Posts Tagged ‘wine’

Wine Basics

Wednesday, August 1st, 2012

Just in case you are not a drinker but still want to be a little versed… here is a list of wine terms and what they mean.

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Maximize Dining by Skillfully Pairing Wine with Food

Sunday, May 1st, 2011

Looking to enhance your dining experience? You’ve come to the right place.

Paring Wine with Food

Whether you are a wine connoisseur, avid foodie or just someone looking to expand their pallet, we have a few tips and suggestions that might rock your next dining experience.

Before we get too deep into this, let’s begin with a few of the basics. There are numerous types of different wine out there to choose from. Don’t get overwhelmed though; the paring process is a fun and ongoing experiment! First bit of advice to keep in mind: it all comes down to the grape. Heavy, light, fruity, spicy, sweet, dry; whatever your mealtime desires may be, there is a wine out there to go with it. The tricky part is knowing which one!
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The 7 Most Romantic Places in the Blue Mountain Area

Friday, July 23rd, 2010

Whether you’re celebrating an anniversary, trying to get out of the doghouse or just want to earn some Brownie points with the one you love, here are some romantic places to visit while in the Blue Mountain area.

Treat your loved one (and yourself) to a luxury spa day. At Scandinave Spa you can enjoy a massage, a sauna, hot and cold baths plus a healthy meal, all in beautiful surroundings. The price is surprisingly affordable, particularly if you can get there mid-week. http://www.scandinave.com/en/bluemountain/

Scandinave Spa

Take your loved one dancing on Tuesday evenings at Jazz in the Park. This free concert series is in Wasaga Beach at the Oakview Woods gazebo on Mosley Street. It start at 7 pm and runs weekly until August 31st. Featuring mostly swing and big band music, you’ll be able to dance to live music as the sun sets. call 429-3844 x 2287 or check out the Meaford events calendar http://www.wasagabeach.com/events.index.gk

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