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Gerd Stepp—Winemaking Runs in the Family
Even as a young child, Gerd Stepp, now owner and winemaker of his winery, found himself in the family vineyard with his parents. He already knew that he would continue the family tradition of viticulture. Gerd learned a great deal in those early years among the vines, went for formal education in viticulture and winemaking,…
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The Complete Guide to Italian Wines at Opimian
With such a large array and choice, it’s no wonder Members are fond of Italian wines, making Italy the fastest-growing country for wine sales at Opimian.
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The Many Styles of Veneto
Romeo and Juliet’s city of Verona is a stone’s throw away from the vineyards of Valpolicella.
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Discovering Cru Beaujolais
Let Louise Wilson MW guide you through the beautiful hills of Beaujolais.
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Ten Bar Phrases You May Not Know
“A medium-dry vodka martini, lemon peel, shaken…not stirred.” You may have heard this quote from your favourite Bond film, but do you really know cocktail lingo?
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Pea & Ricotta Crostini
What better way to celebrate Mom, than with a delicious meal and a blushing bottle of rosé?
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Q&A with Sandrine Darriet Froléon of Vignobles Darriet
The Darriet Family history began in 1798 when Alfred Darriet started making wine on his Loupiac property.
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France’s 3 Bs Are Back
Opimian began as a collective of wine lovers who sourced and imported quality wines from around the world.
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The 1855 Classification and Second Wines
There are records dating back to the 18th century of famous estates making second wines.
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Heroic Viticulture
If you have been an Opimian Member for any time at all, the name Mauricio Lorca will be familiar to you. We have been enjoying Maurico Lorca‘s fine wines from the Uco Valley in Mendoza for many years. He even visited us in Canada a few years ago and met many of us face…
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Shrimp in Spicy Fennel Broth
“Never cook with a wine you wouldn’t drink,” he said. “Though I guess that presupposes that there is a wine I wouldn’t drink.” – Lev Grossman
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Treasures from Jerez
If you get excited about wines that punch above their weight, Sherries from the Jerez region in southern Spain are worth exploring.
Gerd Stepp—Winemaking Runs in the Family
Even as a young child, Gerd Stepp, now owner and winemaker of his winery, found himself in the family vineyard with his parents. He already knew that he would continue the family tradition of viticulture. Gerd learned a great deal in those early years among the vines, went for formal education in viticulture and winemaking, […]