Have you tried Retsina? 🇬🇷 Retsina is a traditional Greek white wine completely unique to the region. It’s made by seeping pine gum in to the wine during fermentation, infusing it with herbal and pine notes giving it a distinct flavour. Historically, pine gum was used to seal wine containers, and today, the traditional pine flavours continue to be carried along with the wine style. 🌲It tastes like a forest in a bottle! ☯️🤯If you’re aware of my passion for wine and nature, you can imagine my brain reacting to this wine style the first time I tried it. I was asking myself, how would this pair with game? How would it pair with pork slouvaki or other meals that are typically accompanied with dried herbs? Or foraged from the forest itself? 💚Of course I’ll be using this for my next nature + wine pairing! 🥂This @kechris Kechribari Retsina comes in a 500ml bottle. A spritely, radiant Retsina that offers ongoing spruce, rosemary and lime aromas and flavours. The palate exhibits a silky and delicate oily viscosity lifted with crisp, juicy acidity. Refreshing, with nature-infused elements persisting on a long, dry finish. This is something special to sip on its own but would also make a fabulous low-alcohol cocktail base. Serve chilled. For more on Retsina and other fantastic Greek wine styles, head to the link in bio for my latest article! #wine #retsina #whitewine #greekwine #winesofgreece #peloponnese #foodandwine #winepairing #winetasting #nature #naturelover #winelover #instawine #winestagram #winehistory #womeninwine #wineblog #winearticle #winewriter #travel #wineexperience #hiking

Sliding in to spring and GAMAY! After the wild amount of snow and then ice storms that we had, I’m ready to celebrate the spring and sunshine! What better way to slide into spring than with Ontario Gamay 🩵 🍷13th Street Gamay 2023 A playful bouquet of bright red fruits including cherry, raspberry and dried cranberry with hints of dried herbs. This is a light-bodied, pure, unoaked Gamay that remains fruit-forward on a palate with lively, fresh acids and polished tannins. Red berries shine thru with some dried leaves and woodsy notes on the outskirts. 🩵This @13thstreetwinery Gamay is such a consistently good wine that pairs well with pizza and charcuterie, and it’s on sale this month at @lcbo ! #wine #vino #winetime #winelover #instawine #gamay #gamayzing #ontariowine #canadianwine #canadianwinerevolution #vqa #13thstreetwinery #winegeek #wineoftheday #spring #instawine #vinfluencer #influencer #wineexpert #canadianwineexpert #winereview #winetasting

What to do in an ice storm? 🧊🍃🥂 ⚡️My area just got hit with a double ice-storm and widespread power outages! 🚗Off to the land of power and heat (for now) with the perfect bottle that pairs with…ice, ice, baby. 💚🍋Croft Twist Elderflower, Lemon & Mint✨ This “slightly sparkly and fabulously fresh” low-alc bottle is great on ice with a mint, basil, or cucumber garnish. I love the light, balanced flavouring of the elderflower, lemon and mint, and deliciously made with Croft Fino and Palomino white wine. Enjoyable in an ice-storm but would also be the perfect bottle for when those warm days finally arrive! #wine #fino @crofttwist_es #icestorm #lowalcohol #lowalcoholwine #mixeddrinks #winelover #wineoftheday #instawine #ontariocanada #storm #elderflower #aperitif #drinks #summerdrinks #winelover #winelife #croft #spritzer #winegirl #womeninwine #winepairing

What is a real wine? 🤔 💡There are a lot of wines out there that are produced for mass consumption that contain extra sugars, flavouring agents, and other additives that will mask the true essence of the grapes and the land on which they’re grown. These wines are produced to be palatable and appealing to the masses - and that’s ok! Just like we know fast food isn’t “real” food, but lots of people like it. 💚However, as a wine expert I get very excited to tell you about REAL wine!! Real wines tell the story about the land on which they’re grown and the pure story of the grapes. Wines with a sense of place, beauty, quality. 🍷This real wine from Descendientes de J. Palacios called Pétalos comes from the Bierzo D.O. of Spain. The old vines used to grow these grapes are 50-110 years old and grow at high-altitudes of 450m-1100 abs! The wine is a balanced cuvée that’s predominately Mencia and exudes freshness and supple, supportive tannins. Black olive, fresh herbs, and plum aromas and flavours detail a complex, high-quality profile. Grab your “real” wine, available now @lcbo #wine #vino #bierzo #winesofspain #winereview #realwine #wineeducation #learnaboutwine #learnwine #winegeek #winelover #instawine #instablog #winereel #womeninwine #mencia #highaltitudewines #oldvines #redwine #wineoftheday #winetalk

Transport your taste buds to Greece without breaking the bank! 🇬🇷🍷 In my latest article, I review 3 affordable Greek wines that pair perfectly with classic Greek dishes. Whether you’re hosting a Greek night in or just craving something delicious, these wines and food combos will make you feel like you’re dining under the Athenian sky. 🌿✨ #GreekWine #FoodPairing #GreekNight #AffordableLuxury #Wine #WineLover #WineWriter #WineArticle #InstaWine

