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Fall Wine Touring Series: Lake Country

October 19, 2020 by Annika Betts and Tanja Martell No Comments
The Okanagan Valley spans over approximately 200km, which means that’s approximately 200km of wine touring we get to do. Since...
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Blog, Food & Booze

The Difference Between Table Grapes and Wine Grapes

October 15, 2020 by Britt Dixon No Comments
There are thousands of different grape varieties grown around the world but what makes wine grapes different from table grapes?...
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Blog, Food & Booze, Food + Booze, Living, Wine & Food, Wine Stories

You just said what?! Uncouth Wine Terms in the Real World

October 8, 2020 by Annika Betts and Tanja Martell No Comments
We all know the wine world can be stuffy and exclusive. Well, we’re here to lighten things up and show...
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Ontario Wines for Your Thanksgiving Meal

October 3, 2020 by Britt Dixon No Comments
It’s Fall and harvest time in the Niagara Peninsula. With Thanksgiving next weekend, this is the perfect time to pick...
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Non-Traditional Thanksgiving Pairings

October 2, 2020 by Annika Betts and Tanja Martell No Comments
Let’s be honest, 2020 has been nothing short of unusual. Which is why this Thanksgiving, we’re bypassing the traditional wine...
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Food + Booze, Living, Recipes, Wine & Food

Sips from the Stars: Your Zodiac Cocktail

January 28, 2026 by This Refined Society No Comments
We have all blamed a late-night text on ‘Mercury in retrograde’ or a sudden burst of productivity on the fact...
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Food & Booze

The New Tequila You Need To Try: Elevación 1250

October 24, 2025 by This Refined Society No Comments
Maybe two years ago, I noticed Elevación 1250 sneak onto the shelves at the LCBO. I thought the label and...
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Food & Booze

Afogatto’s New Best Friend

August 7, 2025 by This Refined Society No Comments
Okay, we’ve found our favourite treat of the summer so far. We are big fans of affogato here at RS,...
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Interview with a Sake Samurai!

July 24, 2025 by This Refined Society No Comments
The appreciation and consumption of sake has been steadily increasing in North America and shows no signs of slowing down....
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Bye Bye Bourbon, Hi Rye!

March 10, 2025 by Noah Davis No Comments
The US administration can’t seem to make up it’s mind on tariffs, but one thing is for sure: the future...
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Wine & Food

Good Planet, Good Wine

April 15, 2024 by Noah Davis No Comments
I come from the cold into Black + Blue Steakhouse, weave my way through the bustling après biz crowd, climb...
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Syrah Day & Why You Should be Drinking B.C. Wine RIGHT NOW!

February 17, 2024 by Alyssa Shull No Comments
Today we celebrate a wine that goes by two names and is grown, collected, and enjoyed across the world. Syrah,...
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Wine School: Best in Toronto

January 7, 2017 by iYellow Wine Club 1 Comment
Can 20,000 wine lovers be wrong? iYellow Wine Club is the coolest way to learn about wine – for free....
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A FRESH Experience

July 19, 2016 by iYellow Wine Club No Comments
In June 2016 we helped to launch FRESH Wines at CB2 in Toronto, with celebrity stylist Lynzie Kent.
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Photos: Summer Wine Jam – A Secret Garden Party

September 12, 2018 by Danielle Sippley No Comments
On Thursday, August 23rd we took a trip to Berkley Church to find a Secret Wine Garden” at the hottest...
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Photos: Taylor Fladgate Dinner Party

October 23, 2018 by Tasha Taylor No Comments
On Monday, September 24th, we welcomed the iconic Port house Taylor Fladgate into the iYellow Loft for a memorable dinner...
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Photos: Sauvignon Blanc Day

May 15, 2018 by Danielle Sippley No Comments
On Friday, May 5th iYellow and New Zealand Wines celebrated #NationalSauvignonBlancDay. An evening of sipping blanc, style in blanc and...
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Photos: Taylor Port Cocktail Party

August 7, 2018 by Danielle Sippley No Comments
On Tuesday, July 31st, iYellow and Taylor Fladgate Port brought you a Port Cocktail party! With two unique and delicious...
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Photos: Pinot Noir Day With Meiomi

August 22, 2018 by Danielle Sippley No Comments
On Friday, August 17th we prepared for #PinotNoirDay with Meiomi wines. We celebrated, sipped and swirled, all while building succulents...
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Photos: Cali Wine Jam 2017

April 18, 2017 by Danielle Sippley No Comments
On Saturday, April 1st we sipped the best from California with over 40 wines at our #CaliWineJam. Check out the photos to...
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