Archive for December, 2009
Tips For Buying A Wine Gift Basket
Posted by: | CommentsThere are some things to know when shopping for wine gift baskets. Most importantly, you should realize that just because a basket looks to contain a high quality wine, that doesn’t mean that it is high quality. Looks can be deceiving and a company may package a cheap wine in pretty wrappings to make it appear a better quality than it is. So, first and foremost, check the brand and vintage of the wine in the basket before considering the purchase.
canada - wineries in ontario
Posted by: | CommentsHillebrand Winery is one of the primer wineries in the Niagara on the Lake region and they have been known for producing the best ice wine around the globe. There constant experimentation with Wine Tastings and the urge to create a wine that would set a new level in the wine making industry gave birth to Trius in 1989. Trius is a blend of selected best Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes. The wine gained great popularity and became a part of every Niagara-On-The-Lake festival, Wine Clubs, Wine Tours, and Wine Tasting competitions. It was two years later that it was internationally acclaimed and got the trophy for the best red wine in the world at the International Wine and Spirits Competition in London, UK.With time Trius has evolved as a brand in itself and now you can find a huge variety in Trius Ice-Wine which includes Trius Red, Trius Grand Red, Trius Cabernet Franc, Trius White, Trius Chardonnay Barrel-Fermented VQA, Trius Chardonnay Unoaked, Trius Riesling Dry, and Trius Brut. The ice wine is truly one of the rich, elegant wines in the Niagara-On-The-Lake.It has won several awards and accolades in various festivals for the richness in its taste and the high quality standards that have been used for the making of this precious liquid. The bottle of Trius reflects the opulence of the rich liquid that it carries and,its unique taste exhibits the skill of winemaker.
Where Does Wine Come From?
Posted by: | CommentsMany wines can look back on a long history, since they come from might look centuries old vineyards, which employs over many generations with the wine, or they have been pressed from grapes that were already known to the Romans and Greeks in ancient times. These are just two points, the wine and history combine.
There are other points of contact, for example, if a winery is completely dedicated to the traditional production and works like his ancestors before 100 years and more. This is also a point of connection between wine and history.
