Margaret Swaine

Margaret Swaine
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Margaret Swaine has toured the globe many times over as a travel journalist, wine and restaurant critic and feature writer. She is the National Post’s wine reviewer, pens the weekly food travel column “Forks & the Road” for that newspaper, the bi-monthly “Global Gourmet” column for www.travelindustrytoday.com and the monthly spa column “Paradise Home & Away” for Best Health magazine.

She is a principal critic and partner with WineAlign and writes their monthly blog on spirits. She also writes for Canadian Foodservice Hospitality (Pouring for Profits), Ensemble Travel, NUVO, Air Canada Vacations, WestJet UP!, Chic, Hello! Canada, My Ontario, Baltic Outlook, Arrival and other magazines. Past credits include over two decades as the wine and drink columnist for both Toronto Life and Chatelaine magazines, restaurant columnist for Toronto Life and the Toronto restaurant critic for Gault Millau’s website gayot.com. She is a founder of the Wine Writers Circle of Canada and the Travel Media Association of Canada.

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www.margaretswaine.com

Latest Reviews (641 in total)

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Joffré E Hijas Grand Malbec 2007, Uco Valley, Mendoza Bottle Joffré E Hijas Grand Malbec 2007, Uco Valley, Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina
183889
Review added: April 14, 2012
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$14.55 None
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Fabre Montmayou Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Mendoza Bottle Fabre Montmayou Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina
261891
Review added: April 14, 2012
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$17.95 None
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Filus Torrontés 2011, Salta Bottle Filus Torrontés 2011, Salta
Salta, Argentina
273581
Review added: April 14, 2012
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$13.95 None
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Chateau Des Charmes Sauvignon Blanc 2010, VQA St. David's Bench Bottle Chateau Des Charmes Sauvignon Blanc 2010, VQA St. David's Bench
Ontario, Canada
391300
Review added: April 06, 2012
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$14.95 None
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La Posta Cocina Tinto Blend 2009 Bottle La Posta Cocina Tinto Blend 2009
Mendoza, Argentina
269860
Review added: April 06, 2012
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$12.95 None
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Gonzalez Byass Tio Pepe Palomino Fino Extra Dry Sherry, Do Jerez Bottle Gonzalez Byass Tio Pepe Palomino Fino Extra Dry Sherry, Do Jerez
Jerez, Spain
231829
Review added: April 06, 2012
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$19.95 High
(1000+)G
Domaine Grosset Cairanne Côtes Du Rhône Villages 2009, Ac Bottle Domaine Grosset Cairanne Côtes Du Rhône Villages 2009, Ac
Rhône, France
33852
Review added: March 31, 2012
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$17.95 None
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Vincent Raimbault Brut Vouvray, Ac, Loire Valley, France, Méthode Traditionelle Bottle Vincent Raimbault Brut Vouvray, Ac, Loire Valley, France, Méthode Traditionelle
Loire, France
244913
Review added: March 31, 2012
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$17.95 None
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Château De Trinquevedel Tavel Rosé 2011, Ac Bottle Château De Trinquevedel Tavel Rosé 2011, Ac
Rhône, France
729947
Review added: March 31, 2012
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$18.95 None
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Mas D'auzierès Les Éclats 2009, Côteaux Du Languedoc Bottle Mas D'auzierès Les Éclats 2009, Côteaux Du Languedoc
Languedoc, France
271742
Review added: March 23, 2012
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$15.75 None
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Tin Barn Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot/Cabernet Franc 2007, Napa Valley Bottle Tin Barn Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot/Cabernet Franc 2007, Napa Valley
California, Usa
201202
Review added: March 23, 2012
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$37.95 None
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Allegrini Corte Giara Ripasso Valpolicella 2009, Doc Bottle Allegrini Corte Giara Ripasso Valpolicella 2009, Doc
Veneto, Italy
266692
Review added: March 23, 2012
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$16.95 None
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Las Rocas Garnacha 2009, Do Calatayud Bottle Las Rocas Garnacha 2009, Do Calatayud
Spain
269977
Review added: March 22, 2012
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$15.00 None
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Penderyn Sherrywood Single Malt, Non Chill Filtered (700ml) Bottle Penderyn Sherrywood Single Malt, Non Chill Filtered (700ml)
Wales, World
270611
Review added: March 20, 2012
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$84.95 None
