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Wining with Mel Ontario sparkling picks part 1

Best Ontario sparkling wines to celebrate the end of 2020 – Part One

December 7, 2020 / Mel / 2 Comments

It’s the time of year where we all start thinking about bubbles! Whether for gift‑giving purposes, or just to open in honour of surviving another day, there is a bubbly for every occasion. To that end, I have compiled a list of the top Ontario sparkling wines to get you through the holidays and celebrate the New Year. I think we can all agree that it’s time for this godforsaken year to come to an end already (don’t let the door hit you on your way out, 2020!).

Wining with Mel virtual Holiday Happy Hour

Next Happy Hour: Members-only holiday party!

December 4, 2020 / Mel / 0 Comments

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Get into the festive spirit with the next edition of Wining with Mel’s virtual holiday happy hour. This won’t be some boring virtual wine tasting – keep reading for all the deets!

FAQ: When do I need to decant/aerate wine?

November 23, 2020 / Mel / 4 Comments

I’ve been getting this question a lot these past few months: when should you decant or aerate wine?

Great question! Let’s break it down into when, what and why to decant or aerate.

Niagara Wine Picks for October

October 12, 2020 / Mel / 4 Comments

People often tell me they don’t like Ontario wines.

I understand where they’re coming from. Many Ontario vines are babies in the grand scheme of things. They haven’t had time to settle into the terroir and establish themselves, so the wines they produce may not be at the same level as Old World wines that have been around forever.

That said, there are many wineries in Ontario whose vines have been around long enough to make absolutely stellar wines. Today I am sharing four stunning Niagara wines, one from each wine group (sparkling, red, white, and rosé!). Let this be a reminder to all the skeptics that it’s time to try Ontario again.