Winecurrent is a free bi-weekly E-newsletter. It is an authoritative and valued source of unbiased, informative and easy to read wine reviews. All reviewed wines are available and easily accessible to those living in Ontario. With a rating out of 100 points, reviews include aromas, how the wine tastes and feels as well as many food pairing suggestions.
Winecurrent publisher, Vic Harradine, has traveled the wine world, tasting and spitting his way through key wine-producing areas. He's written on wine for a number of Ottawa newspapers and national magazines, has authored or co-authored two books on wine; his wine reviews are quoted widely. Vic is a wine judge certified by Wine Judges of Canada. He's an accredited sommelier and former instructor, Coordinator and Director of the Algonquin Sommelier Certificate Program. His involvement with the National Capital Sommelier Guild includes former Director, President and currently, Governor.
Vic's goal is to write/publish discerning, impartial wine reviews that stir interest in readers to seek wines closely mirroring their personal style and taste preferences. Wine reviews are dominated by what many people consider—consciously and sub-consciously—when choosing and drinking wine: indication and intensity of flavour and aromas; balance of key components—acid, fruit, tannin, alcohol, body/weight, texture, food pairings. Retail price doesn’t alter a wine’s taste, but a rating system showcasing wine of exceptional value is provided. A 100-point rating system is used to assist readers.
Winecurrent reviewer, Lisa Isabelle, is a graduate of the Algonquin College Sommelier Program and has earned a WSET Level 3 Award in Wine and Spirits, passing both tasting and theory exams with distinction. Lisa has mentored Sommelier students assisting them in honing their wine-tasting and wine-evaluation skills, and is presently Instructor of the Wine, Food and Culture course at Algonquin. Lisa is also a Director of the National Capital Sommelier Guild. Her passions for wine, learning and travel have led her to tasting wine in Spain, in Africa, and along the Pacific Coast from Napa to the Okanagan Valley. She was invited by l’Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux to evaluate the 2016 vintage attending the en primeur tasting in Bordeaux. Feeling that just as every person has a story, so does every wine; Lisa enjoys uncovering and sharing those stories with readers.
Winecurrent reviewer Louise Boutin is a graduate of the Algonquin College Sommelier Program, a skilled wine taster, wine writer and contributor to Winecurrent.com newsletter since 2017. Her reviews have been re-published in LCBO Vintages Release catalogues, and on wine agents and winery web sites. Louise also tutored online courses with La Cité Collégiale Sommelier Program. She offers consulting wine services and guided wine tasting sessions to wine enthusiasts. Louise is a former registered dietitian, former military officer, has a certificate from the International Concierge Institute and worked with the Château Laurier VIP concierge team. She has visited wineries in Canada, France, Italy, is a certified Spanish Wine Scholar and is now in the process of completing the Italian Program with the Wine Scholar Guild. A true wine lover, she enjoys sharing her passion and knowledge to demystify wine tasting and increase wine appreciation as a whole.
Web master and wine reviewer Dave Isaacs has been developing web sites since 1993, and is responsible for many wine and food related web sites in the National Capital region. He is also a graduate of the Algonquin College Sommelier Program and placed top-of-the-class when receiving his WSET Level 3 Certification.