Richard Karlo RIP
byEveryone in The County, and all over the Ontario wine industry, is saddened to hear of the passing of winemaker Richard Karlo. A victim…
November, 2014
Have a Wine Tasting Party!
byWant to conduct your own Wine by Mood tasting? Here’s a little shopping list that won’t fail you ““ covering all styles. I poured…
Calling All Riesling Lovers!
byIF YOU ENJOY RIESLING, YOU SHOULD BE AT GRANO THIS SATURDAY EVENING! You will meet the world’s authority, and number one lover of the…
Faustino Rioja
byIn response to those who asked for my opinion on the ‘100 point’ Faustino Rioja 2001 (#976662 $35.95) coming to Vintages this Saturday, (scoring…
Celebrate Nouveau!
byPLEASE JOIN THE NOUVEAU CELEBRATION! A lot of folks miss the point of Nouveau wines. They don’t get it. Winemalkers created Nouveau as a…
Join Me! Saturday Nov 22
byMY SATURDAY~ WINE SEMINAR IS COMING UP SOON! On Saturday, November 22 I will be conducting my annual seminar for the Toronto Gourmet Food…
Get Converted!
byATTENTION ALL DOUBTERS ““ DOW WILL BE CONVERTED! A leading American wine journalist recently declared Portugal to be the most exciting new wine frontier….
LCBO Vintages VQA Pinot Noir
byPINOT NOIR . . . take your pick from these equally good, medium-bodied wines. All offer great drinkability and charm ““ especially lightly chilled….
LCBO Vintages Red Picks
bySEMI-EXPENSIVE, DAMN GOOD LOCAL REDS! Here’s a few local reds that are worth the splurge. Something to consider for the Holidays, or gift-giving. All…