Inspiration

What makes a wine good? It’s such a simple question, yet hard to answer simply... Here are a few thoughts toward a response.

Wine changes with age—that’s why it is often thought of as being alive. But does it always improve with age?

Do you know what to look for in a white wine? We’re here to help make things a little clearer.

Jura is a small region—especially in terms of production. It’s worth the hunting though, these wines are diverse and very original!

Depending on its provenance, how it was made and whether it was blended, Scotch whisky offers many nuances to savour for those willing to take the time to appreciate it.

Does your wine taste fruity, or is it really sweet? Very ripe grapes have a fruity aroma and richness that may appear to be sweetness, without actually containing sugar. Nonetheless, some wines do contain this sweet substance, which helps intensify a wine’s fruity flavours and roundness on the palate.

What is the effect of wood on wine? Should it be noticeable or understated? Here is a bit of background on maturing wine in oak.

How to store alcohol once the bottle’s been opened.

Does wine have to be kept in a cellar? The answer depends on how you plan to drink your wines. There’s an appropriate solution for every choice.

A nice cellar is a diversified cellar. It should contain a little of everything: Monday night bottles at $20, Saturday night bottles at $35 and bottles for important occasions and major celebrations.

Jura is place unto itself. An oddball of French wine regions. There’s plenty of Chardonnay and Pinot for those looking something more familiar, but above all, it’s the realm of Poulsard, Trousseau and, especially, Savagnin.

Quebec knows this cepage as the source of Madiran wines. Yet it has also seen great success in other soils!