A PAIR OF FRENCH BISTRO-STYLE REDS
byNo sooner did I complain about the number of overly sweet/smooth reds out there, than I come across a pair offering the very opposite….
December, 2018
Billy’s HOLIDAY WINE LIST
byOur Holiday drinking includes a variety of times, tastes and moods, so naturally I’m offering a variety of wine styles. All are…
GOOD NEWS FOR SAUV BLANC FANS!
byHard-core Sauvignon drinkers love Las Mulas, as it delivers their favourite razor-like sharpness combined with a hefty dose of herbaceousness. It also appeals to…
MORE THAN RICH & SMOOTH
byOf late I’ve disappointed with many reds in the popular super-rich category.~ So many wines tasted doctored ““ think candied/confected in the same way…
LITTLE CHARMER
byI’m not usually a fan of soft reds, but the charm in this wine won me over. Plummy flavours, and a “˜good chum’ feeling…
DAMN GOOD PINOT FOR $20
byNew World Pinot is often a tad fruity and fluffy, but this guy has a solid structure. Not barnyard as in Burgundy ““ more…
“˜RACY’ MID-PRICED SPARKLING
byThe upcoming winter dinner-party season will sometimes call for a sparkling that’s a level above Prosecco or Cava. But without breaking the bank on…
GULPING CHIANTI
byChianti recently went up-scale ““ crafted more for steak than pasta. And priced accordingly. But here’s a traditional light, tangy edition. A gulper for…
BUBBLY DEAL OF THE YEAR!
byFrom Cono Sur of course. Quality sparkling just became everyday affordable. Just think of the fun you will have over the holidays popping pretty…