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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Konzelmann Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2009, VQA Niagara Peninsula, Winemaker's Collection Bottle Konzelmann Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2009, VQA Niagara Peninsula, Winemaker's Collection
Ontario, Canada
257790
Review added: January 13, 2012
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$12.95 None
(0)V
Vicchiomaggio Ripa Delle Mandorle 2009, Igt Toscana Bottle Vicchiomaggio Ripa Delle Mandorle 2009, Igt Toscana
Tuscany, Italy
677930
Review added: January 06, 2012
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$15.95 None
(0)V
Fattoi Brunello Di Montalcino 2006 Bottle Fattoi Brunello Di Montalcino 2006
Tuscany, Italy
33498
Review added: January 06, 2012
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$34.95 None
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La Pieve Barolo 2007, Docg Bottle La Pieve Barolo 2007, Docg
Piedmont, Italy
213132
Review added: January 06, 2012
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$34.95 None
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Codorniu Brut Classico Trio Pack, (3x 200ml), Penedès (200ml) Bottle Codorniu Brut Classico Trio Pack, (3x 200ml), Penedès (200ml)
Penedès, Spain
254912
Review added: December 30, 2011
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$14.95 High
(1000+)G
Piper Heidsieck Brut, Champagne Bottle
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Piper Heidsieck Brut, Champagne
Champagne, France
462432
Review added: December 30, 2011
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$70.35 High
(1000+)G
Henry Of Pelham Cuvée Catharine Brut, VQA Niagara Peninsula Bottle Henry Of Pelham Cuvée Catharine Brut, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada
217521
Review added: December 30, 2011
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$32.95 High
(1000+)G
Stratus Icewine Duo Gift Set 2008, VQA Bottle Stratus Icewine Duo Gift Set 2008, VQA
Ontario, Canada
248088
Review added: December 23, 2011
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$79.95 None
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Tommasi Ripasso Valpolicello 2009 & Pinot Grigio Gift Pack 2010 Bottle Tommasi Ripasso Valpolicello 2009 & Pinot Grigio Gift Pack 2010
Veneto, Italy
132852
Review added: December 23, 2011
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$39.95 None
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Kir Royale Bottle Kir Royale
France
Agent
Review added: December 23, 2011
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$13.85 None
(0)A
Hine Rare V S O P Bottle Hine Rare V S O P
Cognac, France
356857
Review added: December 20, 2011
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$119.95 High
(1000+)V
Christian Drouin Coeur De Lion Sélection Calvados, Ac, France (700ml) Bottle Christian Drouin Coeur De Lion Sélection Calvados, Ac, France (700ml)
France
254128
Review added: December 20, 2011
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$33.75 None
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Hawkshead Pinot Noir 2008, Central Otago, South Island Bottle Hawkshead Pinot Noir 2008, Central Otago, South Island
Central Otago, New Zealand
140632
Review added: December 17, 2011
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$23.90 None
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Maipe Reserve Malbec 2009, Luján De Cuyo, Mendoza Bottle Maipe Reserve Malbec 2009, Luján De Cuyo, Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina
247320
Review added: December 17, 2011
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$17.95 None
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Inniskillin Winemaker's Series Montague Vineyard Pinot Noir 2009, VQA Four Mile Creek, Niagara Peninsula Bottle Inniskillin Winemaker's Series Montague Vineyard Pinot Noir 2009, VQA Four Mile Creek, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada
997353
Review added: December 09, 2011
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$29.95 None
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Château Des Charmes Old Vines Riesling 2008, VQA Niagara On The Lake Bottle Château Des Charmes Old Vines Riesling 2008, VQA Niagara On The Lake
Ontario, Canada
277228
Review added: December 09, 2011
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$13.75 None
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Flat Rock Cellars Riddled Sparkling 2008, VQA Niagara Peninsula Bottle
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Flat Rock Cellars Riddled Sparkling 2008, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada
187377
Review added: December 09, 2011
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$24.95 None
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A. Edmund Audry Réserve Spéciale Fine Champagne Cognac, Ac Bottle A. Edmund Audry Réserve Spéciale Fine Champagne Cognac, Ac
Cognac, France
265298
Review added: December 02, 2011
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$109.90 None
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Piper Heidsieck Brut Limited Edition Bodyguard, Champagne Bottle Piper Heidsieck Brut Limited Edition Bodyguard, Champagne
Champagne, France
253807
Review added: November 28, 2011
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$54.95 Shopping_bag
Rigal Les Terrasses Malbec 2009, Cahors Bottle Rigal Les Terrasses Malbec 2009, Cahors
Southwest, France

Review added: November 28, 2011
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$16.29 None
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Burrowing Owl Syrah 2008, VQA Okanagan Valley Bottle Burrowing Owl Syrah 2008, VQA Okanagan Valley
British Columbia, Canada
73072
Review added: November 19, 2011
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$39.95 None
(0)V
Masi Serego Alighieri Vaio Armaron Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2005, Doc Bottle Masi Serego Alighieri Vaio Armaron Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2005, Doc
Veneto, Italy
462812
Review added: November 12, 2011
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$69.95 None
(0)V
Prà Soave Classico 2009, Doc Bottle Prà Soave Classico 2009, Doc
Veneto, Italy
74534
Review added: October 08, 2011
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$14.75 None
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Mission Hill Five Vineyard Cabernet Merlot 2009 Bottle Mission Hill Five Vineyard Cabernet Merlot 2009
British Columbia, Canada
145102
Review added: September 24, 2011
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$16.95 None
