Ontario wines shine in this week's wine picks plus there are some terrific bubblies, rieslings and syrahs.
The first official day of fall is still a few weeks away. (Don't let go!)
We can still enjoy summer treats such as sweet corn, chin-dripping tomatoes and grilled steaks with the wines I've paired in the latest issue of Fine Cooking Magazine.
You can now watch part two of our Google + video chat with Bruce Wallner who talks about competing in Canada's Best Sommelier Competition next week.
Bruce also has some great tips for enjoying wine in restaurants too.
Have a great weekend,
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Here are all my picks for Best Value and Top Rated red, white, sparkling, rose and dessert wines. More »
We take a tongue-in-cheek look at "Wines for Women" in the recent issue of More Magazine ... More »
Arlene Dickinson, host of Dragon's Den and The Big Decision on CBC TV, talks about wine, woman and launching her own wine brand Persuasion in the video chat above.