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5 Facts About Champagne that May Surprise You

September 28, 2025

It's a quiet place. 

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Oak's Impact on Wine

September 7, 2025

Clearing up the confusion around wine's favourite whipping boy.

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What Does "Estate Grown" Mean for Wine?

August 17, 2025

In layman's terms, "home grown." 

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What Does Reserve Wine Mean?

July 27, 2025

It depends. 

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Wines for July

July 6, 2025

Cheers to summer.

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Rosé Roundup

June 15, 2025

The pinks we're drinking this summer.

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Take a Break from Chardonnay with These Alternatives

May 25, 2025

Just a little respite.

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Best Brunch Wines

May 4, 2025

For the times when drinking before noon is considered classy. 

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What Does Old Vines Mean?

April 13, 2025

With age comes wisdom.

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What is Orange Wine?

March 23, 2025

It's just skin contact.

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The Scandalous Truth About Wine and Cheese

March 2, 2025

Don't shoot the messenger.

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Understanding Italian Wines

February 9, 2025

Is Chianti a grape or place? 

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What Makes Red Wine… Red?

January 19, 2025

Asking for a friend.

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What to Drink on NYE If You Don’t Like Champagne

December 29, 2024

Fizz isn’t for everyone.

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My Perfect Christmas Wines

December 8, 2024

I’m dropping names.

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Is Wine Healthy?

November 17, 2024

It depends. 

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Wines Pairings for November

October 27, 2024

On beyond root vegetables.

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Meet Bù

October 8, 2024

Premium wines of European style blended with Canadian energy.

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Good Wines for Turkey

October 6, 2024

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Wines for Fall’s Favourite Meals

September 15, 2024

Pairings for roasts, braises, stews, and soups.

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Off The Beaten Path Wine Regions Worth Visiting

August 25, 2024

Take the road less travelled.

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Natural, Organic, Biodynamic, and Traditional Wines Explained

August 4, 2024

A quick sip to clear up the confusion. Maybe.

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Wine Pairings for Any Burger

July 14, 2024

The how's and why's to a great pairing. 

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10 Chillable Red Wines

June 23, 2024

Chill out this summer. 

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Tiny but Mighty

April 1, 2024

The Quiet Force of Alto Adige.

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Style and Sustainability

March 21, 2024

An afternoon with Donnafugata winery.

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Traditional Easter Meals and the Wines That Pair with Them

March 13, 2024

A celebratory feast.

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Drinking with the One Per Cent

February 25, 2024

Is a blended wine really better?

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If You Like This, Drink That

February 18, 2024

Wines to shake you out of your drinking rut.

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What’s the Difference Between Petit Chablis and Chablis?

January 28, 2024

And size doesn't matter.

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How to Pair Icewine

January 14, 2024

The sweetest thing about winter.

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What to Do with Left Over Sparkling Wine

January 3, 2024

Don’t dump it out!

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Why Crémant May Be Your Best Bubbly Bet this NYE

December 27, 2023

Budget is just the beginning.

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Our Christmas Wine Round Up

December 20, 2023

To give, to get, to serve. 

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What IS Vintage Wine?

December 13, 2023

It's probably not what you think.

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11 Popular Wine Terms to Make You Sound Like an Expert

December 6, 2023

A glossary to wine speak. 

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Why Are White Wines Served Cold and Red Wines Warm?

November 30, 2023

What’s the point?

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Holiday Wine Shopping Strategy

November 29, 2023

Stay calm.

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9 Gift Great Gift Ideas for the Wine Lover on Your List

November 22, 2023

Wine-adjacent treats that show you care.

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Wines for Holiday Canapes

November 15, 2023

From spring rolls to shrimp cocktail, we’ve got you.

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How to Taste Wine

November 8, 2023

A step by step from bottle (to glass) to mouth

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Why Gamay Might Just be The Perfect Fall Red

October 25, 2023

Beaujolais and beyond. 

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Pair Wine Like You Would a Sauce

October 18, 2023

This is our favourite way to pair wine.

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The Hunt for White October

October 11, 2023

Great white wines for fall sipping.

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Are There Cherries in my Wine?

October 4, 2023

Unless it’s cherry wine, no.

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How to Get Rid of Red Wine Stains

September 27, 2023

This is the best way we’ve ever tried.

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Wine 101: What's the Correct Level to Pour Wine?

September 20, 2023

Isn’t it to the brim?

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What Exactly are Earthy Wines, Anyway?

September 13, 2023

Cue the cozy reds.

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How to Open a Bottle of Wine

September 6, 2023

Put down the winged corkscrew.

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What's the Difference Between Tannins and Acid?

August 30, 2023

One dries out your mouth; the other makes it water.

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Wine Pairings for August

August 16, 2023

Here's what to drink with those farmers' market finds.

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6 Tips to Getting a Great Wine at a Restaurant

August 9, 2023

Your sommelier will thank you.

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How to Build a Great Case of Wine

August 2, 2023

Got a cottage invite? This gift will ensure you get asked back.

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Wine Pairings for Any Salad Dressing

July 30, 2023

Make the most of your salad.

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Why You Should Buy Your Wine in Magnums

July 19, 2023

Bigger really is better.

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Great Wines for Seafood

July 12, 2023

There is a wine for everything under the sea.

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Delicious Wine Styles for Summer Sipping

June 21, 2023

It’s summer and the sipping is easy.