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Penderyn 41 Madeira Finish Welch Whisky, Wales Bottle Penderyn 41 Madeira Finish Welch Whisky, Wales
Wales, World
255265
Review added: March 20, 2012
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$54.95 None
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Jim Beam Devil's Cut Kentucky Bourbon Bottle Jim Beam Devil's Cut Kentucky Bourbon
Kentucky, Usa
272161
Review added: March 20, 2012
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$35.95 High
(1000+)V
Taja Reserva 2006, Do Jumilla Bottle Taja Reserva 2006, Do Jumilla
Murcia, Spain
243329
Review added: March 17, 2012
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$15.95 None
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Baron De Ley Gran Reserva 2001, Doca Rioja Bottle Baron De Ley Gran Reserva 2001, Doca Rioja
Rioja, Spain
642496
Review added: March 17, 2012
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$29.95 None
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Leira Albariño 2010, Do Rías Baixas Bottle Leira Albariño 2010, Do Rías Baixas
Spain
115816
Review added: March 17, 2012
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$15.95 None
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Connemara 12 Years Old Peated Single Malt Irish Whiskey (700ml) Bottle Connemara 12 Years Old Peated Single Malt Irish Whiskey (700ml)
Ireland, World
695445
Review added: March 15, 2012
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$138.95 None
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Kilbeggan Our Finest Blend (700ml) Bottle Kilbeggan Our Finest Blend (700ml)
Ireland, World
657247
Review added: March 10, 2012
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$34.95 None
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The Irishman Single Malt (700ml) Bottle The Irishman Single Malt (700ml)
Ireland, World
250159
Review added: March 10, 2012
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$59.95 None
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La Chablisienne Chablis Montmains Premier Cru 2009 Bottle La Chablisienne Chablis Montmains Premier Cru 2009
Burgundy, France
265090
Review added: March 02, 2012
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$32.95 None
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Seresin Chardonnay 2008, Marlborough Bottle Seresin Chardonnay 2008, Marlborough
Marlborough, New Zealand
19190
Review added: March 02, 2012
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$24.95 None
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Hartford Four Hearts Vineyards Chardonnay 2009, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County Bottle Hartford Four Hearts Vineyards Chardonnay 2009, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County
California, Usa
95919
Review added: March 02, 2012
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$49.95 None
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Chateau Chevalier Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, Spring Mountain District, Napa Valley Bottle Chateau Chevalier Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, Spring Mountain District, Napa Valley
California, Usa
256776
Review added: February 25, 2012
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$34.95 None
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Tabali Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Limarí Valley Bottle Tabali Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Limarí Valley
Limari Valley, Chile
662999
Review added: February 25, 2012
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$14.95 None
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John Glaetzer John's Blend Margarete's No. 13 Shiraz 2007, Langhorne Creek, South Australia Bottle John Glaetzer John's Blend Margarete's No. 13 Shiraz 2007, Langhorne Creek, South Australia
South Australia, Australia
927657
Review added: February 25, 2012
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$39.95 None
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Château De Fontenelles Cuvée Notre Dame Corbières 2008, Ac Bottle Château De Fontenelles Cuvée Notre Dame Corbières 2008, Ac
Languedoc, France
269522
Review added: February 18, 2012
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$16.95 None
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Château Saint Roch Chimères 2009, Ac Côtes Du Roussillon Villages Bottle Château Saint Roch Chimères 2009, Ac Côtes Du Roussillon Villages
Languedoc, France
119354
Review added: February 18, 2012
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$19.95 None
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Domaine Des Richards Muscat Beaumes De Venise 2010, Vin Doux Naturel, France, Rhone (500ml) Bottle Domaine Des Richards Muscat Beaumes De Venise 2010, Vin Doux Naturel, France, Rhone (500ml)
Rhône, France
965822
Review added: February 18, 2012
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$16.95 None
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Beaulieu Vineyard Georges De Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Napa Valley Bottle Beaulieu Vineyard Georges De Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Napa Valley
California, Usa
80218
Review added: February 11, 2012
