A Kinda Special White
byHAPPY ALVARHINO TO YOU! The top western corners of Spain and Portugal are home to Alvarhino, one of the great whites of the world….
December, 2016
Niagara House White Wine Stars
byNIAGARA STARS In Burgundy, Chardonnay rules but the locals also enjoy the Aligote grape to freshen-up the palate before dinner. Think dry martini. Bracing….
Hostess Gift
byCLASSY SHIRAZ While Jacob’s Creek Barossa Shiraz is not bone dry, it invigorates more than most of its Aussie cousins. The rich flavours are…
Local Sparkler
byELEGANT LOCAL SPARKLER AT A REASONABLE PRICE This Chardonnay-based sparkler has a gentler touch than most Bruts. The expression is pure pleasure, with a…
BEST $14 CHAMPAGNE IN THE WORLD
byOkay, it’s not Champagne, but Spain’s Cava producers employ similar time-consuming, expensive production methods ““ resulting in wines with the classic Champagne yeastiness. While…
“˜TAKES YOUR BREATH AWAY’ RIESLING
byThe best local Dry Rieslings have the energy and sleekness that one might associate with the experience of riding in an expensive Italian sports…
My Perfect RED!
byFor once the back label describes it perfectly, “˜the wild aroma of Syrah, the silky texture of Grenache, and the fresh tang of Carignan’….
TOLLO BACK ON TRACK
byAfter a few years of average quality, Tollo’s Montepulciano is back on form. Delicious, bright flavours riding on an edge of refreshment ““ and…
Castano!
byCASTANO INTRODUCES VARIETY TO SPANISH REDS Now that they have become popular, it’s important to know that Spanish reds offer styles other than the…