January, 2014
Slow & Fast
bySLOW FOOD GOES FAST! Carlo Petrini founded the Slow Food movement in response to McDonalds corruption of Italy’s eating culture. He was repulsed by…
Overlooked
byOVERLOOKED NIAGARA SPARKLING Somehow I overlooked Hillebrand’s Trius in last month’s list of best sparklings. The razor edge and purity of expression reminds me…
Excellent Tequila!
byHola! Let’s escape to Mexico and leave this cold weather for the night. I don’t typically write about spirits ““~ Irish Whiskey being the…
Still Performing!
byPORTUGAL’S CLASSIC RED IS STILL PERFORMING Fruity meets earthy, meets cuddly. Rich enough to nourish, but also quite refreshing. This Portuguese classic has been…
Get Real
byGET REAL WITH AN ITALIAN RED Dolcetto and Barbera are two of the last outposts of traditional Italian red wines. Wines with flavours and…
Fab Spanish Restaurant
byHere’s a Spanish restaurant in Toronto that rocks. You might know about it, but if not ““ check it out! The design is by…
Upscale Fuzion
byBlends are returning to the white wine scene. Hurray! Why not string different grape experiences together for a more exciting show. In the hands…
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…