Archive for April, 2010

Austrian Wine Fairs in Toronto and Calgary

Don’t miss the Austrian Wine Fair in Toronto April 28 and Calgary April 29. More than 200 wines will be poured providing an excellent overview of the country’s offerings.   Details: Austrian Annual Wine Trade Fair Toronto, April 28 Rosehill Venue Lounge, 12 to 4 p.m. Click here for your invitation. For more information and [...]

Asian-style Spaghetti & Chicken Salad in Baked Wonton Cups

Serves: 6 2 cups (500 mL) cooked chicken ½ lb (200 g) whole wheat spaghetti 2 Tbsp (30 mL) low-sodium soy sauce 2 Tbsp (30 mL) unseasoned rice vinegar 2 Tbsp (30 mL) ketchup 1 Tbsp (15 mL) honey 1 Tbsp (15 mL) toasted sesame oil 1 Tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil 2 Tbsp (30 [...]

Visit Tinhorn Creek Winery this spring or summer

Spring is always an exciting time of year around a winery and this year is no exception. Pruning is completed and buds are starting to form on vines. Bottling is well underway and anticipation of new releases. The official start to wine season, the South Okanagan Winery Association (SOWA) Banee, was this past weekend in [...]

New Wine Reviews

Number of Wines Recommended: 47 Review date: April 17, 2010 The highlights in this Vintages release include:   – 16 wines under $20 – Best value white: Herbal-fresh New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc for shellfish and vegetarian dishes $14.95 – Favourite white: California delivers bottled sunshine in this voluptuous Chardonnay 92/100 – Best value red: Chilean [...]

Exposé Portfolio Tasting Toronto April 26

More than 100 wines will be showcased as part of the Expose Portfolio Tasting on Monday, April 26 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Art Gallery of Ontario. Meet the winemakers and samples wines from more than 30 wineries, including:   Jackson-Triggs Robert Mondavi Woodbridge Mondavi Open Toasted Head Hardys Kim Crawford Clos [...]