1. Mindful Consumption It went beyond just drinking. Mindful consumption also covers everything we consume in our daily lives. The consumption of media, especially social media, and positive community (or the people and things we surround ourselves with) are two examples. Cathy shared some tips for mindful consumption. She mentioned the “60 Second…
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Sherry: A dry wine that everyone should love
Sherry wine doesn’t need to be sweet. Most are dry. Sherry wine in Spain is enjoyed like a fine whiskey. Learn about the various styles of Sherry wine and which wines you should try. Jackson Rohrbaugh is a Canlis Sommelier and shares his knowledge of enjoying Sherry. Sherry is often shown in tiny…
How to Choose Dry White Wines
We all first look at the grape variety when purchasing white wines. It sets the foundation and the flavours. White wine tastes vary greatly beyond their boldness, so it is helpful to categorize them further. Herbaceous: Wines with predominant “green” or herb notes, such as Gruner Veltliner and Sauvignon Blanc, Vermentino, etc. Sweet and…
Extract: Making red wines
Extracting the skin’s colour and the flavour is a key aspect of red wine production. This is called extraction, and it plays a crucial role in the quality of your wine. This is a short illustrated explanation of the importance of extraction. Most wine grape pulp is colourless, except rare teinturier grapes like…
Ten Tips for Buying Wine from a Store
Wine shopping is an exciting experience, especially if you’re new to the industry. The feeling of pure exhilaration you get from not knowing what you’re getting is something that any savvy shopper will be able to recall. On the other hand, novice shoppers tend to be confused by the differences between Merlot and…
What are the Calories in a Glass of Wine?
While there is much to be said about the health benefits of drinking wine every day, nothing has been written about how much it adds to your daily caloric intake. It can be helpful to know the calories in your wine if you are trying to lose weight or reduce your daily caloric…
These are the 10 most popular types of wine.
There are many grape varieties, but there are only 10 wines that are most popular in the United States. Below is a brief description: Popular white wines Chardonnay: Chardonnay, a medium-bodied white wine, is widely grown worldwide but is still America’s most loved wine variety. Chardonnays that have been aged for at least…