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Le Gamay Nouveau

Le Gamay Nouveau est Arrive!

Like many wine regions of the world, Beaujolais in France has always made a young wine to celebrate the end of harvest season. Fresh and juicy, these wines are a bold purple-pink color, bursting with an amazing array of fruit aromas, while their low tannin levels make them extremely - sometimes perilously – drinkable when young.

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POSTED July 27th, 2010 | 0 COMMENTS


The World's Oldest Champagne Found on The Baltic Seabed

In fascinating wine news, the World's oldest drinkable champagne was recently found in a shipwreck off the coast of Finland. Read the full article from the BBC News below:

Divers have found 30 bottles of champagne thought to pre-date the French Revolution on the Baltic seabed.

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POSTED July 25th, 2010 | 0 COMMENTS | POST A COMMENT


How To Remove Red Wine Stains With Common Household Products

It happens. To some of us more often than others. The drip, the tip and the all out spill. Inevitably it seems to occur most often in the presence of all things white. And while it is unfortunate there is hope. The key to successfully removing a red wine stain is acting quickly. There are many commercially available products on the market but chances are, you have everything you need conveniently located right in the comfort of your home. 

Whichever stain removal procedure you choose there are a few important rules to follow:

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POSTED July 22nd, 2010 | 0 COMMENTS | POST A COMMENT


Top Ten Most Expensive Wines in the World

Fantasizing about luxury and a never ending budget is always a fun way to pass the time. For the jewellery collector it might be the finest from Cartier or Tiffany, a car fan likely has their sights set on a Ferrari Enzo or Bugatti Veyron but the ideal dream for a wine lover is no doubt delving into the wonderful life of the "World's Most Expensive Wines".

By no means does price dictate the quality of wine. There are plenty of fabulous inexpensive wines just as there are many less appealing expensive wines but in the spirit of an enchanting notion, let's take a look at the top ten most expensive wines in the world:

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POSTED July 18th, 2010 | 0 COMMENTS | POST A COMMENT


California Wine Festival

The California Wine Festival is one of the States largest outdoor wine festivals. If you happen to find yourself in Santa Barbara from July 15th-17th, this event is definitely a must go-to. The beachfront festival includes 350 wines from over 100 of California’s best wineries and also features silent auctions and live music. A perfect event to enjoy the sun, sand and of course wine.

 

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POSTED July 10th, 2010 | 0 COMMENTS | POST A COMMENT


Cool Wines for Summertime

With Summer officially in full swing it's time to lighten up a little. There are few things greater than enjoying a  glass of wine surrounded by beautiful sunshine. Summer is the highest grossing time for wine sales and as such, most people are looking for good value and younger, lighter wines.

 

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POSTED June 30th, 2010 | 0 COMMENTS | POST A COMMENT


Winery Tours

Winery tours can be a terrific experience for any wine lover interested in informing themselves more so in the behind the scenes heart of it all. Winery tours are a great way to witness the stages of the art of winemaking from the very beginning and Summer is the perfect time to take up a winery tour. After all, these tours are educational, fun and a fantastic way to spend a sunny day surrounded by all of the phases that bring us the beauty of wine.

 

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POSTED June 24th, 2010 | 0 COMMENTS | POST A COMMENT


FIFA's World Cup Draws Attention to the Beauty of South African Wines

The World is abuzz with Soccer's World Cup fever and South Africa's Wine industry is benefiting from the heat too. South Africa's wine regions are blessed with great soil, a hot mediterranean climate with cool breezes from the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. The most popular grapes grown in South Africa are the Cinsault which produces a fabulous Pinotage, the leading red in South Africa, and the Chenin Blanc, a late ripening grape producing a dry, crisp, tropical fruity white.

 

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POSTED June 19th, 2010 | 0 COMMENTS | POST A COMMENT


Winexpert Announces The Perfect Summer Time Beer

Winexpert Announces The Perfect Summer Time Beer

Coming to a Winexpert retailer near you June 14, 2010

Barons Lime Lager is a refreshing American Light-style beer with a bracing splash of pure lime flavour
and a crisp zesty finish.


