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Port and Chocolate | Together Forever
Teresa MacDonald, Area Representative from Ontario, adores port. What goes well with port? Chocolate! Dr. Jordan LeBel of Concordia University describes the art of tasting chocolate.
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Josep Vadrí | Clos Montblanc
Josep Vadrí has been the winemaker at the Clos Montblanc Winery for almost 30 years, since the beginning of the new winery located between the towns of Montblanc and Barberà de la Conca.
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Michael Lutzmann Answers Your Questions About COVID-19
It won’t surprise you that we have been getting a lot of questions from members about how COVID-19 is impacting Opimian. We have created this video to answer some of your questions. We wish everyone good health.
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Our Producers Share Their Thoughts
We reached out to our producers from around the world to see how they are faring in these unique and difficult times. Read their heartfelt responses.
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Michel Lamblin from Lamblin Fils
Michel Lamblin has been working for Lamblin Fils since 1975. He took over the company along with his brother Didier in 1987.
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Spumante | Sparkling, Italian-style
Did you know that there are several types of Italian sparkling wines to discover? In Italy, sparkling wines are grouped under the term “Spumante”.
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From Opimian’s New Chairperson
Carol Fitzwilliam was recently named President and Chairperson of the Board of Directors. Welcome, Carol!
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What Is Chablis?
For novice wine lovers, understanding French wines and regions can be a daunting task. While France is home to many wine regions, we are showcasing Chablis, a well-known historical region located in northern Burgundy.
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What is Minerality? | A Little Lesson in Chemistry
Minerality is increasingly sought by winemakers and used as a wine descriptor. But what do we actually mean by minerality? There are many different minerals, but who knows what each smells and tastes like?
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Vintages and the Weather Effect
A wine’s vintage is an essential indicator of quality and provides a valuable reference point to help choose the right wines. But you don’t need to be an expert to understand how it works.
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Go Organic? One Size Does Not Fit All
As wine drinkers, we increasingly desire not only wines that taste great, but ones that also fit within a healthy lifestyle.
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From Mexico to Opimian Via Chile’s Casa Nueva
Opimian member Wayne McGurk’s love of delicious wine and food has taken him to different parts of the world. Whenever his wife and he are travelling, they enjoy meeting new people and experiencing the country through the local cuisine and wine.
Port and Chocolate | Together Forever
Teresa MacDonald, Area Representative from Ontario, adores port. What goes well with port? Chocolate! Dr. Jordan LeBel of Concordia University describes the art of tasting chocolate.