Monthly Archives: January 2012

Celebrating Robbie Burns Day

Posted on January 31, 2012 by allisonvidug

This year I celebrated Robbie Burns Day at home with friends, haggis and of course whisky.  It was more of a celebration of Scotland than Robbie himself.  Not too long ago I toured around Scotland while tasting my way through … Continue reading →

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Ice Syrup

Posted on January 11, 2012 by allisonvidug

I was recently introduced to a new product called Ice Syrup, created by my old friend and long time Niagara-on-the-Lake grape grower, Steve Murzda.  Ice Syrup is essentially unfermented icewine juice.  The berries are left to freeze on the vine … Continue reading →

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