Sara d’Amato

Dec 10, 2024 | winealign.com | Sara d’Amato

A Conversatin with Philippe Sereys de RothschildBy Sara d’AmatoThe prominent Mouton Cadet brand has recently had an update to its portfolio, and it is perhaps their most creative new addition yet. These are not the wines your parents drank and that’s intentional.

Nov 26, 2024 | winealign.com | John Szabo |Sara d’Amato |Michael Godel

By John Szabo, MS, with notes from David Lawrason, Sara d’Amato and Michael GodelThis feature was commissioned by the Austrian Wine Marketing Board. The WineAlign Crü sat down recently for our annual review of the Austrian wines currently available in the Ontario market, including LCBO Vintages and Destination Collection wines, as well as consignment (private import) wines. It was an excellent tasting. The notion of value repeatedly crept into my reviews. And I’m sorry for that. I’ll explain why.

Jul 8, 2024 | winealign.com | Michael Godel |Sara d’Amato |Megha Jandhyala

The Hail Mary Strike!By David Lawrason with notes from John Szabo, Michael Godel, Sara d’Amato, Megha JandhyalaWe are forging ahead with our review of the large July 6 Vintages release, which thanks to the LCBO strike, you can only order on-line, and wait two or three days for delivery. On July 19, if the strike is not settled, a few stores will be open on a limited weekend schedule.

May 8, 2024 | winealign.com | Sara d’Amato

By Sara d’AmatoJust in time for warmer weather, the WineAlign team has produced its first ever rosé case offering. We are pleased to present an assemblage that has been carefully selected from among a vast number of rosés that have recently come into market and are ready for enjoyment in an array of settings. Al fresco meals, celebratory events (think fizz), poolside apéros, gastronomic explorations — we have a rosé for any occasion.

Dec 7, 2023 | winealign.com | John Szabo |Sara d’Amato |Michael Godel |Megha Jandhyala

The largest ever tasting of bubbly in Ontario By John Szabo MS, with notes from David Lawrason, Sara d’Amato, Michael Godel & Megha JandhyalaWelcome to the annual Fizz Guide! This is always one of the WineAlign Crü’s favourite tastings of the year. Response this season was overwhelming, with nearly 140 samples of all types and prices sent to HQ, making it our biggest fizz guide tasting to date. That also made it the toughest report to compile. Competition was intense in each category.