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$89.95 None
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Landmark Damaris Reserve Chardonnay 2008, Flocchini Vineyard/Sangiacomo Vineyards, Sonoma County Bottle Landmark Damaris Reserve Chardonnay 2008, Flocchini Vineyard/Sangiacomo Vineyards, Sonoma County
California, Usa
356519
Review added: February 11, 2012
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$39.90 None
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Roederer Estate Brut Rosé Sparkling, Traditional Method, Anderson Valley, Mendocino County, California Bottle Roederer Estate Brut Rosé Sparkling, Traditional Method, Anderson Valley, Mendocino County, California
California, Usa
479758
Review added: February 11, 2012
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$39.75 None
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Meia Encosta Red 2009, Dao Bottle Meia Encosta Red 2009, Dao
Portugal
179408
Review added: February 06, 2012
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$9.95 None
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Montevina Estate Pinot Grigio 2010, California Bottle Montevina Estate Pinot Grigio 2010, California
California, Usa
237750
Review added: February 06, 2012
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$14.95 None
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Terre Del Barolo 2006, Barolo Bottle Terre Del Barolo 2006, Barolo
Piedmont, Italy
264333
Review added: February 06, 2012
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$27.25 None
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Saint Clair Vicar's Choice Sauvignon Blanc 2010, Marlborough Bottle Saint Clair Vicar's Choice Sauvignon Blanc 2010, Marlborough
Marlborough, New Zealand
237255
Review added: February 06, 2012
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$14.95 None
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Laurent Miquel Languedoc L'artisan 2008 Bottle Laurent Miquel Languedoc L'artisan 2008
Languedoc, France
265918
Review added: February 06, 2012
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$14.00 None
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Estate Papaioannou Single Vineyard Agiorgitiko 2007, Voqs Nemea Bottle Estate Papaioannou Single Vineyard Agiorgitiko 2007, Voqs Nemea
Nemea, Greece
47977
Review added: February 04, 2012
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$19.95 None
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Kir Yianni Ramnista Xinomavro 2008, Aoqs Naoussa Bottle Kir Yianni Ramnista Xinomavro 2008, Aoqs Naoussa
Naoussa, Greece
178020
Review added: February 04, 2012
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$16.40 None
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Sigalas Assyrtiko Santorini 2010, Aoqs Bottle Sigalas Assyrtiko Santorini 2010, Aoqs
Santorini, Greece
276535
Review added: February 04, 2012
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$21.95 None
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Apothic Red 2009, California Bottle Apothic Red 2009, California
California, Usa
234369
Review added: January 28, 2012
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$16.15 None
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Goats Do Roam Red 2011, Western Cape Bottle Goats Do Roam Red 2011, Western Cape
South Africa
718940
Review added: January 28, 2012
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$12.95 None
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Grooner Grüner Veltliner 2010, Niederosterrich Bottle Grooner Grüner Veltliner 2010, Niederosterrich
Austria
168625
Review added: January 28, 2012
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$13.55 None
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Turkey Flat Butcher's Block Shiraz/Grenache/Mourvèdre 2009, Barossa Valley, South Australia Bottle Turkey Flat Butcher's Block Shiraz/Grenache/Mourvèdre 2009, Barossa Valley, South Australia
South Australia, Australia
90241
Review added: January 21, 2012
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$19.95 None
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Bougrier Vouvray 2010, Ac Bottle Bougrier Vouvray 2010, Ac
Loire, France
106880
Review added: January 21, 2012
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$13.95 None
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Weingut Zahel Riedencuvée Grüner Veltliner 2010, Vienna Bottle Weingut Zahel Riedencuvée Grüner Veltliner 2010, Vienna
Austria
181594
Review added: January 21, 2012
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$15.95 None
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Château La Croix De Queynac 2009, Ac Bordeaux Supérieur Bottle Château La Croix De Queynac 2009, Ac Bordeaux Supérieur
Bordeaux, France
138636
Review added: January 13, 2012
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$15.95 None
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Urban Uco Malbec/Tempranillo 2010, Uco Valley, Mendoza Bottle Urban Uco Malbec/Tempranillo 2010, Uco Valley, Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina
166397
Review added: January 13, 2012
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$13.95 None
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