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| Dear Natalie, |
May 12, 2012 |
There are some terrific bottles in this week's wine picks for Mother's Day gifts and brunch on Sunday, plus some amazing smart buys, including one wine at $12.95 that I rated 90 points out of 100.
Speaking of Mother's Day, I had fun chatting with Jeff Hutcheson on Canada AM yesterday about bubblies with a fascinating back story involving women.
When you're in stores shopping this weekend, tap into our free wine app to get my top picks and store stock. Our mobile development team is grateful for the encouraging reviews in Food & Drink and iPhone Life Magazine, as well as your positive community support.
The latest news in the wine world is that the marvelous book, The Billionaire's Vinegar, a mystery about a Thomas Jefferson bottle sold at auction, is going to be made into a movie starring Brad Pitt. (He can tend my vines any day.)
Here's my review of the book from the Globe & Mail. Good summer read before you see the movie.
Have a terrific weekend!
PS Want more spring wine picks? You can find terrific bottles in the new issue of Air Miles Inspired Living Magazine. |
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Yesterday morning on Canada AM we talked about bubblies for Mother's Day, especially since they pair so well with brunch favourites such as quiche, frittata and bagels with smoke salmon and cream cheese.
Here's my top 10 bubblies to buy for Mother's Day. |
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