Drinking Inside the Box (or can or pouch or…)
As the realities of climate change emerged, ‘sustainability’ became a ubiquitous term in nearly every industry. While sustainability may be viewed by some as a more marketable buzzword than eco-responsibility, a great number of producers are committed to reducing wine’s impact on our environment. As a result, alternative wine packaging has become a focus and […]
Holiday Hosting
’Tis The Season, as they say. And for us, The Season includes hosting festive gatherings with family, friends and great wine. Cool weather, hearty fare and a celebratory mood provide the backdrop for a myriad of opportunities to pop corks and fill glasses. Whether you’re hosting a casual holiday drop-in, a traditional sit down meal […]
UMAMI
Spread out over the tongue are papillae, which contain bud-shaped organs that detect taste. “Taste buds”, as we usually refer to them, are comprised of dozens of taste cells clumped together. The taste cells contain receptors for sweet, salty, sour, bitter and umami substances. From these receptors, information is transmitted to the brain to record […]
We Love Fall
Football 🏈 Thanksgiving 🦃 Halloween 🎃 Pizza! Turkey! Candy! We love this time of year – great sleeping weather, splendid foliage and autumnal activities that never get old. Here’s a look at our some of our October traditions and favourite fall foods, as well as the wine styles to accompany them. Football Whether on your […]
Wine Body
You have likely heard someone talk about a wine they are enjoying as “light” or “lean”, “medium-bodied” or “bold and full”. These terms describe the body of a wine – its perceived weight and viscosity on your palate. To understand the concept better, think of milk: the difference between light- medium- and full-bodied wines would […]
Destination Discoveries – Moropoulos Rose Moschofilero
Ready to take your palate around the world, try new things and learn about unique destinations? The Buyers+Cellars Destination Discoveries newsletter will keep you up to date on our amazing wines being featured in the LCBO Destination Collection. LCBO’s Destination Collection The Destination Collection is a program run through the LCBO that allows customers to […]
Destination Discoveries – Reserve Personnelle
Ready to take your palate around the world, try new things and learn about unique destinations? The Buyers+Cellars Destination Discoveries newsletter will keep you up to date on our amazing wines being featured in the LCBO Destination Collection. LCBO’s Destination Collection The Destination Collection is a program run through the LCBO that allows customers to […]
Destination Discoveries – Erzetic Rebula
Ready to take your palate around the world, try new things and learn about unique destinations? The team at Buyers+Cellars is excited to introduce our Destination Discoveries newsletter, where we will keep you up to date on our amazing wines being featured in the LCBO’s Destination Collection. LCBO’s Destination Collection So what is the Destination […]
Portuguese Wine – Yours To Discover
Despite a modest uptick in popularity recently, Portugal is a relatively undervalued and underappreciated category in the wine world. For those looking for interesting, expressive and distinct wines that punch well above their price point, Portugual is worth your attention! The county is in the throes of a vinous revolution, with a quality-focused generation of […]
Acidity & Wine
One of the most important but least appreciated elements in wine is acidity. Without it, wines would taste flabby and lifeless, ponderous and heavy on the palate and lack any kind of freshness or vivacity. The harmonious balance of fruit, sweetness and acidity — along with tannic structure in reds — makes for eminently enjoyable […]
