Inspiration
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Why not try colourful, inventive cocktails for a change from the familiar classics? Experiment with garnishes to create fun, attractive presentations. And if you’ve never tried pairing food with cocktails, now’s the time to explore the possibilities.
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Our elegantly simple yuletide menu will tickle your taste buds! Naturally, traditional fare is in order, but some dishes have been revisited and now come with an exotic twist.
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In articles about wine tasting, whether in printed publications or even in SAQ.com, you will come across the suggestion that you should store wine in a decanter for a certain amount of time. But what is the difference between aerating and decanting the wine?
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Dry, sweet, sparkling or still, Chenin Blanc makes a great accompaniment to any meal.
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What are the essentials for creating a bar at home? Mixologist Maxime Boivin helps explain the three families of cocktails spirits and points out the tools that you need from the SAQ. Get ready to simplify and organize your at-home bar!
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Riding on the prestige of the Grands Crus from Médoc, Cabernet Sauvignon has become the most planted red grape variety on the planet, just ahead of Merlot, another variety that originated in Bordeaux.
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Enjoying an aperitif is not just about tasting a white wine or getting out your nice bottle of scotch. The classics will always be a success, but let’s make some room for new tastes and dare to try new cocktails! Here are some original aperitifs.
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In the same way that Quebec’s pâté chinois has no connection with China, chili con carne actually has nothing to do with Chili! The dish comes from our American cousins, specifically from San Antonio, Texas. Here are two wine pairings to go with this spicy dish made from a base of meat and tomatoes.
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Do you know how rosé is made? Here to help shine a light on the world of winemaking, we explain the two main techniques used in the production of rosé.
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Have you got some litchi liqueur in your bar at home? Here are several ideas on what to do with it . . . besides making a litchi martini!
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Grenache is now one of the most popular varieties on the planet, thanks in part to its great expressive diversity. Here are a few Spanish examples.
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Here are some all-purpose wines that go well with traditional holiday meals.