October | 2014 | The Demystified Vine

Artisanal Wines: Changes in Perception of Quality

Valerie Stride, WSET ADV Certified

October 26, 2014

Artisanal products seem to be the “in thing” right now. Everything from cheeses to jams to coffee are included under this category. Apparently, all the cool kids are buying artisanal products. What does this mean, really, and how does it apply to consumer choices around wine? I rarely buy into bandwagon persuasion, and this whole …

Would You Care For a Pair of Boobs With that Wine?

Valerie Stride, WSET ADV Certified

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October 1, 2014

Why yes, yes you would. [Grin.] Most folks know that October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. All too many of us know of at least one person who has had breast cancer or who is currently battling it. The statistics are insanely alarming. According to the Breast Cancer Society of Canada: Breast cancer is the …