1/2 Price ‘Sancerre’!
byThe general take on South African wines is they combine New World ripe flavours with the dry character of French wines. A best of…
September, 2014
Perfect Summer Red
byThere’s a very good new Valpolicella (light red) on the shelves from a producer called Sartori that’s got the classic frank fruitiness and refreshing…
Wilder than the Rhone
byFans of Chapoutier’s “˜Rasteau’ Rhone will be glad to see another of his reds. This Roussillon wine feels like the rustic, country cousin ““…
Another Side of Viognier
byThe Viognier grape usually produces a rather pretty, semi rich, semi-expensive wines, but here’s a dandy, everyday edition. Refreshingly bone dry, mildly flavoured and…
Changes in the Douro
byYou are going to be, (or have already have been) hearing a lot about red wines from the Douro region in Portugal. This was…
Cotes du Rhone (again)
byCould there be a more perfect, medium-bodied red?! Think bistro context ““ any rustic, hearty food ““ with lashings of this wine. Bring it…
County Dry Riesling
byWHERE’S MY QUICHE?! Riesling is not touted as a big thing here in the County, but The Grange has produced a wonderful citrusy, razor…
2nd Coming of Colio
byColio is one of the sleeping giants in local wine. Founded almost 30 years ago by Italian “˜bricklayer’ families, this Lake Erie winery is…
Extend the Season
byHERE’S A FEW MORE ROSES TO EXTEND THE SEASON…September means you can STILL wear white AND drink the pink stuff. ORGANIC Emiliana is dry…