The leaves are changing, the air is getting crisper, the days are getting shorter... This just means it's time to re/introduce some delicious new options into your bevvie repertoire. There’s no time like the present to start getting adventurous with your drink choices! Enjoy!

Move over Chile and Argentina, there’s a new burgeoning wine region in South America that’s ready for the limelight. While small in size (about the same size as Washington State), Uruguay is mighty when it comes to wine.

When you think about the US’s wine regions, chances are your mind likely automatically goes to California. But there are so many other regions scattered throughout the US - almost every state has winemaking to some degree. One of the more burgeoning states is Oregon. No surprise considering it’s just north of California, but keep in mind that Oregon is a cooler and rainier state, so vineyard management is often very different from what you might find in California.

Ahhhh… Pinot Noir. A beautiful and temperamental grape - you never really know what side you’re going to get. So when you find one you like, why wouldn’t you stick with it? It’s such a roller coaster trying new pinot noirs.

I stayed in Europe this week with my wine choices, but I did pick up very cool finds. Between Grape Witches and the LCBO, I got my hands on a couple reds and a white that I think will be dynamite!

Austria may not be the first country that comes to mind when you think about wine. It might not even be the fifth country you think of. But Austria is definitely a country you should keep in mind for both whites and reds. The most common wine associated with Austria is the white grape variety of Grüner Veltliner - but there’s so much more than just that.

This week I picked up an interesting assortment of wines. It was definitely a selection outside of my usual, but I was feeling a bit adventurous. So after perusing the Paris Paris wine shop (their selection really is top notch), I narrowed it down to 3 (so difficult!) and here’s what I ended up with.

Tannins and red wine go hand in hand, and I’m sure you’ve heard the word thrown around as a descriptor - and perhaps you’ve used it as well. But do you really know what tannins are?

Being in North America, when you think Cab Sauv, I’m sure a majority of us immediately think of California. And while California does have some excellent examples of the wine, this grape really does flourish in a variety of regions around the world.

One of the most temperamental grapes in the world, Pinot Noir can produce some of the most elegant reds, however it can also produce some very mediocre reds. It’s all about the climate and winemaking influences with Pinot Noir.