District 5 - Hockey and Wine for Fun: Bread & Butter Pinot Grigio Pairs Perfectly with the Anaheim Ducks' Rebuild Forget your memories of the Anaheim Ducks from the early 2000s - The team this year is more akin to the District 5 hockey club that Gordon Bombay saves in the original Disney movie. This... Continue Reading →
Imagine a setting where the crisp bite of winter air mingles with the rich aromas of local wine, where the roar of the crowd echoes through the valley alongside the clinking of glasses. This is the unique atmosphere of the Spengler Cup, an annual ice hockey tournament held in Davos, Switzerland. More than just a... Continue Reading →
2025 Pairing: Le Mont Sec 2019 Domaine Huet Vouvray Like the career of Nathan MacKinnon, great wines only get better with age. Enter Le Mont Sec 2019 from Domaine Huet, a masterful expression of the Chenin Blanc grape. Often overshadowed in blended whites for its sharp acidity, Chenin Blanc shines solo in Vouvray, transforming into... Continue Reading →
Heavyweights: The Boston Bruins and Borges Vintage Port 2015 When it comes to the 2025 Boston Bruins, one word stands out: Heavy. Like many New England sports franchises, the Bruins have a knack for remaining at the top of their game year after year. No matter the obstacles, they find a way to improve, staying... Continue Reading →
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Same Old Song? Maybe Not This Year with Bachelder Wine For Toronto Maple Leafs fans, hope is a constant companion. Despite the ups and downs of the 70s, 80s and 90s, and a few missed chances in the 2000s, the Leafs somehow, always seem to come up short. It's exactly the eternal hope that keeps... Continue Reading →
A Drought is a Plague: Saint Roch to Montreal's Rescue In times of struggle, saints are often called upon for healing, protection, and mercy. And with the Montreal Canadiens facing a Stanley Cup drought, it’s only fitting that this season’s Hockey WineUp pairing, Saint-Roch Corbarol 2022, invokes the spirit of St. Roch, the saint associated... Continue Reading →
Stanley Cup Dreams: Curvos Loureiro and Nashville's Hockey Vibe The inaugural Hockey WineUp Champion back in 2021 was the vibrant Curvos Loureiro 2019. A lot has changed since that first year, but as we approach the 2025 Hockey WineUp season, we are bringing back our original champion. However, this year’s pairing comes with a twist:... Continue Reading →
And the 2024 Hockey WineUp Champion is... Congratulations to Adamo Estate Winery for their 2022 Frizzant Rosé, the 2024 Hockey WineUp Champion! The 2024 season was a memorable one for Hockey WineUp. This marked the first year we partnered with wineries to create unique team pairings, adding an exciting new layer to the competition. A... Continue Reading →
This Week's Top 10 We are just over a week away from the NHL Trade Deadline. This week's wines to watch are all from the Central Division and will provide you with some big flavour and bold taste. Don't forget to check out your favourite team's wine pairings! Top 10 Divergence Wines – BRUT NATURE... Continue Reading →
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