May 25th is National Wine Day, and National Cheese Day follows close behind (June 4), so in celebration of this perfect pairing of holidays, here are some tips for wine and cheese pairing.

Simple rules to get started pairing food and wine. Drink what you like. What you like to drink always takes precedence over any recommendation that we might make but don’t be scared to broaden your horizon. If you try a varietal you’re not fond of, try it again from a...

It’s a pity there’s a challenge finding these wines, and it’s not because they’re expensive or sell quickly. They occasionally filter through the Canadian Liquor Boards, quietly purchased by canny wine lovers. Wine critics Robert Parker Jr. and Jancis Robinson rave...

TerraNoble 2007 Reserva Syrah (Colchagua Valley); Now that TerraNoble is getting its Syrah from warm Colchagua, the end product is dark, roasted and statuesque. There’s a lot of beef and structure to this affordable Syrah, and the flavors of plum, blackened toast and tea are manly to say the least. Finishes with a lot of roasted oomph, including spice, espresso and mint chip flavors.