If you’re a wine-loving history buff with a penchant for War of 1812 battle lore, then read on… In my last blog post I outlined the issues leading up to the War of 1812, wherein the Americans invaded – or at least attempted to invade – Canada. It was not America’s finest hour: most historians…
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Vineyards of Wine & Blood: The US Invasion of Canada in the War of 1812 helped define Niagara Wine
“The bucolic appearance of these vineyards today belies the real bloodshed that went on here.” Fort George reenactment soldier Sure, Canada and the United States are BFFs now sharing the longest land border in the world (8,890 km), a Peace Bridge, a Rainbow Bridge, and bragging rights to the current US Vice President, Kamala Harris (yep, she grew…
Rosé eh? 10 Deliciously Diverse & Perfectly Pink Niagara Rosé Wines for Summer
Is there a wine more celebratory than Rosé? I suppose you could argue Champagne and sparkling wines wear that crown. But after the winter from hell that we’ve all collectively endured, I’d argue nothing signifies hope, patios and the promise of sunnier days ahead quite like pink wine. Rosé’s days as a lightweight ‘contenda’ –…
2018 Experts’ Tasting Profiles Niagara Peninsula’s Stunning Range of Cab Franc
For too long, Cabernet Franc has been the “other” Cabernet. Too green, not enough power, too little backbone, they’d say. Yes, it’s the vineyard workhorse, yes, it offers the best disease resistance, yes, it’s cold hardy, earlier ripening and the trusted player in the blend line-up, but rarely…. rarely, was that enough to make Cab…