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Mark DeWolf
lmckay@hfxnews.ca
All articles of Mark DeWolf
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Al fresco dining: Chilean style
While North Americans quite often take credit for being the kings and queens of the barbeque, a number of cultures throughout the world also ... -
Mystery food and drink
I was recently invited to witness an "Underground Halifax Culinary Experience". The hosts of the event were Chef Richard Julien - better known ... -
Sangiovese: It's food wine
I am off on another Tuscan adventure next week with a group of intrepid epicureans in search of great food and drink. I can almost smell the ... -
Spring into the season with riesling
While spring, according to the calendar, arrived a couple months back, the season didn't officially start in my house until my wife began pulling ... -
Aperitivos anyone?
The sun is finally shining on Nova Scotia. With the first warm rays, I begin dreaming of patios here and abroad. One of my favourite places to ... -
Rejoicing in Rioja
I had almost forgotten how beautiful Rioja is but on a recent trip was instantly mesmerized by its stunning landscape. This classic appellation ... -
Great wine, naturally
This weekend, the Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers is set to welcome winemaker Francois Morissette. Morissette, a rising star of ... -
The changing face of brand Australia
Australia's wine industry is at a turning point in its evolution. In the 1990s and early part of this century Brand Australia dominated our wine ... -
Shiraz Viognier blends
Contrary to logic, classic Northern Rhone producers, in the highly regarded Cote Rotie appellation, co-ferment Syrah (also known as Shiraz) with ... -
Making a case for Malbec and Carmenère
In the ultra-competitive wine world countries and regions struggle to find an identity so their products stand out in the consumers' minds. Old ... -
Think Italian
This past Wednesday, I was afforded the opportunity to taste a selection of wines from Querciabella, a fine Tuscan estate, with Giorgio ... -
The food wines
Wine enthusiasts often refer to a wine as a "food wine" but what does that really mean? For me, a great food wine is not overbearing and strikes ... -
Vinho Verde: It's very versatile
The double "v" of Vinho Verde could easily stand for ‘very versatile'. The Five Fishermen's Avery Gavel, fresh from a visit to Northern Portugal, ... -
Add a little sunshine
I am surprised that I am drinking so many white wines this winter. Perhaps I am thinking of the warmer weather to come or simply enjoying some ... -
Lasso a Rhone
The Rhone Rangers, a group of California winemakers keen on making Rhone style wines in the United State, have been attempting to popularize the ... -
Beyond Cabernet and Chardonnay
New World winemakers have made us, the wine buying public, so comfortable with grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir ... -
Investigating Semillon
For most wine buyers Semillon is best known for Semillon Sauvignon Blanc blends. Undoubtedly, the ever flamboyant Sauvignon Blanc has stolen much ... -
Making modern wines from traditional grapes
Grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Nebbiolo amongst others are known for being rich in flavinoids – phenols that contribute to ... -
Wine for the holidays
The holiday season is upon us and that invariably means home and office parties and dinners with family and friends. With so many reasons ... -
Rediscover Tempranillo
Wine scribes across the world have indentified Spain as a wine country to watch. The most talked about wines are the vibrant, Albarino based, ... -
Whisking up whisky cocktails
I was recently invited by the Newfoundland Liquor Corporation to whisk up some cocktails at their Whiskies of the World festival. Whiskies have ... -
Pass me some more appassimento
Italy has a long and diverse history of using dried grapes to add richness and texture to their wines. The process of drying grapes is known ... -
Toast to Toscana
The general wine buying public has long associated Tuscany with Chianti. In the post World War II era, vast quantities of rather bland, tart and ... -
Back to the roots
Vernaccia di San Gimignano is a wine style most Canadians are unfamiliar with, but perhaps surprisingly it's history dates back almost a thousand ... -
Simple pleasures
Even us “wine folks” need to have a break from scouring the shelves looking for unique wines made from obscure grape varietals or robustly ... -
The road less taken
I pen this week’s column while lounging in the sitting room of a remote auberge in the tiny village of Fel, as I sip a remarkably clean, lightly ... -
And the winner is….
Halifax recently held the Inniskillin Best Sommelier of Canada Competition. This was the first time the bi-annual event was held outside of ... -
Gin: A modern twist to a spirit steeped in history
As a dedicated oenophile I admit that far fewer beer or spirits pass my lips compared to wine. On those rare occasions when I opt for a ... -
South Africa: Round 2
South Africa is set to take another shot at winning the title of world’s best wine value. More than a decade ago, a few short years after the end ... -
Cottage whites
While capturing the odd moment of sun last week I tasted a few un-oaked white wines with a natural affinity to seafood. Bright, fresh and clean ...


