Wine
The SAQ's The spirit of knowing blog offers you plenty of articles on the world of wine to find out more on grape varieties, vintages, cellaring conditions and much more!
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The acid in vinegar tends to bring out a wine’s inherent acidity.
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Get to know Rioja, a Spanish region with thousands of years of winemaking history.
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Elian Da Ros is the most original, congenial representative of this delicious designation in France’s southwest.
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From the Andes Mountains to the Patagonian plains, the country and its winemaking are constantly pushing the limits and diversifying styles – a definite asset for South America’s main wine producer.
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Have a preference for New World wine? Do you know exactly which countries this term refers to? Keep reading to learn more about the distinction.
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Long considered too hot for wine production, the Maremma region is today home to the Super Tuscans. The secret of their success? Bordeaux grape varieties, a bit better acclimatized to slightly warmer maritime conditions.
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Crowned Best Sommelier in Canada last September, Toqué!’s sommelier now aims to conquer the Americas during a competition that will take place in Montreal. Here’s a closer look at the cheerful competitor.
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Tasting a wine is about more than just putting the glass to your mouth. You have to use both your mind and your senses, along with a meditative thoughtfulness.
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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.
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Many believe that Alsatian wines are sweet and mild. But is that fact or fiction?
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Jura is a small region—especially in terms of production. It’s worth the hunting though, these wines are diverse and very original!
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Italy’s cuisine brings to mind tomatoes, pasta, pizza... but it is also all about freshness, conviviality and simplicity! Here are a few ideas for putting together a typically Italian meal.