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Meet your Masters of Wine
For the first time, two literal masters of their tasting skills were able to make their assessments of each wine and then compare their notes.
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Australia’s Hidden Gems
We sit in the centre of South Australia’s swathe of vineyards. An hour to the north: The Barossa. Half an hour east are The Adelaide Hills, while McLaren Vale sits 45 minutes to the south.
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Burgundy Vintage Report
The subtle differences in Burgundy soils, topography, and orientation gives distinctive flavours in grapes from vineyards as close as several metres apart.
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Celebrating 50 Years!
The joy of wine is a shared experience. Wine is almost always tasted together. With your family, friends, the winemaker, a Master of Wine, or thirty people you just met.
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Chicken Cacciatore alla Figliola
Our very own Managing Director, Greg Rinehart, shares this recipe handed down in his uncle’s family since they emigrated to Canada in the 1950s.
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The Opimian Q&A: Giovanni Messina from Eudes
Giovanni Messina and Laura Torrisi make tiny lots of wine from hand-harvested indigenous varieties grown in the Etna appellation on Sicily’s east coast.
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Thank you for a great 2022 Cellar season!
As we have begun to travel both Canada and the world, we have heard from Members and producers alike how much they appreciate the evolution of this Cellar magazine and Opimian in general.
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A look at things to come—Opimian’s 2023 Cellar season
Opimian’s 2023 Cellar season will begin with C300 in November. It will mark the beginning of Opimian’s 50th year! That is a milestone that many Clubs never reach.
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The Treasure Hunt: Grapes and Wines
Italy is the top world wine producer and relies on its native grapes to accomplish that. Paradoxically, very few Italian grapes are planted or excel elsewhere, making the country a treasure trove of unique grapes and wines.
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Harris Beach Cask Club
Joshua’s dream was to create a club where passionate Whisky lovers could come together to experience their favourite spirit in ways that they had never done before.
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Barolo and Barbaresco: The Killer Bees of Piemonte
Piemonte’s contributions to the hive are Barolo and Barbaresco, two of the most prestigious DOCG zones in all of Italy.
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Coups de Coeur: Opimian’s highest-scoring wines
There is no better time to reach for your favourite bottle of wine from your own collection. These Coups de Coeur are Opimian’s highest-scoring wines to consider adding to your cellar.
Meet your Masters of Wine
For the first time, two literal masters of their tasting skills were able to make their assessments of each wine and then compare their notes.