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Jane Staples

Jun 14, 20221 min read

Filare Italia Ribolla Gialla 2020 Ready for Summer!

Friuli-Venezia Giulia I.G.T, Italy Crafted sustainably from an ancient indigenous grape varietal, Ribollo Gialla is grown in a...

Jane Staples

Jun 14, 20221 min read

Happy Wine Discovery! Varvaglione 12 E Mezzo Primitivo del Salento 2020

Salento, Puglia I.G.P., Italy An elegant and flavourful Primitivo from Salento, in Puglia, known as the heel of southern Italy’s “boot”....

Jane Staples

Jan 8, 20221 min read

Fabulous Faustino I - Gran Reserva Rioja 2010 A wine icon, made with passion.

Rioja, Spain, D.O.C. The bottle is empty, but the memory lingers on. This was definitely one of my top wine picks of 2021. Rich,...

Jane Staples

Sep 24, 20213 min read

Prince Edward County is for Lovers...

hon·ey·moon | \ ˈhə-nē-ˌmün Originally derived from the Scandinavian practice of drinking mead, or fermented honey, during the first...

Jane Staples

Jun 15, 20211 min read

Great Barbeque Wine - Luigi Bosca Malbec 2018 91 pts.

Mendoza, Argentina An excellent representation of Argentina's signature varietal in this elegant and fullbodied Malbec. Opaque dark...

Jane Staples

Apr 25, 20211 min read

Spring is Rosé Time! Adobe Reserva Organic Rosé 2020

Chile Actually, I love Rosé any time of year. Why? Because it's a mouthwatering wine and it pairs well with a wide variety of foods....

Jane Staples

Apr 12, 20211 min read

I Love Sangiovese! Super Value Fantini Sangiovese 2019 90 points

Puglia, Italy A great wine for under $10.00? Yes! I love Sangiovese and this lip-smacking, fruity version is one more example of why. ...

Jane Staples

Apr 1, 20211 min read

Try This with Chocolate! Carmen Reserva 1850 Premier Carménère 2019

Valle de Colchagua, Chile What a find! Thinking I would pick up a budget-friendly wine for a week night, I took this home and discovered...

Jane Staples

Jan 23, 20211 min read

Just Add Flowers... R. Lopez de Heredia Viña Bosconia Reserva 2008 92 pts.

It's not too early to think about a special wine for your Valentine! Even if you're dining at home, a fine wine will take it to another...

Jane Staples

Oct 15, 20201 min read

Favourite Wine of the Year! Stina Plavac Mali 2016 "For Inspiration" 93pts.

Dalmatian Coast, CROATIA This ripe and luscious Plavac Mali was my favourite wine discovery of the year. It is crafted from hand-picked...

Jane Staples

Aug 28, 20201 min read

Winelovers' Delight - Stina Pošip Inspiration 2018

Brač, Croatia I loved this Pošip from the first sip! It is an indigenous Croatian varietal, grown on the island of Brač, along the...

Jane Staples

Feb 1, 20205 min read

A Foodie in Croatia

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