Great News for Cocktail Lovers
byStarting Feb. 1st, , the LCBO is offering “˜Come celebrate the return of the Cocktail Hour at your local LCBO’. That’s what their promo…
January, 2012
LCBO Vintages Saturday Jan 21, 2012
byThis release contains some classic editions of wine styles. A great learning opportunity. While the Argentina Pinot is a great drinking opportunity. As ever,…
LCBO Vintages Catch-Up
byA FEW PICKS OF WINES CURRENTLY AVAILABLE I’m doing my best to keep you posted with good stuff from Vintages. Since moving to the…
Stylish Local White
byOne of the recent best-things-to-happen in local wine has been the creation of the “˜blend’. Especially in whites. We now have a range of…
Take a Chance on Barbabelle
byRegular readers will know of my fondness for Rhone reds and some of you may remember a previous recommendation of one with the attractive…
The Dirt on the LCBO
byThe LCBO does a great job of trying to convince us that they are the best drinks operator on the planet. And that nobody…
Pronouncing German Wine Names
byGerman wine names are difficult, unless you’re German of course. Or you happen to like Blue Nun. Watch this video (click on it) and…
Love This Rustic Local
byIF YOU LIKE RUSTIC YOU’LL LOVE THIS LOCAL I’ve just had an amazing local red. Not anything that would score big with Mr Parker…
Postcard from Florida
by“On Christmas day we had breakfast at a French Bistro, and supper at an Italian restaurant.” A postcard from friends in Florida. Living the…