Uncorking the World of Wine
In the wine pairings category, we like to include articles about pairing different types of wine with various foods for the best taste experience!
ItsFridaySoWine.com is a personal wine and food blog based in Ancaster, Ontario, offering tasting notes, food-pairing ideas, and casual wine reviews for everyday wine drinkers. Ada & I typically choose a specific bottle, describe its aroma, flavor profile, body, and how well it pairs with a meal, sharing honest personal impressions rather than professional critic … Read more
Discover the rich, bold taste of Wakefield Estate Shiraz from South Australia’s Clare Valley. Packed with dark berry fruit, black pepper, and hints of dark chocolate, this velvety red finishes with smooth, spicy oak. Perfect alongside smoky barbecue, pepper-crusted steak, grilled sausages, or rich chocolate cake—your ultimate Friday night Shiraz! Here is what we decided … Read more
Discover the bold allure of Red Knot Cabernet Sauvignon from McLaren Vale’s family-owned Shingleback Winery—a full-bodied South Australian stunner bursting with blackcurrant, blackberry, cherry, dark chocolate, and vanilla spice. Oak-aged for smooth tannins and a lingering finish, this award-winning red is your Friday night hero. Pair with grilled sirloin steak, roasted veggies, or robust cheeses … Read more
This wine comes from Smoking Loon Wineries. Smoking Loon Old Vine Zinfandel is a full-bodied and rich wine with a deep ruby color. Zinfandel is a grape variety that is primarily grown in California. It is a versatile grape that can be used to produce both red and white wines. Zinfandel is known for its … Read more
Today is our 32nd wedding anniversary! Whoohoo! We had first thought that we would go out for a restaurant meal at the Keg or similar. Instead, we decided to grill our favorite meal — Steak. Today’s Aglianico Pick Vieni Aglianico is a red wine produced by Vieni Estate Winery. They offer a large catalog of … Read more