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The Perfect Pair - Food and Wine

Posted on February 28, 2019

by Abi Valentine’s Day is all about spending time with your special someone. We notarize the idea of splurging our significant others with chocolates, flowers, wine, and cheese, and stress ourselves out to make sure Valentine’s Day is the most romantic day of the year. I think this ... Continue Reading →



Whisky and Chocolate

Posted on February 26, 2019

by Curt I've never been super comfortable with the idea of whisky and food pairings. Not because I don't believe you can find complimentary flavour profiles, but because I don't think they make the best of bedfellows. Food fights the whisky. Whisky fights the food. And at the end of the day, ... Continue Reading →



Gin Crazed!

Posted on February 25, 2019

by Shawn We are definitely in the middle of a Gin renaissance or Gin Craze, if you will. With distilleries popping up left and right, and the difficulties of laying down barreled spirit for years and years, gin is both a stream of revenue and an outlet for sensational creativity. You can extract... Continue Reading →



Pinot Noir: Battle Royale

Posted on February 22, 2019

by Abigail What Makes Pinot Noir, Pinot Noir? Pinot noir is not a grape to be messed with. It is notoriously difficult to grow, with it being nicknamed the heartbreak grape. It’s thin-skins burn easily in hot temperatures, and are too delicate in cold areas, so there are only a few areas ... Continue Reading →



Rum named Ron, etc.

Posted on February 16, 2019

by Shawn Woo! This was my first rum tasting! So much fun deciding my lineup, figuring out what to talk about, research the points I’m not quite as clear on. Tasting through my lineup to set the order and prepare notes. It’s definitely one of the most fun parts of the job. It’... Continue Reading →



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