A five-star Provençal retreat where nature, wine, and refined living come together. Nestled in the hills of Provence roughly 35 kilometres from the Mediterranean Sea lies the small town of Flayosc and its crown jewel: the Château de Berne. The estate’s history stretches back to Roman times, when vines were already cultivated here. Positioned on …
Todd Halpern is a man of many titles, among them being father, son, president of one of Canada’s biggest wine-importing companies and vice-chair of the Toronto General & Western Hospital Foundation Board of Directors. He sat down with Dolce to reveal how he blends his two passions, using everyone’s favourite elixir as a vessel for …
Dolce’s kept tabs on what’s up-and-coming for the cooler months, and we liked what we saw. 1. WINE TIME: We’re planning our cool-weather adventures around Malibu Rocky Oaks Estate Vineyards, a family-owned hilltop treasure that’s a must-see for any wine connoisseur www.maliburockyoaks.com 2. LOCKET UP: Lockets are making a comeback, and these limited-edition turquoise and …
My journey to become a master sommelier began under the dim lights of an intimate, Bohemian restaurant in Toronto called the Rosedale Diner. A casual conversation with head chef and inspired grape enthusiast Av Atikan intensified when I informed him that I wasn’t fond of white wine. In a breath, he began lining up glasses …
