by Nicole MacKay | Jul 29, 2020 | Wine
One of the most challenging things about wine is comprehending geographical hierarchy. Whether it’s a sub-zone or a premiere cru, I’m continually self-educating so that I can understand wine in its proper context. In honour of International Albariño Day happening this...
by Nicole MacKay | Jul 20, 2020 | Wine
I’m aware I might get some flak for this article, and rightly so. There are many logical reasons to listen to and order the sommelier’s recommendations when dining out at a restaurant. But more often than not, I tend to veer down my own path and without meaning to,...
by Nicole MacKay | Jul 14, 2020 | Wine
Part of the allure of wine is knowing that it comes from a faraway land. A land where English isn’t dominant and where 5th, 6th or even 7th generation winemakers are making wine just as their forefathers did. But that mystique is also part of the problem when it comes...
by Nicole MacKay | Jul 6, 2020 | Wine
It’s not very often that I get personal on here, mostly because I know you’re here for the wine! But considering the last time I shared anything about me was nearly a year ago (36 Things About Me On My Birthday), I figure it’s a good time to tell you how I became a...
by Nicole MacKay | Apr 30, 2020 | Wine
Fact: Sauvignon Blanc tastes better when you drink it outside. It’s impossible to dispute so it must be true, right? Last weekend, the last of the snow finally melted in Calgary so we washed our deck and have been enjoying some glorious sunshine-y moments sitting...
