Konect Magazine
A study of the senses : May 2023
While I may never describe a wine as smelling of dirty carrots, I may use the term ‘earthy’ and recall the damp smell of earth on the carrots. Sometimes a...
A study of the senses : May 2023
While I may never describe a wine as smelling of dirty carrots, I may use the term ‘earthy’ and recall the damp smell of earth on the carrots. Sometimes a...
Slow down and smell the rosé : June 2023
I am often asked, how do floral flavours get into wine? Are flowers and grasses ground up or marinated in grape juice? If a wine has notes of honeysuckle, has...
Slow down and smell the rosé : June 2023
I am often asked, how do floral flavours get into wine? Are flowers and grasses ground up or marinated in grape juice? If a wine has notes of honeysuckle, has...
Mulling in over : November 2022
I am looking forward to the return of the famous German market. I love the atmosphere of the markets and of course, a warming mug of Gluhwein! Glühwein is essentially...
Mulling in over : November 2022
I am looking forward to the return of the famous German market. I love the atmosphere of the markets and of course, a warming mug of Gluhwein! Glühwein is essentially...
Mindful moments with wine : September 2022
Wine tasting uses all your senses and I especially love spending time ‘nosing’ a glass of wine. Swirling the glass and gently coaxing the wine to release aromas and aromatics....
Mindful moments with wine : September 2022
Wine tasting uses all your senses and I especially love spending time ‘nosing’ a glass of wine. Swirling the glass and gently coaxing the wine to release aromas and aromatics....
Memorable Pairings : March 2023
Recently my husband and I traveled to Iceland with friends. We were enticed by images of the famous Blue Lagoon, the chance to spot the Aurora Borealis and to explore...
Memorable Pairings : March 2023
Recently my husband and I traveled to Iceland with friends. We were enticed by images of the famous Blue Lagoon, the chance to spot the Aurora Borealis and to explore...
Eis Eis Baby! : February 2023
Winter in the winemaking calendar is usually a quiet time, a time to relax after a busy period. This is not true for winemakers in the coldest regions of Canada,...
Eis Eis Baby! : February 2023
Winter in the winemaking calendar is usually a quiet time, a time to relax after a busy period. This is not true for winemakers in the coldest regions of Canada,...