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Category: life

Spoiled Rotten
learning about wine, life, wine tasting, wine will save the world

Spoiled Rotten

Some of my favorite days are Mondays (my day off) when I get invited to lunch with visiting out of … Continue reading Spoiled Rotten

Extra-ordinary
life, Love, merlot, wine tasting, learning about wine

Extra-ordinary

I’ve just had the most wonderful night. After a positive, productive day at Sherbrooke I came home and helped my … Continue reading Extra-ordinary

VINITALY International and Northern Lands Week
Canadian wine, Italian wine, life, wine tasting, learning about wine, YEG Wine

VINITALY International and Northern Lands Week

I scarcely know where to begin. I knew it was going to be a busy week but… Monday I had … Continue reading VINITALY International and Northern Lands Week

IVSA Salon Favorites and the Final Chapter in the Stalker Dudie Saga
bar life, life, wine tasting, learning about wine

IVSA Salon Favorites and the Final Chapter in the Stalker Dudie Saga

Last week I attended the IVSA salon with my colleague from Sherbrooke. We tasted: The super fun Chronic Cellars Spritz … Continue reading IVSA Salon Favorites and the Final Chapter in the Stalker Dudie Saga

this is crazy
holiday rituals, life, wine tasting, learning about wine

this is crazy

Beyond new years’ resolution. Real life beckons. Continue reading this is crazy

Liquor Discoveries of 2015
life, Sherbrooke Liquor, wine tasting, learning about wine

Liquor Discoveries of 2015

You just KNOW that you can buy good booze for a reasonable price. Here are a few that I have found this year. Continue reading Liquor Discoveries of 2015

Christmas 2015
life, sparkling wine, wine tasting, learning about wine

Christmas 2015

I’m sitting alone on my comfy couch. The champagne flutes are washed, the porchetta and bread and butter have been … Continue reading Christmas 2015

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