Unwined

Uncork elegance Radiant wines for Spring splendour  By Natalie MacLean Ruinart Brut Blanc De Blancs Champagne, Champagne A.C., France. (LCBO: 62984, $159.95). From Ruinart, a toasty, elegant and fruity Blanc de Blanc bubble, smoky on the nose with ripe apple, apricot, tropical fruits, citrus zest and…

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Sauvage Welcome to Sauvage, ‘nature’s kitchen’ in the booming town of Canmore, Alberta. Restaurant regulars know that it’s Chef Tracy herself who is the mastermind behind each dish and each extraordinary dining experience. Others, here for the ski season, don’t take long to figure it…

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Winter Warmers

These robust wines will keep you warm by the fireside après-ski By Natalie MacLean Vilmart et Cie Grande Réserve 1er Cru Champagne, Champagne A.C., France. (LCBO: 65110, $92.95). Vilmart et Cie Grande Réserve Premier Cru Champagne is a rich, toasty, full-bodied bubble with a vibrant,…

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HF Un-Wine(D)

Let’s fall in love with these wines  By Natalie MacLean Caymus-Suisun The Walking Fool Red Blend 2020, Suisun Valley, California, United States (LCBO 3031, $49.95). Caymus-Suisun The Walking Fool 2020 is a deep and dark, medium-bodied red wine blend of Zinfandel and Petit Sirah fragrant…

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