MORE THAN RICH & SMOOTH
Of 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
I’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
New 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
The 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
Chianti 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!
From Cono Sur of course. Quality sparkling just became everyday affordable. Just think of the fun you will have over the holidays popping pretty…
GOOD GLITZY ““ ON SALE
The black trimmed with gold label suggest something glitzy, and this wine certainly puts on a show of flavor and richness. However, it also…
THE NEW AUSSIE STYLE CHARDONNAY
Australia rocked the world with rich, slightly sweet Chardonnay ““ which everyone else copied. Often at a lower price. So what was the Aussie…
REASONABLY-PRICED LOCAL RED
First thing you must do here is forget expectations of a hefty Cabernet Sauvignon. Kacaba’s wine is mainly based on is the lighter side…