SOUTH AFRICA ““ THE OTHER EUROPE
byLCBO Vintages is featuring South Africa this month so it’s an opportunity to experience some delights from the oldest “˜undiscovered’ wine region in the…
Shiraz
Shiraz does Soulful!
byShiraz probably holds the record for most “˜converts to red wine’, but along the way it got too smooth ““ killed the fatted calf!…
Explore a Local Summer Red
byThere are two requirements for enjoying this wine; you need to enjoy lighter reds, and not expect the usual Shiraz show. Instead, imagine hanging…
The Deakin Needs YOU!
byOne of the LCBO’s best “˜everyday’ reds is in danger of disappearing off the shelf. Apparently we’re not buying enough. Many low-priced Shiraz taste…
Getting the Lightly Chilled Message
byWakefield, one of my favourite Aussie wineries, is touting the benefits of lightly chilling red wines. In this example ““ which is more about…
Hostess Gift
byCLASSY SHIRAZ While Jacob’s Creek Barossa Shiraz is not bone dry, it invigorates more than most of its Aussie cousins. The rich flavours are…
Get on the MITOLO Sale
byNOW IS THE TIME FOR MITOLO! I’m not a big fan of commercial, sweet/smooth Aussie Shiraz, but I’ll take Mitolo. It’s brighter, less dark,…
Deakin Dares
byDEAKIN DARES TO BE “˜NOT CROWD-PLEASING’ Deakin Shiraz has been in my top ten value reds for almost a decade. I don’t buy a…
Doin’ the Deakin
byRegular readers know that I’m not a huge fan of Aussie Shiraz. Generally speaking I find them to be overly sweet, over ripe and…