GIVE IT UP FOR GAVI!
Gavi almost made the charts back in the hay day of Italian whites such as Soave, Castelli Romani and Frascati. I remember a lovely…
TWO GREAT VALUES IN AUSSIE WHITES
Regular readers will know of my fondness for Deakin Estate’s Shiraz, and now there’s a white mate of similar quality and value. Expect exuberant…
WORLD’S BEST VALUE PINOT IN NEW CLOTHES
For decades, Lindeman’s has attracted customers with consistent quality and value. And ‘safe’ labels. Most big selling brands of anything are careful not to…
THE NEW ‘SUMMER’ BURGUNDY RED
Coteaux Bourguignons is the new designation for Burgundy blends of Pinot and Gamay – replacing the old Passe-tout-grains. Blah, blah. The important news is…
ITALIAN RETRO
Verdicchio and Chianti used to be the go-to wines for a taste of Italy. The white came in a sexy amphora-style bottle, and the…
Hello Pecorino!
The Pecorino grape produces a high-spirited, super-refreshing white wine along the Adriatic coast of Italy. I have previously recommended several offerings through LCBO Vintages,…
Summer Solstice in Ireland
Gotta tell you that it doesn’t get much better than Ireland in June. Long long days, no mosquitos, and a magical quality – maybe…
Give It Up for GAVI
Gavi almost made the charts back in the hay day of Italian whites such as Soave, Castelli Romani and Frascati. I remember a lovely…
Great Value Viognier
Australia has a new game plan with its wines – offering something distinctive as opposed to crowdpleasing. Yalumba’s Viognier is guaranteed to get your…