RED BURGUNDIES on SALE
byHere’s a plan I often use at dinner parties. For aperitif, I pour a lightly-chilled light red (such as the Beaujolais below), then a…
February, 2019
SOMETHING DIFFERENT WITH YOUR BURGER!
bySome years ago, Fairview’s guru winemaker, Charles Back created a line of wines in “˜homage’ to France’s Rhone region ““ of which this is…
5 STAR APERITIF WHITE
byTraditionally Vinho Verde was an inexpensive super light, slightly spritzy wine, but some producers are starting to craft a more “˜upscale’ edition, which they…
EVERYDAY DAO
bySomewhat-like-Pinot is my usual description of Portugal’s Dao (pronounced D-ow) reds, and this guys fits that description perfectly. Add a gentle, lush feeling. Versatility…
EVERYDAY DOURO
byI’ve often had this medium-bodied wine at restaurants in Portugal, and loved every sip, but how does it stack-up on Canadian soil? Damn good….
MY FAVE RED IS HERE
byYipee! It’s from the Piedmont region in Italy, and costs less than $20. For me Barbera is the Holy Grail of red…