working at…
I’ve recently started to get interested in Sake. Not necessarily just to ride the wave of Sake love that is hitting Montreal and a few cities around the world right now, but because it’s just so damn good with Asian cuisine. I had my go-to easy pick for when I would endulge in some delicious…
When we talk of perfect pairings, classic pairings, one of the first that comes to mind is the famous Chablis-Oyster combination. Chablis, the North Burgundian delight, have been grown since the 12th century when Cistercian monks discovered that the river Serein, which flows through the region, creates the perfect climate for growing Chardonnay. Generally speaking,…
Bandol, the little piece of paradise between Marseille and the Mediterranean is one of the only wine regions dedicated to the unstable and wild Mourvèdre. It is one of Provence’s most internationally recognized wine regions. Bandol rosé wines, which account for about a third of total output, are known for their spicy, earthy character and…
Always associated with easy-peazy, low alcohol and a slight fizz, Vinho Verde is getting out of its old habits. It might very well be what you need right now. While it isn’t completely turning around, the region is getting more recognized and precise in term of identity and quality, as does many regions in the…
Real, living proof of the recent touristic development of Porto, or in that case I should say Gaia. Both cities, face to face, are kind of the same. They’re only separated by a bridge, or a few bridges, but the style and ambiance is completely different. Vila Nova de Gaia was, and still is the…
Torel 1884 is a new Boutique Hotel in Porto that is meant to showcases the Wonders of the Age of Discovery. Every little décor items screams adventure and exotism. This 3 months old destination is inspired by Portugal’s maritime explorations during the 15th and 16th centuries. The hotel was conceived as a celebration of the…
Torel Avantgarde is an Award-winning five-star art boutique hotel in the centre of Porto. Completely Innovative in term of style, it succeeded in also keeping its Portuguese roots, especially at the excellent restaurant of the hotel, the Digby restaurant. Fresh Portuguese food, great Portuguese wine and most importantly, a great view over the Douro, it’s…
Je me permets de faire un petit clin d’œil à ma région natale. Située à 40 minutes de Montréal, dans les Cantons-de-l’Est, Brome-Missisquoi est la région la plus active au niveau du développement de la viticulture au Québec. On y retrouve autant les plus grands pionniers que les petits nouveaux passionnés. Le 6 et 7…
En novembre dernier, à l’occasion de la grande dégustation de Montreal, a eu lieu le Grand palmarès des Pinot Grigio. En résumé, plus d’une centaine de vins de ce cépage, Italiens ou Français furent présentés devant un impressionnant comité de professionnels de l’industrie. Maintenant, plus de 6 mois après la sélection, vous pouvez voir l’effet…