Philippe Linteau, sommelier at the Portofino, one of the very few restaurants in Québec to have earned a « two glass » rating from world-renowned magazine Wine Spectator, gives us his wine suggestions for Christmas and...[more]
Ah… tea! Who coined the phrase “In England, you must have your tea at 5 o’clock”? If you answered the Duchess of Bedford, then you are absolutely correct.Just a little over a year ago, Sébastien Champagne opened a tea room that...[more]
The Portofino is one of very few restaurants in the city to have been awarded two glasses by Wine Spectator magazine. Its sommelier, Philippe Linteau, offers us some suggestions of country alcoholic drinks. ...[more]
For the summer, Philippe Linteau, somelier at the Portofino, one of the very few restaurants in Québec whose wine list received the distinguished « two glasses » from the prestigious Wine Spectator magazine, offers his...[more]
First things first, let’s begin in North America, more specifically in California’s Napa Valley and “Chandon Blanc de Noirs” (#100693, $24.70). This fruit-driven and full-flavoured dry rose petal sparkling wine features Pinot...[more]
California is not the only wine producing state south of the border. Bacchus is indeed present just a few hundred miles north in Washington's Columbia Valley and has been since the 1960's!With a production of 450,000 cases...[more]
Summer is finally here, ushering in the season of terraces, pools, barbecues and even weddings. So why not take this opportunity to discover and enjoy Québec wines?Let’s start with a bit of the bubbly, but replacing grapes...[more]
Ganton & Larsen Prospect Winery is a relative newcomer among Okanagan Valley winemakers. Since 2007, the winery has drawn plenty of attention and has risen among the Canadian top 20 Dry according to "Wine Access...[more]
After a gorgeous an exceptional season, it is time to harvest the fruit to make different wines and liqueurs. But why not try the Hydromel, a honey-based wine?From the Upper Laurentians area, La Maison Desrochers offers...[more]
