LCBO Holiday Shopping
by4. RIESLING FOR THE OYSTERS Tis the season when oyster lovers like to gather around the kitchen table and shuck/slurp down a dozen or…
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Tawse Riesling
byOntario Riesling cannot be likened to any other. It’s definitely our signature white, and our great contribution to the Fresh Category. Tawse wine is…
LCBO Vintages Saturday May 28
byTHE LOW DOWN: Didn’t plan it but I ended up selecting an excellent Variety 6-Pack of white wines. Gruner, Verdejo, Riesling, Chenin, Chardonnay and…
What You See
byWHAT YOU SEE IS WHAT YOU GET In a previous post I lamented that the wine label did nothing to suggest the pleasure inside…
This Really Happened #2
byTHIS REALLY HAPPENED #2 The Via train to Toronto was very crowded and the crew guy spotted me looking for a seat. “Come with…
The Future of Dry RieslingNew
byA lot of drinkers still don’t trust Riesling. “Isn’t it very sweet?” or “Too tart for my liking.” Both comments are valid because Riesling…
Good & Fun in Niagara
byThis is the time of year when you hear and see lots of promo for local wines. It’s Ontario month at the LCBO and…
LCBO Vintages Saturday July 24
byTHE LOW DOWN: South of France is the feature and I URGE you to check out my three red picks. You’ll discover that there’s…
Billy’s Online Wine School: Lesson 7
byBilly’s Online Wine School Lesson #7 EXPERIENCE PURITY With the early arrival of Spring (we hope) I though you might be up for exploring…