A stunner from Portugal
byA STUNNING RED VALUE FROM PORTUGAL I love how Portugal keeps doing its own thing with indigenous grapes and wine styles. Instead of showering…
September, 2012
D’oh!
byHERE’S SOMETHING DIFFERENT IN ITALIAN REDS Dolcetto is one of the everyday reds of the Italian province of Piedmont. It’s mostly consumed locally and…
Nova Scotia the New Champagne?
byCOULD NOVA SCOTIA BE THE NEW CHAMPAGNE? Scores of wine regions now produce very good sparkling wine that comes close to Champagne, or offers…
Something Old, Something New
bySOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW IN WHITES Italy’s Orvieto was one of the default whites before anyone heard of Pinot Grigio. It’s now on a…
Really Good Locals under $15
byHere’s a pair of really good, affordable locals that are available in most LCBOs. Charmes Aligote (white) has been in my annual guide for…
California Does Tuscany
byThe Parducci family were one of the pioneers in Californian wine and I’m delighted to see the current owners maintaining the Italian spirit. Sustainable…
Inniskillin Merlot-Cab ‘Vintage Ink’
byThe relatively cool-climate, north east part of Italy produces a style of Cabernet and Merlot that’s different from the rest of the world. Less…
Union Squared Red
byUnion (a virtual winery) has tossed all the popular grape varieties into the pot to create Squared Red. Very bistro-ish and French country feeling….
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…