House Red
byCheers Citra! My love affair with Citra’s Montepulciano is on again. After a few vintages when it was getting too American, as in smooth,…
January, 2015
A Must for Savvy Fans
byIn case you have not been reading, Chile is the new star in Sauvignon Blanc. Producing wines that bridge the austerity of the original…
My Cave Red!
byOkay this is not a cheapie, but it is on sale! And comes in a screw cap. I’ve been drinking Cave’s Gamay ever since…
Inexpensive Hearty Red
by… WITH AN ADDED TWIST! This is for fans of rich, hearty, plummy reds. The little “˜extra’ you get with the South African edition…
WINE TIP No.2
byTHE PERFECT HOST! Walked into a friend’s house for a casual lunch and there it was on the sideboard. A tray of glasses and…
One of the Best Local Reds
byThe Italian Spirit in Local Gamay Charmes Gamay tastes of Italy. Many local Gamays do. Earthy flavours, and lots of gusto. Shades of those…
Back on the Bicycle!
byI did not include Cono Sur Viognier in my Holiday shopping guides because I’d already mentioned it several times throughout the year. But with…
Belgian Beer
byREMOVING FEAR OF BELGIAN BEERS Belgian beers scare some with their higher-than-norm alcohol, but one of my favourites weighs in at a moderate 6.6%….
County Wine Camp 2015
byAdvance notice. We’ll publish a more detailed itinerary shortly. Read about some details and prices now. Hope to have you on board. A very…