The Hidden Gem of Piedmont: Discovering the Favorita Grape When you think of Piedmont, your mind likely drifts to the heavy hitters, the foggy hills of Barolo or the sophisticated elegance of Barbaresco. Nestled among these red wine giants is a bright, vivacious secret that locals have been keeping to themselves for centuries: the Favorita grape. Historically, Favorita wasn’t just…
Ontario wine lovers have a new reason to pay attention: the spotted lanternfly. This invasive insect is a serious threat to vineyards. It has already been detected in places that matter to Ontario’s wine community. That’s reason enough to stay alert. Why this matters for Ontario If you love local wine, this is your issue too. Spotted lanternfly feeds on…
If you’ve been following along with our wine adventures, you know we never miss an excuse to celebrate a special grape. While May 9th was technically "Moscato Day," here at Katy Moore Wines, we believe that a wine this charming deserves more than just twenty-four hours in the spotlight. Moscato is one of the world's most ancient and beloved grapes,…
There is a quiet, electric energy that hums through a vineyard when the first signs of spring arrive. After months of winter dormancy, where the vines look like little more than gnarled, sleeping sculptures against a grey sky, the world begins to wake up. For those of us who love wine, spring is perhaps the most romantic and nerve-wracking season…
There is something inherently magical about a small, curated gathering. While large parties have their place, the real connection happens when you gather four or five close friends around a table, pour a glass of something extraordinary, and let the conversation flow. At Katy Moore Wines, we believe that wine is the ultimate bridge, a way to "Taste the World,…
There is a specific kind of guilt that lives in the bottom rack of a wine cellar. You know the one. It’s that mixed case of bottles you were absolutely sure you’d love, the special-occasion reds you keep saving for a future version of yourself, or the whites that suited your taste three summers ago but don’t feel quite right…