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Great Wines for Grilling

June 14, 2023

The pairing secret, is in the sauce. 

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Sommelier Secrets to Chilling Wine Fast

June 7, 2023

Everybody chill. 

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How Long Will Your Wine Last?

May 31, 2023

Some are here for a good time, some are here for a long time.

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A Chardonnay for Every Taste

May 24, 2023

The many faces of Chardonnay.

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Best Serving Temperatures for Wine

May 17, 2023

Get your thermometer, we’re going in!

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The Four Ways to Make Rosé

May 10, 2023

Not all rosés are created equally. 

 

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Wine Pairings for Mexican Food

May 3, 2023

On beyond cerveza and tequila.

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How to Choose Your Perfect Wine Glass

April 26, 2023

Spoiler alert: you can get away with just one. 

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How to Pair Wine with Spring Vegetables

April 19, 2023

Hands in the dirt, face to the sun, wine in the heart.

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The Rosé Sangria Recipe with 20k Views on YouTube

April 13, 2023

People can't get enough. 

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How to Keep Open Wine Fresh for Days

April 12, 2023

You know, if that's a thing for you. 

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Wine and Chocolate Don't Work. Stop Trying.

April 9, 2023

It’s never gonna happen.

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Food and Wine Pairing 101

March 29, 2023

7 simple ideas to make the most of your match.

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Winter is Here: What's Happening in Vineyards

January 18, 2023

Spoiler alert: it’s the most important time of year.

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Icewine Cosmo

January 15, 2023

Canada's coolest wine mixes with 90's glam.

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It's Time for Icewine

January 9, 2023

Wine as cool as ice. 

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What's the Difference Between Champagne and Sparkling Wine?

December 28, 2022

The quick sip on Champagne, Cava, Prosecco and more.

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How to Cook with Wine

December 19, 2022

Almost everything is made better with a little splash.

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Wines for Any Holiday Feast

December 12, 2022

Eight seasonal reds and whites for any Christmas dinner. 

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10 Sparkling Wine Terms You Need to Know

December 7, 2022

’Tis the season and all that.

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The 5 W's to Decanting Wine

November 19, 2022

All you need to know about when, why, and how to decant wine. 

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3 No-Fail Wine Pairings, No Matter What's Being Served

November 17, 2022

Low tannin, low alcohol and high acidity are your friends.

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12 Italian Terms Wine Lovers Need to Know

November 3, 2022

Because we could all use a little help learning the language of love. 

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How to Save Money on Wine

October 28, 2022

Use these five simple and smart sommelier tips to save money at the wine store.

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Quick Sip: The Basics Between Bordeaux and Burgundy

October 21, 2022

Our primer to understanding these famous French wine regions – fast. 

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The 4 Things You Need To Do to Successfully Store Wine at Home

October 15, 2022

Use these four simple tips to sucessfully store your wine collection for the long term.

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How to Pick the Right Wine for A Hostess Gift

October 2, 2022

Our best tips for picking a great bottle every time.

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How to Pair Wine with Fall Root Vegetables

September 26, 2022

Autumn is in the air – and on the table. Here's how to make the most of your fall food and wine pairings. 

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5 Thanksgiving Wine Strategies

September 10, 2022

Rule #1 – never run out.

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Why You Need a House Wine

September 5, 2022

Follow your favourite restaurant's lead to save time, money, and stress.

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How to Drink Wine Like a Pro

February 21, 2022

You asked, we answered. Here are the Sommelier responses to your Top 10 questions about wine.

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Do You Know These Bizarre Wine Terms?

September 8, 2020

From bung holes to punts, we translate wine's most mysterious words for you. 

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Great Wines for Pizza Night

August 8, 2020

The secret to pizza pairing success lies in the toppings 

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5 Under the Radar Wines to Break Out of Your Wine Rut

April 27, 2020

Give your Cabernet the night off.

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How to Pair Wine and Junk Food

April 4, 2020

Your “book club” meeting will never be the same

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The LCBO Strike Threat Proves We Need Privately Run Wine Stores

May 17, 2013

It doesn't just make sense. It makes good business.

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The Wine Sisters put on magnificent event in Unionville..... They did a superb job, both as Sommeliers and on the PR and overall event co-ordination ... Great job and we look forward to working with you on our event!
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I wanted to thank you again for last night. Everyone had a great time, and I received a lot of compliments, on your behalf. You struck a great balance between being informational and entertaining. 10 out of 10.
Our guests had a great evening and Erin made sure that everyone (even non-drinkers) enjoyed themselves! Thanks for making the bridal shower so memorable!
You were great and hilarious, and made everyone feel comfortable. Appreciate your time with me and helping pull this event together.
Thank you very, very, very much for the outstanding planning and support you gave in making this event an absolute success. People were just having a fantastic time and the set-up and style were absolutely brilliant. I think we got what we exactly wanted. I will reach out again!
[They] quickly engaged our group with our wine themed engagement party. Guests were lined up all evening for the experience. [They] very willing to involve guests in tasting discussion. We are all a little more wine savvy - thank you The Wine Sisters
Thank you very much for the amazing wine tasting. We all had the most wonderful time. The wines were excellent and your presentation was very entertaining and informative.
Everything was perfect and very personalized! We still talk about experience and how nice it was. Definitely memories our family will treasure forever.

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