A perfect formula! 🇦🇺🍷👊 🍇The Harvey family is in their 6th generation of grape growing and it truly shows with this Luna Shiraz! When experience and tradition collide, you can expect their expertise to shine thru in the wine! 🍷 A high-quality product with mass appeal 🙌 It’s no wonder @chalkhillwines has the highest cellar door traffic in the region with over 100K people visit per year! 👀Check out my previous post for the review on this lovable bottle 💙🌕 Sponsored, but as always, thoughts are my own. #wine #vino #redwine #shiraz #witsend #luna #winereview #winehistory #winelover #leahspoonerwine #wineexpert #winetasting #wineoftheday #winetime #instawine #winestagram #instablogger #instablog #wineblog #winery #mclarenvalewine #australia #wineinfuencer #wein #winegeek

New tasting! 🌙🍷🇦🇺 Today I decided to open this @chalkhillestate Shiraz from a popular, family-owned winery. The Harvey family has been growing grapes now for six generations, and their experience in crafting admirable wines is obvious with their McLaren Vale Luna! 🌕 Wits End Luna Shiraz 2022 This vegan wine is crafted with grapes from 8 different blocks in Mclaren Vale, South Australia. It’s primarily Shiraz, with a small amount of Barbera that adds acidity and freshness from a warm vintage. The blocks are fermented separately before being held in neutral French oak and stainless tanks to showcase the purity of fruit. Aromas of dark cherry, savoury, cured meat and cloves introduce a full-bodied palate reflecting the same appetizing notes. This wine has an edgy, delivering dark fruit with all-spice flavours alongside juicy acidity and medium, velvety tannins. Fantastic QPR! Have you tried this wine? I hope you’re sipping something delicious this #winewednesday ! Sponsored, but as always, thoughts are my own. #wine #vino #redwine #shiraz #mclarenvale #winery #luna #witsend #winetasting #winereview #winecritic #wineprofessional #wineexpert #womeninwine #instawine #winelover #influencer #vinfluencer #wineblog #livetasting #wines

Sexy Orange 🧡 This 2020 skin-fermented Gris from @brokenstonewinery called Sexy Orange has aged nicely over a five year span! 🍕Orange wine is probably my favourite wine style to pair as it’s so accessible for a wide array of foods. I kept it simple here and paired it with an olive pizza, and also tried it the next day with pad thai 🤤 There are still a few of these bottles hiding in cellar at Broken Stone if you want to #winegeek out with me! #canadianwinerevolution #canadianwine #madeincanada #productofcanada #ontariowine #orangewine #winetasting #wine #vino #gris #winery #winereview #agedwine #foodandwine #winepairing #winecellar #canadiangirl #influencer #instawine #wineinfluencer #wineblog #instablog #winelife #winelover #pecwine #princeedwardcounty

His weekend work vs. my weekend work 😇 This is jokes, we all know that I haven’t had time to sit down since 1995 and while Mr. @leahspooner_wine changed a light fixture, I wrangled kids, cooked, cleaned, worked on articles, and reviewed wine. 😅 Not to mention, I was the foreman and safety supervisor here 👷🏻‍♀️ (Just ignore how the ladder is rigged up) I’ve been a big of @vivace.estate.winery and they always deliver exceptional value! 🍷Vivace Etude 2021 A rustic red with a woodsy charm, this Marechal Foch from Vivace in Amherstburg, Ontario opens with lightning bolt of electric acidity piercing thru savoury flavours of cherry cola, hickory and nutmeg. Layers of dried red berries develop on the palate. The tannins are resolved to silk threads. This would lend itself nicely to pairing with diverse foods - perfect for a deluxe pizza! Drink now. Cheers to a new week ahead! #wine #vino #redwine #marechalfoch #hybrids #vivace #winery #canadianwinerevolution #ontariowine #canadianwine #weekendvibes #instawine #winelover #madeincanada #productofcanada #canadian #wfh #wfhlife #winestagram #winereview #winetasting #foodandwine #winepairing #handyman #ilovemyjob

When you find a wine like this… ✨ Lionheart Malagousia 2023 A pure and refreshing Malagousia from the Peloponnese region of Greece. Introducing itself with fragrant apricot and sea breeze aromas. The palate is medium bodied and elegant, with notes of peach and lemon riding a wave of electric acidity. Encompassing minerality and saline are featured on a very persistent finish. 🦁💛A tribute to the Nemean Lion, it “embodies the bravery and fortitude required to overcome life’s challenges.” 😏If anyone needs me, I’ll be over here pouring a glass, invoking the lion. 🤫 It’s a STEAL!! #wine #winesofgreece #GreekWine #peloponnese #malagouzia #vino #winelover #winereview #winetasting #whitewine #wineoftheday #lionheart #instawine #vinfluencer #winewriter #womeninwine #winestagram #wineweekend #winevibes