SOUTH OF FRANCE DOES MERLOT
byOccitanie is the old name for the south western part of France now called Languedoc-Roussilon. This wine could not be more Merlot – yummy…
Merlot
Sell Your Soul to the Devil!
byAN OPPORTUNITY TO SELL YOUR SOUL TO THE DEVIL! Charles Smith’s labels bring the fun of Pop Art to wine. They are a reminder…
Summer Party Pair
byA SUMMER PARTY PAIR FROM CHILE When a friend asked for wine suggestions for her summer afternoon bash I realized I did not have…
Hipster Wines from Washington
byWinemaker Charles Smith is a radical in the American wine scene. One of his ‘crazy’ ideas is that the music you play has the…
New Improved B&G
byB&G’s Partager reds have been replaced by estate wines from the south of France. A smart move due to the shrinking demand for tired…
Different Merlot!
byA DIFFERENT MERLOT – AT A DIFFERENT PRICE Savvy wine drinkers will be familiar with this LCBO gem, as are the many restaurants that…
LCBO Vintages Red Picks
bySEMI-EXPENSIVE, DAMN GOOD LOCAL REDS! Here’s a few local reds that are worth the splurge. Something to consider for the Holidays, or gift-giving. All…
Angels Gate
byWHO SAID THERE ARE NO GOOD REASONABLY PRICED LOCAL WINES? At the recent All Canadian Wine Championship held here in The County, I discovered…
Not Your Normal Merlot
byThis is not for fans of Merlot. But for those who enjoy lighter reds with some personality. And refreshment. The kind of stuff you’d…