Some of Ontario’s Finest
byThe ‘value’ word is most often used in connection with low priced wines. This is a mistake. Using the word when speaking of inexpensive…
Vintages Picks
Summer Chardonnay
byI can see it now – a couple of glasses on the patio and a few more with the BBB’d shrimp. A perfect marriage…
LCBO Vintages Saturday April 2, 2011
byTHE LOW DOWN: There’s something for everyone in my whites – spicy sippers, keen refreshers and blockbusters. The South African wines offer new experiences…
Oldtimer Comes to Life
byAmity Pinot Noir has been kicking around the LCBO for decades. Every time I tasted it I thought what a poor ambassador for Oregon!…
LCBO Vintages Saturday March 19
byTHE LOW DOWN: One great thing about Vintages is the opportunity to expand our repertoire of white wines – to experience ‘something different’ in…
LCBO Vintages Saturday March 5, 2011
byTHE LOW DOWN: Hits of the release are the Chilean pair from CONCHA y TORO. I remember tasting these Limari wines a few years…
LCBO Vintages Saturday February 19
byLCBO VINTAGES SATURDAY FEB 19 Cabernet is the feature with lots of high priced, highly polished offerings. But as ever, the values are in…
Surviving February 14
byA MAN’S GUIDE to SURVIVING FEBRUARY 14 Tis the most dreaded season of the year for all us men. Valentines! Better to accept that…
Put Your Red in the Snow
byEvery now and again I noticed Kurt leaving the party to put more red wine out in the snow. I’ve always preached the benefits…