The label is legendary, the going price at auction is in the tens of thousands. But is it real or counterfeit? To authenticate the wine, one brings in an authority on fraudulent wines. And when one is considered an authority, they themselves are above suspicion.

Today, the wine world is reeling since it was made public by the FBI, that a collector, Rudy Kumiawan, with an uncanny ability to spot forgeries, was himself a dealer of millions of dollars worth of counterfeit wines including his favorite burgundy, Romanee-Conti.

We were excited last year when the sparkling new Ritz-Carlton Hotel opened in downtown Toronto. And now, one year later, our admiration for its high level of hospitality has been confirmed.

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel has received the coveted CAA/AAA 5-Diamond award. The only property in Toronto and the second in Canada to receive this prestigious designation.

What makes it so special?

Green beer isn’t for everyone on St. Patrick’s Day. Celebrate the day with this delicious and fresh cocktail – The Emerald Iceberg.

The Emerald Iceberg

An Exquisite Dining Experience

Celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8th with Sistering at the second annual Kitchen Sisters: An Exquisite Dining Experience. This event is a collaboration of Toronto’s finest women chefs and sommeliers presenting a delectable four-course meal with expertly selected wine pairings at Mildred’s Temple Kitchen, 85 Hanna Avenue.

Since recorded history, olive oil has been mentioned with reverence. The wind, sun, sea, earth and sky, the terroir in each olive grove region, gives unique elements to the flavors, texture and colors of this pure liquid. Newly imported are some exciting olive oils from Sicily, a true expression of the fruit of the land.