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…

  • Wine Spectator Rated Wines

    Bastide Miraflors, Syrah et Vieilles Vignes 2 — Grenache 2021 When browsing the aisles of the wine section at my local liquor store my attention is often drawn to those bottles or price labels noting an awarded point, such as 91 points. These signs don’t always say who awarded the points or whose point system…

  • 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…

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SJ Gabriel

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