The Wine CoachesSparkling Wine — It’s Not Just For Breakfast Anymore
Sparkling wine, whether champagne, Cava, Prosecco, or the dozens of other styles available, is becoming more popular as consumers realize it’s no longer just for special occasions. It’s great for parties or to start a meal, and…
Wine-Knowledge Links
Here are some links that we go to regularly: Wine writers: Jancis Robinson (MW, UK); John Szabo (MS, Toronto); Michael Vaughan (Best Review of LCBO Vintages Releases, Toronto); Julian Hitner (Toronto) Wine Publications: Decanter (UK); Gambero Rosso…
Versatile Red-Wine Picks
Sometimes you’ll need to find a wine that matches a range of dishes, say salmon, red meat, and a vegetarian entrée. You’ll want what we call a crossover wine – able to bridge both red and…
Wine Australia Podcasts
We came across an extensive resource for those wanting to learn more about the wine regions of Australia, and the grape varieties that are making a name for themselves around the world. There are 37 podcasts narrated…
Wine-Region Links (New World)
Useful links to various New-World wine regions: Australia British Columbia California Ontario South Africa
Wine-Region Links (Old World)
Useful links to various Old-World wine regions: France France – Rhône Valley Spain Switzerland Italy – Prosecco DOCG Italy – Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
Dinner Club
Gourmandissimo and The Wine Coaches unite to bring an exciting year of exquisite food and wine pairings to Caledon East. Six dinner evenings were offered in 2013, each featuring a different wine region or style of wine. The…
Clueless About Wine
Think decanting is a real fancy way of talking? Or that Shiraz is a big Las Vegas extravaganza? Or maybe you found yourself at a business dinner. The boss wants salmon. Your client is a vegetarian….
The Wine Coaches
The Wine Coaches are dedicated to helping others discover and enjoy wine. Certified sommeliers and authors of Clueless about Wine, Richard Kitowski and Jocelyn Klemm specialize in providing customized wine-themed events to groups of all sizes….