Imagine going for a walk just outside your house in one of Toronto’s densely populated neighbourhoods and seeing a 300-pound adult black bear. What would you do? Last night there were several sightings of a bear reported in Scarborough around the McCowan and Finch area. That is about 9 kilometres from…
TORONTO-BASED AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR LIZ PALMER NAMED A DAME CHEVALIER IN THE ORDRE DES COTEAUX DE CHAMPAGNE, PARIS
In case you missed it, our very own Liz Palmer has been further recognized for her international skills as a critic and judge. MetroActive is proud of all of our members and we will help you promote you and your good work around the world. Contact your community sponsor or email…
VINEXPO ANNOUNCES MAJOR NEW YORK EXHIBITION MARCH 5-6, 2018
Vinexpo New York will feature two days of business meetings, tastings, conferences, master classes and networking events. The leading international exhibition for wine and spirits professionals is bound for the U.S. with Vinexpo New York, March 5-6, 2018. Produced in association with Diversified Communications, the show is expected to host…
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Toronto Flooding Aftermath Is A Serious Health Threat
Picture from Health Canada website May 5, 2017 isn’t the first time Toronto has experienced flood-like rain. In the summer of 2013, heavy rains had caused creeks to flood and sewage to flow through the streets. In the aftermath, homes were found contaminated with E. Coli and toxic mold. E.…
HOW TO READ A CHAMPAGNE LABEL
Champagne labeling laws differ from other parts of France because the entire region falls under a single AOP, the protected term ‘Champagne’ and the wines are categorized according to styles rather than designations. Here the status of the producer is more important than the vineyard sites. To distinguish between the…
Luxury Wine Cellars
Here are some interesting and luxurious wine cellars. In-Floor Wine Cellar This $55,000 in-floor wine cellar works for homes that don’t have basements. It is very space efficient and makes for an impressive show piece. [embedded content] Luxury Italian Interactive Wine Cellar[embedded content] Luxury Wine Cellars Underground Backyard Wine Cellar…
Wine Cellars Guide
Most of the higher end luxury homes I sell have professionally designed wine cellars. It is expected that homes in the $2,500,000 and up range have a good sized wine cellar. The more luxurious and expensive the home, the larger and more elaborate the wine cellar. Builders and renovators are…
CHAMPAGNE AFFECTED BY CHARDONNAY SHORTAGE
During the London launch last week of Dom Ruinart 2006 and Dom Ruinart Rosé 2004, Ruinart’s Chef de Cave, Frédéric Panaïotis said that supply was now being constrained by the amount of Chardonnay grapes it could source for the house – a specialist in Blanc de Blancs Champagnes. “Everything is…