by Nicole MacKay | Nov 22, 2020 | Wine
Despite all the bad things that came at the world this year, some of us have been lucky enough to experience silver linings. Never in our lives will we get to spend this much quality time with our children. We’ve had time to focus on ourselves and decide how to...
by Nicole MacKay | Nov 16, 2020 | Wine
Road 13 Chenin Blanc is one in a million. Scratch that, it’s actually three in a million. Road 13 Chenin Blanc, made from grapes grown on vines that are more than half a century old, is vinified three different ways. Not only are they the oldest Chenin vines in...
by Nicole MacKay | Nov 9, 2020 | Wine
Reading about wine or attending a wine tasting can sometimes feel like visiting a foreign country, grappling to understand a different language. I try to avoid too much ostentatious wine speak on my blog. My goal isn’t to show off by using flamboyant adjectives. I...
by Nicole MacKay | Nov 2, 2020 | Wine, Sponsored Post
I’m no stranger to food restrictions. I’ve been gluten-free for a decade and mostly planted-based for nearly two years. Those food paths have inadvertently made me a more curious and adventurous foodie. While I love a good session in the kitchen, sometimes...
by Nicole MacKay | Oct 19, 2020 | Wine
This year has shaken many industries to their core. Some have managed to pivot while few have seen gains (I’m looking at you, Zoom and plexiglass manufacturers). Unfortunately, the restaurant and hospitality industries have seen some of the largest losses. The doors...