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Humidity is an essential component of wine storage because when corks get dry, they let in air, and when air gets into a bottle, the wine spoils. For this reason, experts have determined that 50 to 80 percent humidity is the correct range for storing wine.

Contribution by Jenny Holt

Your Guide to Wine Gifting

If you’re going to give a gift, make it a good one

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While investing in wine may seem complex, it’s actually pretty simple. You purchase and store bottles or cases of wine and sell them for profit once the price has appreciated significantly several years later. With adequate research and capital, wine investing is something anyone can do.

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Celebrating With Class: The Best Wine For Any Occasion

Science has determined that every drink conveys a message. According to the Social Issues Research Centre, humans relate different types of drinks to a number of different cultural representations of society, and wine is associated with celebration. Therefore, if you’re looking to celebrate a major milestone in your life, the best way to do it is through the gift of wine. The Niagara region is full of many different delicious wines, so check out a wine tour for your next celebration and be sure to find one of these wines that are scientifically proven to set the mood.

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Bring in some Holiday Cheer with the Perfect Wine

When you were little, you remember the days leading up to Christmas. You baked cookies with your parents in the hopes that old Saint Nicholas would bring some holiday cheer. When you woke up, the cookies would be gone and you would find glorious presents under the tree and a giant smile on your face. Well, as you grow older, you experience Christmas a little different. Now, you’re the one preparing for the holiday, wrapping presents for family and friends, and making sure everyone’s checking their list and checking it twice. So, how do you celebrate your hard work? Why not trade in the milk for some delicious wine?

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Icewine season is fast approaching! Check out our latest Blog for a little info on all things Icewine along with our favourite ways to incorporate it into your life!

Good wine comes from a very natural origin and so it’s predictable that, when imbibed in responsible levels, it would have health benefits. Science buffs across the country are well aware of this and as a result, the Canadian Centre for Addiction and Mental Health recommend up to 5 ounces of wine a day can be beneficial to your health. Many of these benefits are related to the action of wine in relation to your heart, the level of antioxidants in your blood and happiness.

Why the Best Vacation in Niagara Is a Winecation

As home to over 180 wineries in Ontario, Niagara produces approximately 71% percent of the wine made in Canada. Located just a half-hour away from Buffalo, the wine region is filled with depth, diversity, and distinction in grape varietals

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Many would be surprised to know that Canada has had a well-developed viticultural and wine-making business for the past 200 years. The Niagara Peninsula of Ontario is one of the three largest wine producing regions in Canada and has around 100 wineries. In fact, 86% of the vineyards planted in Ontario, in 2012, were in the peninsula region. Although most of the producers in the region are small, the wines are worth getting to know. So let’s take a look at some of the best red and white wines from the Niagara Peninsula region.

On Sunday August 5th 2018, Grape Escape Wine Tours will be hosting a very special Afternoon Bicycle Tour. All proceeds will be donated to Meningitis Now UK, whose vision is a future where no one in the UK loses their life to meningitis and everyone affected gets the support they need to rebuild their lives. This charity has been a great support to our family who sadly lost a beautiful little girl Lily in November of 2017. Her parents and family are currently petitioning for the meningitis vaccination age to be lowered in the UK, and also to increase awareness and knowledge of symptoms of meningitis and septicaemia. This condition does not discriminate, and can affect everyone, both young and old across the world! Being vigilant and getting medical help quickly can save lives.