The $13.95 Solution! Part 3
Another wine that represents the ‘new France’ in wine making talent – and value. FRANCE’S LITTLE-KNOWN WHITE Everyone loves – or at least knows…
The $13.95 Solution! Part 2
LCBO Vintages likes to promote $19.95 as the going price for premium wines, but it ain’t true. There are lots of less expensive wines…
The $13.95 Solution!
LCBO Vintages likes to promote $19.95 as the going price for premium wines, but it ain’t true. There are lots of less expensive wines…
RED BURGUNDIES on SALE
Here’s a plan I often use at dinner parties. For aperitif, I pour a lightly-chilled light red (such as the Beaujolais below), then a…
SOMETHING DIFFERENT WITH YOUR BURGER!
Some years ago, Fairview’s guru winemaker, Charles Back created a line of wines in ‘homage’ to France’s Rhone region – of which this is…
5 STAR APERITIF WHITE
Traditionally Vinho Verde was an inexpensive super light, slightly spritzy wine, but some producers are starting to craft a more ‘upscale’ edition, which they…
EVERYDAY DAO
Somewhat-like-Pinot is my usual description of Portugal’s Dao (pronounced D-ow) reds, and this guys fits that description perfectly. Add a gentle, lush feeling. Versatility…
EVERYDAY DOURO
I’ve often had this medium-bodied wine at restaurants in Portugal, and loved every sip, but how does it stack-up on Canadian soil? Damn good….
MY FAVE RED IS HERE
Yipee! It’s from the Piedmont region in Italy, and costs less than $20. For me Barbera is the Holy Grail of red…