Lime beers are the most popular style introduced in years, and no wonder: nothing refreshes quite like
a hit of citrus in a light, clean beer. But although citrus and beer seems like a new trend, it goes back
a long way: the iconic image of a Mexican beer is one with a wedge of lime in the neck of the bottle,
the Germans drink Radler Pils (beer and lemonade) and the English drink vastly more amounts of
lager and lime than they do traditional ales. It’s time we caught up!

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POSTED June 15th, 2010 | 0 COMMENTS | POST A COMMENT


Make something Spéciale

Make Something Speciale

(for a limited time only)


For a limited time only, Winexpert is offering three great products for you to make and enjoy this fall. We are pleased to announce the return of Chocolate Raspberry port and are excited to announce the return of Okanagan Peach Icewine (by popular demand) and the introduction of Blackberry Port.

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POSTED June 15th, 2010 | 0 COMMENTS | POST A COMMENT


Niagara New Vintage Wine Festival

June 12th marks the beginning of Niagara's three weekend wine and food festival. It's no wonder the New Vintage Festival is in its 15th year considering the Niagara Peninsula is one of the most well-known wine regions in Canada. This festival showcases the newest vintages that the Niagara region has to offer from 2009. Along with multiple wine tastings from Niagara's beautiful wine country, there will also be local chefs dishing up their delicious creations at six local wineries. Some of the events also include a seminar on wine and cheese pairing and a wine and seafood extravaganza. 

For more information on Niagara's New Vintage Festival visit their official website here.

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POSTED June 8th, 2010 | 0 COMMENTS | POST A COMMENT


Father's Day Gift Ideas for the Wine and BBQ Lover

Father's Day is fast approaching and what better way to show your appreciation to that special Dad than with a personalized gift. Below are a list of fantastic ideas for any BBQ and wine lover.

L'atelier du vin Decanter

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POSTED May 31st, 2010 | 0 COMMENTS | POST A COMMENT


Award-Winning Winemakers Choose Winexpert Brands

At the 2010 WineMaker International Amateur competition, held April 16-18, wines made with Winexpert brands were awarded a total of 244 medals.

Each year, winemakers throughout North America put their trust in Winexpert and enter wines made with our products, and each year those wines consistently receive amazing results in this competition across all of Winexpert brands; Limited Edition, Estate, International, Original, World Vineyard, Vintners Reserve, Spéciale and Island Mist– a testament to their winemaking ability and also to the award-winning quality that Winexpert wine kits produce.  

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POSTED May 30th, 2010 | 0 COMMENTS | POST A COMMENT

Hosting a Blind Wine Tasting Party

Hosting a wine tasting party is an excellent way to gather fellow wine enthusiast friends and exercise your palette. Wine tastings are very versatile and can range from simple and casual to an elaborate tasting. Either way hosting a wine tasting party is fun and informative and a perfect reason to gather a few friends for an evening of entertaining. Below are some tips to get you started with a blind tasting.

 

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POSTED May 25th, 2010 | 0 COMMENTS | POST A COMMENT

Food and Wine Classic 2010

Anyone who is passionate about food and wine is likely familiar with Food and Wine Magazine. Food and Wine Magazine is highly regarded in the industry which is why their annual Food and Wine Classic, which is held in Aspen every year, is such a coveted event and for good reason. The Food and Wine Classic is a three day event that includes cooking demonstrations, wine seminars, wine tastings and food and wine pairings from a who's who of culinary and wine superstars. With fantastic talent like Rick Bayless, Tom Colicchio, Gail Simmons, Mario Batalli, Marni Old, Alessia Antinori, Richard Betts and many, many more inspirational experts, this event is definitely a food and wine lover's dream. 

 

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POSTED May 17th, 2010 | 0 COMMENTS | POST A COMMENT

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