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Wine gift giving tips for novice vinophiles

Trendy, tasty and one-size-fits-all, wine is a versatile holiday gift, whether you're on your way to a house-warming or looking out for something for the in-laws. But navigating the world of wine can be a trial for the novice vinophil [...]

Posted On : Nov, 11 2011 | Comments : 0

Wine Selecting Tips - Basic Advice on Choosing a Wine at Din...

Wine has played a kingly role in the history of the world. People have drunk it in majestic rituals and it has lived in the palace cellars. It has survived through the medieval times and has been used by the priests to cleanse the body [...]

Posted On : Jul, 11 2011 | Comments : 0

Good grapes: Tips for choosing wine

There are better ways to select a wine than simply picking the one with a cute animal on the label. If you’re looking to stock your home or bring the right bottle to a dinner party, here are a few things to keep in mind. Go by numb [...]

Posted On : Jun, 19 2010 | Comments : 0

Tips for seeking out a great B.C. wine

Here's the scoop: In the wild and wacky world of B.C. wine, beer and liquor labeling, the race for gold is already well under way. And the Hired Belly is now thinking that maybe the Cellared in Canada debacle is a mere drop in t [...]

Posted On : Jan, 25 2010 | Comments : 0

Wine: Boost your knowledge with these five tips

Whether you are an experienced wine lover or a relative newcomer to the joys of the grape, there are many fun ways to improve your knowledge of wine. The best part? They all involve tasting. Whether you are an experienced wine lover or a r [...]

Posted On : Jan, 06 2010 | Comments : 0

Jonathan Ray welcomes 2008 with his tips for good-value tipp...

New Year's Eve was carnage and, thanks to the raging thirst of our guests, we managed to get through an absurd amount of wine, including a double magnum I was saving for my birthday. Here's to us: Jonathan Ray takes the task [...]