by Nicole MacKay | Oct 1, 2019 | Wine
I’ve never been speed dating but if I had, I’d imagine it to be fairly similar to a recent experience at a portfolio showcase for Trialto. I was invited to interview 3 of Trialto’s wine producers at one of my favourite downtown spots in Calgary – Yellow Door Bistro. I...
by Nicole MacKay | Sep 24, 2019 | Wine
Fall is a busy time of year. Between prepping for Halloween and catching up on TV’s season premieres – meal prep and planned dinners tend to go by the wayside. It’s hard to always be on our A-game, but meals out shouldn’t be considered a backup plan. Instead,...
by Erin Wills | Sep 16, 2019 | Wine, Contributor Post
I admittedly look for words like ‘reserve’ or ‘estate’ on the label when buying a bottle of wine. However when looking for a quality bottle, another label moniker to seek is ‘single vineyard.’ When I first started researching single vineyard wines, I found the term...
by Nicole MacKay | Aug 10, 2019 | Wine
This weekend I turned 36 years old. These 36 things about me will help you get to know me and my wine-loving self a little better! If you asked me at any point in my life if I’m doing what I thought I’d be doing at 36, the answer would be no. Aside from being a mom, I...
by Nicole MacKay | Aug 4, 2019 | Wine
I always try to personalize wine; it helps give a sense of understanding. For instance, let’s say Pinot Noir is your solid BFF. It’s distinct, reliable in a pinch and there’s never a doubt you’ll create many memories together. But then one day, your Pinot BFF...
by Nicole MacKay | Jul 13, 2019 | Wine
A few months back I sat in on seminar during the Vancouver International Wine Festival. It wasn’t just any seminar, it was a dive into Robert Mondavi, his path to wine, a peek at his family life and of course his winery and subsequent brands. Mondavi was an integral...
