SOUTH AFRICA – THE OTHER EUROPE
LCBO Vintages is featuring South Africa this month so it’s an opportunity to experience some delights from the oldest ‘undiscovered’ wine region in the…
IRELAND 2020
IRISH SPRING TOURS: PINTS & HIKES 12 DAYS IN IRELAND – THE TRIP OF A LIFETIME! June 6 to June 18, 2020 (leaving Toronto…
Attention! Spanish Whites!
TIME TO START PAYING ATTENTION TO SPANISH WHITES Over the past decade I’ve fallen in love with the new-age of Italian white wines, and…
UNDER $10 SUMMER BUYS #3
THE PERFECT SUMMER REFRESHER Two things I look for in summer whites are high voltage refreshment, and low alcohol. Quenching thirst without getting wasted….
UNDER $10 SUMMER BUYS #2
THE PERFECT SUMMER SIPPING WHITE For me, some summer moments call for ‘lazy-feeling’ whites with flavours suggestive of sun-filled days on a tropical island….
Under $10 Summer Buys #1
THE PERFECTLY-PRICED SUMMER RED Here’s the answer to “what’s a good cheap red for Summer parties/BBQs/cottage time?” If you enjoy a wine that’s not…
LOW ALCOHOL HOUSE WHITE
This has been one of our go-to wines on trips to Ireland, where the producers, the Guibert family spend their summers. Madame is an…
Wine for the BBQ
THE BBQ SEASON Now that its the grilling season, I started thinking about the smoky flavours in South African reds. But I stumbled on…
2 Lesser-known Italian Whites
Here are two lesser-known Italian whites to check out – currently offered by Vintages. Citra’s Percorino is a super ‘nice guy’. Think Pinot…