Meet Joy Spence the very first female master blender
Joy Spence joined Appleton Estate as Chief Chemist in 1981. In 1997 she gained the title of Master Blender. A luminary in the spirits industry, Joy is the first woman…
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Everything you need to know about the Negroni Cocktail, in time for Negroni Week
Internationally celebrated, Negroni Week starts on Monday, September 12th, 2022 and runs until Sunday, September 18th, 2022. Bars, restaurants and mixologists celebrate this iconic classic Italian cocktail during this revered…
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5 Reasons to you should be sipping Château Minuty Rosé
Many celebrities spend their summer vacation in the south of France sipping rosé wine. The most coveted is the region of Provence with St.Tropez being a prized and beloved area.…
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10 Must-visit wineries in British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley
The Okanagan Valley in beautiful British Columbia is the perfect place for you to wine, dine, explore and relax. Start your adventure in quaint Kelowna, B.C. and plan your wine…
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Learn more about Canada’s Darling Mimosa and what it takes to live life on the bright side
Darling Mimosa is a product that should have been invented years ago. After three to four months of trial mixology for the perfect blend, the final blend is made with…
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Meet The Woman Behind National Tequila Day
Meet Karina Sanchez Huitron. Karina is the Global Brand Ambassador for Don Julio Tequila. A Tequila educator, a spirits judge, an adventurous eater and chemical engineer by trade, Karina uses…
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What It’s Like to Drink in Italy: A Cultural Perspective
Italy is known for its wine, coffee, and grappa. In all of these beverages, Italians take great pride in the traditions of their culture. The country has a thriving craft…
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The history and future of The Caesar: Canada’s national cocktail
According to the Canadian Encyclopedia, the ‘Caesar’ is considered Canada’s national cocktail. This Canadian beverage has barely made its way to other places in the world, however, Canadians have embraced…
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How one of Canada’s original female sommeliers transformed wine culture
In 1997 Lesle Gibson enrolled in wine school classes to become a certified sommelier in Toronto, Canada. As one of a handful of female sommeliers back then in Canada, her career…
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Six reasons Portugal’s Vinho Verde is made for the wine curious
Welcome to Portugal’s most aromatic wine region – Vinho Verde. Vinho Verde is a place where wines are sculpted amongst the truest form of nature. Surrounding bio-diversity inspires wines to…
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