COLOURFUL, DELICIOUS & UNDERPRICED!
byOver the next few weeks I’ll be covering the Holiday needs ““ from sensible to extravagant. And a few fun side-shows. Speaking of which,…
November, 2017
TORRES DOES RIOJA DIFFERENTLY
byWhen I looked up my notes on this wine from a visit to Torres in the spring they read “not typical Rioja, more earthy,…
FOR THE LOVE OF BARNYARD!
byCan I tempt you with a red wine that’s a little stinky, a little raunchy, and very “˜farmyard-ish? But there’s also a delicious berry…
Gosh Josh!
byCALIFORNIA CABERNET ON SALE! Many years ago California introduced a style of Cabernet that went right to the top of the charts. Traditionally Cabernet…
A RARE, UNDER-PRICED DESSERT WINE
byBotrytis is the fungus (caused by Fall dampness in the vineyard) responsible for the unique “˜exotic’ flavours in Sauternes (Bordeaux) ““ the most prized…
BARGAIN-PRICED, MATURE, TRADITIONAL-STYLE CHIANTI
byI’ve been having good experiences with Chianti this year, and here’s another. The appeal of this wine is the woodsy, mature quality ““ suggesting…
CLASSIC BISTRO REDS
byRegular readers will know that I consider Cotes du Rhone to be the Holy Grail of red wine. The flavours and weight have a…
PICKS OF THE NOUVEAU
byI realize that Nouveau wines are no longer news, and out-of-fashion in some circles. However, I’m still a fan and will be guzzling the…
EARLY CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR FANS OF SPARKLING
byHow can someone deliver a very Champagneish wine at a workingman’s price? Louis Bouillot is a “˜traditional method’ sparkling producer in Burgundy (established business…