A Tipple of Wine

A woman and her musings about all things wine related, from wines to books!

  • Malbec Wine

    That night I felt sophisticated and bold, like the wine in my glass. I imagined I had made a discovery only a special few could appreciate.

  • How to Learn About Wine

    Whenever friends ask where and how I learned about wine, my answer is always the same: everywhere and anywhere the information is available. My initial foray into studying wine began a few years ago when my husband gifted me the Wine, Spirits and Trust (WSET) Level 1 course. This program provided me with a solid…

  • The Book that Inspired My Passion for Wine

    It is cliché to say a book or written word can change a person’s life. Yet, as an aspiring freelance writer, I hope that one day someone will feel that way about something I have written. I want my words to move or inspire them, even if only for a little while. The book that…

  • Confession … I’m not a Big Fan of Champagne

    I have a confession: I am not a big fan of champagne. I adore the celebration that normally accompanies this drink, along with the champagne flutes containing its bubble. Every December I look forward to the display of champagne bottles and nearby sparkling wines, waiting to be brought home in time for New Year’s Eve…

  • Portuguese Wine Story

    When I used to think of Portuguese wines my initial thoughts were of the Douro River, the coastal town of Porto and of course, Port Wine. On May 1, 2024, I had the opportunity to change this perspective by attending the Get Away with the Wines of Portugal, hosted at The Well in Toronto, Ontario. With over…

  • Just a Tipple of Wine

    I’ve never liked grape juice. Even as a child I couldn’t see its appeal. This lasted until I learned the word wine.  As a child my parents would allow my brother and I what my mother described as “just tipple of wine” on special occasions. The tiny glasses at our table setting would be barely…

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SJ Gabriel

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