NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE — Walking into the Grand Victorian mansion is like taking a glorious step back in time. Located on the scenic Niagara Parkway in Niagara-on-the-Lake, the spectacular Victorian mansion with its Queen Anne Revival influence has been lovingly restored from its roots back to1875 and reflects the opulence and grandiose style typical of the era [...]
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Rick’s Picks – February 2012
Australia has always been a source of excellent red wines. They are mostly full-bodied reds that never disappoint with ripe fruits and a soft texture. The Australian wine industry was built on a simple plan: Source fruit from various regions in that vast country and you will see consistency from vintage to vintage. It also [...]
The East Coast’s Napa Valley
North Carolina has always held a prominent spot on the radar of golf enthusiasts, while wine enthusiasts have traditionally looked elsewhere to pursue their passion. However, the long-standing notion that North Carolina cannot produce quality wines is steadily being discredited, thanks to the emergence of the Yadkin Valley wine region in the north-central section of the [...]
Rick’s Picks – January 2012
As the Christmas credit card bills start piling up and we’re all wondering how to pay for all that enjoyment over the holidays, now a distant memory, it’s time to tighten our belts on all fronts.
Travel Portugal
For most wine lovers, when you think of Portugal it’s usually the fine fortified reds that spring to mind. But the staggeringly beautiful country of Portugal is much more than fortified wines. It is quickly becoming known for its table reds and fresh whites that offer up myriad styles at affordable price points.
Rick’s Picks – December 2011
Portugal is a diverse wine region that’s delivering quality wines at the low end of the cost spectrum (under $15) and some of the best price-to-quality wines at the higher end of the spectrum (over $25).
The Boy’s Golf Weekend
MUSKOKA — The boy’s golf weekend. Just thinking of that makes me long for the next Father’s Day weekend when I will pack up my golf clubs, a cooler full of wine, sleeping bag, change of clothes and a whole mess of raw meat destined for the barbecue. That’s when my group of high school [...]
