Long time member Don Carlisle, which some of you may remember was a great supporter of IWFS Toronto. Dear IWFS members, It is with sadness that I share the news of the passing of one of our Past Presidents, Don Carlisle. Don was an unassuming gentleman who enjoyed the finer things in life and was … Read more
I received a request from our partner Opimian to share their upcoming event below with our members. Details and price are included in this link. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/opimian-cellar-tasting-toronto-tickets-901472587777?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios Diana R Burke Board President & Director
The IWFS Toronto Sommelier, Beverly Crandon lover of all things flavourful, and a customer life-cycle nut, has som suggestions about wine.
Dear IWFS Toronto Members,We have some good news.We’re rolling out direct-to-consumer delivery for Opimian members in Ontario.That’s right, no more waiting months for the LCBO to get around to processing our orders and then schlepping out to pick it up at an LCBO store.Here’s the better news: there is no additional cost to you for this 3rd party … Read more
Ever wonder where Artist wine labels came from and how it all started. An informative article link is below. ‘Waiter! A bottle of 1975 Warhol please’ – why every great artist has to do a wine label…..https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2022/jan/18/waiter-a-bottle-of-1975-warhol-please-why-every-great-artist-has-to-do-a-wine-label?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other.
Article from: https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/unusual-wine-glasses THIS ISN’T A CANDY DISH, or a cake stand. It’s a wine glass, circa 1600, from Venice, Italy. Sound tough? The difficulty was the point. Courtiers were expected to embody the ideal of the brim with red wine. You’d be expected to lift it by wrapping three fingers around the base, If If … Read more