Wine and Food

Jane Staples

Jun 25, 20201 min read

SUMMER IS SANGRIA TIME!

Photo, Adonyi Gábor from Pexels Summer’s here and we’re spending more time enjoying every minute of sunshine and long, leisurely evenings...

Jane Staples

Feb 1, 20205 min read

A Foodie in Croatia

My food and wine adventures continued last fall with a visit to Croatia.

Jane Staples

Jun 4, 20192 min read

Curious About Orange Wine?

Rosé is a perennial favourite, especially during summer months. Its happy pink hues and crisp fragrances are very appealing and it’s...

Jane Staples

Aug 8, 20182 min read

A Taste of Sunshine

Last year, I attended an exclusive tasting of Alvear Wines from Spain with a group of sommelier colleagues. We were privileged to have...

Jane Staples

May 14, 20183 min read

Friendly Halifax - A Foodie's Paradise

Halifax has the reputation of being Canada’s friendliest city. It’s also a foodie’s paradise, with an impressive range of restaurants...

Jane Staples

Mar 30, 20181 min read

Wines with Personality

Make a Splash at Your Spring Wedding Brunch or Garden Party Wedding. For my full article, go to: http://publications.virtualpaper.com/ott...

Jane Staples

Mar 18, 20182 min read

Variations on a Sauv Blanc Theme - Kim Crawford Tasting in Ottawa

I love New Zealand white wines. They show appetizing aromatics, clean fruit flavours and zippy acidity. A few years ago I had an...

Jane Staples

Mar 10, 20182 min read

Once Upon a Tasting - @Douro Boys Summit 2015

In June 2015 it was my privilege and total delight to attend The Douro Boys Summit in Portugal. It all began early one spring morning,...

Jane Staples

Mar 9, 20181 min read

Vino & Bubbly - Expert Advice on the Best #Wedding Wines

It’s happening! You met "the one", you fell in love and now you’re getting married. Time to get into the details of the day. The wedding...

Jane Staples

Mar 6, 20182 min read

Once Upon a Tasting – Lunch with “Mr. Chardonnay”of Robert Oatley Wines

I love wine because it brings people together. Wine offers something for everybody…whether you’re interested in the viticulture, or the...

Jane Staples

Mar 6, 20182 min read

Yalumba Wines - A Taste of Australia

Not long after I acquired my Sommelier certification, I was invited to a professional winetasting of Yalumba Wines at the Australian...