Barbera “Workhorse Grape” With Great Potential
By Ryan Gilchrist As we head into the much-anticipated summer season, we thought it appropriate to highlight one of the world’s great BBQ wines. It may not be the first wine that springs to mind when firing up the grill, but when done well, Barbera’s bright acidity, juicy fruit character and soft tannins are a […]
Fall Flavours
WITH RYAN GILCHRIST SOMMELIER I’m often asked, ‘what’s your favourite wine?’. My initial thought to such a question is…’it’s complicated’. What I do tell them is this…I try as many different wines as I can. AND…I drink wine seasonally! We’re now in the midst of my favourite time of the year, Autumn. Beautiful fall colours, […]
Margaret Hobbs Joins the Buyers & Cellars Team
OTTAWA, Canada (February 22, 2019) Buyers & Cellars Wine Purveyors Inc., Ontario’s newest boutique wine agency, is extremely pleased to announce that Margaret Hobbs has joined their ownership and management team. Margaret will be responsible for expanding supplier and Liquor Board relationships and contributing to the effectiveness of operations. “In my 30 years of working […]
Christmas Dinner Done Differently
WITH ROB NELLIS SOMMELIER Navigating the wine selection at LCBO VINTAGES to choose a special bottle for Christmas dinner – perhaps something a little different or unexpected – can be a daunting task. There is a common misconception that you pair the wine to the turkey at the centre of the meal, but that tends […]
Discovering a Rich New World
My passion for wine began in 2012 when I was working at a little off-the-beaten-path wine bar. They served what the locals liked to drink: Sancerre, Chablis and Pinot Grigio in the summer, while Malbec, Cabernet and Nebbiolo all were the favorites in the winter. When I started there, I had no particular passion for […]
