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What Not To Do When Ordering Wine

When dining out at a restaurant, ordering a bottle of wine can be a delightful experience. However, for those who may not be well-versed in the world of wine, it can also be quite intimidating. Knowing what to do, and what not to do, can ease your anxiety with a few helpful tips. Going to…

Sangiovese & Eggplant Parmigiana

Tuscany can be found down the western coast of central Italy. Sangiovese is the main grape in the area, its name derives from sanguis Jovis, “the blood of Jove” . It ripens late in the season and needs a warm climate, which is why it works so well in Italy. Chianti is a wine that…

Give Thanks ~ Ossobuco & Nebbiolo

It is that time of year in Canada where we gather with friends, family and loved ones to give thanks and share an autumn meal. This is one of my favourite celebrations, with harvest bursting at the seams, a bounty of good food, and especially the root vegetables by the bucket full. Somewhere in between…

Harvest Season Food & Wine

A prairie girl at heart, I love harvest season. The colors of the fields, the trees, the leaves. The signal that the page is turning and a new chapter is about to begin. Some of my best memories from this time of year are friends sharing the bounty from their gardens. Soups, stews, carrot and…

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~Trina Plamondon is the founder of Carpa Vinoa and is a professionally trained wine consultant, educator and importer located Canada.

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