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The Underdog Wine White 2009, VQA Niagara Peninsula Bottle The Underdog Wine White 2009, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada
248476
Review added: August 27, 2011
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$13.95 None
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Thelema Mountain Red 2007, Stellenbosch Bottle Thelema Mountain Red 2007, Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch, South Africa
222570
Review added: August 13, 2011
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$13.00 None
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Château Puech Haut Prestige Saint Drézéry 2009, Dop Languedoc Bottle Château Puech Haut Prestige Saint Drézéry 2009, Dop Languedoc
Languedoc, France
237289
Review added: July 22, 2011
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$26.95 None
(0)V
Jackson Triggs Entourage Silver Series Brut Méthode Classique 2006, VQA Niagara Peninsula Bottle Jackson Triggs Entourage Silver Series Brut Méthode Classique 2006, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada
234161
Review added: June 25, 2011
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$19.75 None
(0)V
Monte Del Frá Bardolino 2010 Bottle Monte Del Frá Bardolino 2010
Veneto, Italy
134544
Review added: June 11, 2011
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$12.95 None
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Caliterra Sauvignon Blanc Reserva 2010, Casablanca Valley Bottle Caliterra Sauvignon Blanc Reserva 2010, Casablanca Valley
Chile
275909
Review added: June 04, 2011
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$9.95 None
(0)G
Gatao Vinho Verde 2010 Bottle Gatao Vinho Verde 2010
Vinho Verde, Portugal
204503
Review added: June 04, 2011
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$8.90 None
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Masi Modello Delle Venezie Rosato 2010, Veneto Bottle Masi Modello Delle Venezie Rosato 2010, Veneto
Veneto, Italy
587725
Review added: April 23, 2011
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$11.95 None
(0)G
Tawse Sketches Of Niagara Rosé 2010, VQA Niagara Peninsula Bottle Tawse Sketches Of Niagara Rosé 2010, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada
172643
Review added: April 23, 2011
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$15.95 None
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Amaral Sauvignon Blanc 2010, Leyda Valley Bottle Amaral Sauvignon Blanc 2010, Leyda Valley
Chile
48025
Review added: March 05, 2011
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$14.45 None
(0)V
Rosehall Run Pinot Noir Cuvée County 2008, VQA Prince Edward County Bottle Rosehall Run Pinot Noir Cuvée County 2008, VQA Prince Edward County
Ontario, Canada
225748
Review added: February 26, 2011
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$22.95 None
(0)V
Château Fortia Cuvée Du Baron Châteauneuf Du Pape 2007, Ac Bottle Château Fortia Cuvée Du Baron Châteauneuf Du Pape 2007, Ac
Rhône, France
959999
Review added: February 19, 2011
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$34.95 None
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13th Street Cuvée 13 Rosé Sparkling 2007, VQA Niagara Peninsula, Traditional Method Bottle 13th Street Cuvée 13 Rosé Sparkling 2007, VQA Niagara Peninsula, Traditional Method
Ontario, Canada
Winery
Review added: February 12, 2011
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$27.95 Shopping_bag
Clos De Los Siete 2008, Mendoza Bottle Clos De Los Siete 2008, Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina
622571
Review added: December 04, 2010
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$23.95 None
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Burrowing Owl Merlot 2007, Okanagan Valley Bottle Burrowing Owl Merlot 2007, Okanagan Valley
British Columbia, Canada
585737
Review added: November 27, 2010
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$39.95 None
(0)V
O. Fournier Alfa Crux Tempranillo/Malbec/Merlot 2002, Mendoza Bottle O. Fournier Alfa Crux Tempranillo/Malbec/Merlot 2002, Mendoza
Argentina
52704
Review added: October 23, 2010
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$31.25 None
(0)V
Malivoire Ladybug Rosé 2009, VQA Niagara Escarpment Bottle Malivoire Ladybug Rosé 2009, VQA Niagara Escarpment
Ontario, Canada
559088
Review added: October 09, 2010
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$15.95 None
(0)V
Coldstream Hills Pinot Noir 2008, Yarra Valley Bottle Coldstream Hills Pinot Noir 2008, Yarra Valley
Victoria, Australia
472613
Review added: October 02, 2010
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$29.95 None
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Vale Do Bomfim 2008, Doc Douro Bottle Vale Do Bomfim 2008, Doc Douro
Portugal
167676
Review added: September 25, 2010
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$15.95 None
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Trend Chardonnay Pinot Grigio 2009, VQA Bottle Trend Chardonnay Pinot Grigio 2009, VQA
Ontario, Canada
197913
Review added: September 11, 2010
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$10.95 None
(0)G
Urban Riesling 2008, Mosel Bottle Urban Riesling 2008, Mosel
Mosel, Germany
184051
Review added: August 28, 2010
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$12.15 None
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Salterio Albariño 2009, Do Rías Baixas Bottle Salterio Albariño 2009, Do Rías Baixas
Spain
2774
Review added: August 21, 2010
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$17.95 None
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Masi Modello Bianco Delle Venezie 2009, Veneto Bottle Masi Modello Bianco Delle Venezie 2009, Veneto
Veneto, Italy
564674
Review added: August 14, 2010
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$11.95 None
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Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio 2009, Doc Valdadige Bottle Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio 2009, Doc Valdadige
Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
106450
Review added: July 31, 2010
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$18.95 None
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Malivoire Gamay 2008, VQA Niagara Peninsula Bottle Malivoire Gamay 2008, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada
591313
Review added: July 17, 2010
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$17.95 None
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Alamos Malbec 2008, Mendoza Bottle Alamos Malbec 2008, Mendoza
Argentina
467951
Review added: July 10, 2010
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$13.95 None
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