Buy of the Century! Sparkling Wine
A SUPER VALUE from Spain! A few weeks ago, I spoke of how the popularity of Prosecco was stealing the limelight from the best,…
CELEBRATING SOUTH AFRICA
WORLD RUGBY CHAMPIONS & ZERO CARBON WINE I first met Steven Campbell when he operated a Wine Bar in Hazelton Lanes, Toronto, and later…
ONE REGION – 3 VERY DIFFERENT REDS
The Languedoc region in the south of France has a reputation for producing heavy, rich red wines. But some winemakers favour a more medium-bodied…
YOU SAY PROSECCO, I SAY CAVA
Prosecco is the current darling of the sparkling wine world. People who don’t even drink know the name. I love Prosecco as much as…
EXCELLENT LOCAL BISTRO RED
The biggest challenge for local winemakers is getting people to understand and enjoy wines with an ‘edge’. A tangy dryness. The style most popular…
A MUST RIESLING BUY
A MUST, MUST BUY FOR RIESLING FANS! If one still needed proof that Ontario makes some of the best Dry Riesling, here it is….
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…
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….