The flavor of white peach in wine of Colombia

Think of Colombia, think of balmy evenings dancing to salsa, fuelled by shots of aguardiente and arepas. But there’s plenty more than the anise-based spirit and cornmeal cakes to sample in the South American country. Chefs have stepped up their game to put gastronomy on the map, with sommeliers and bartenders following suit. Not just appreciating local ingredients and distilling spirits, they also seek out wines from around the world to accompany fine-dining experiences. Their endeavours have pa ...

Upon completing her PhD in Risk Management, Sophie Clusel gave up a steady job to dedicate herself to a single hectare of vines in Côte-Rôtie. Now I’m not sure what they teach in the curriculum these days, but it doesn’t strike me as an entirely risk-free decision. But there are several things that are unusual about this new estate. Scroll down to see tasting notes and scores for nine L’Euthymie De Sophie wines {"content":"PHA+VGhlIHdpbmVtYWtpbmcgY29tbXVuaXR5IG9mIEPDtHRlLVLDtHRpZS ...

Canada’s wine community is mourning the sudden loss of beloved Ontario winemaker Paul Pender. Passing away at the age of just 54, Pender died ‘unexpectedly under tragic circumstances’ on 4 February, 2022, as announced by sister wineries Tawse and Redstone.    Before becoming director of viticulture and winemaking at Tawse and Redstone, he was a carpenter. When he developed an allergy to the dust and solvents, he went back to school to study winemaking at Niagara College in 2004. Pender’s interns ...