Old Fave Italian Red now in Jazzy New Package
While browsing the Italian red section at my local, a customer asked if I could help him find “Adesso.” Had to admit I was…
Extravagance in Every Sip!
Rich, indulgent and lavish are words often used to describe Californian Chardonnay, and here’s a winery proudly displaying them on its gold-coloured label. The…
The New Source of Classy Whites
The more drinkers express their fondness for lighter, less-oaked white wines, the more traditional wine regions can strut their stuff. Winemaking in Portugal’s Douro…
Shiraz does Soulful!
Shiraz probably holds the record for most “˜converts to red wine’, but along the way it got too smooth ““ killed the fatted calf!…
Value from Veneto
RICH RED ““ nourishing Dried fruit flavours and richness are the story with I Balzi. Think mini-Amarone. Think bold flavoured, comfort dishes. Or fireside…
Plan an Italian Night!
Much of our red wine drinking these days centers around the yummy and the smooth. How can you resist delicious Californians and Chileans! But,…
DUBOEUF ON SALE
New World regions use technology and winemaking tricks to create easy-drinking, light red wines, but for centuries the Beaujolais region has been doing it…
Spice up your weekend
RICH RED ““ think exotic/spicy It’s no surprise that this Catalan corner of France produces wines with a very gulpable, Spanish feeling. Rich, but…
Chilean Pinot Envy
SEMI RICH RED ““ no clothes on The Pinot police are likely to want this Chilean “˜banned’. Too pretty, too seductive ““ more Victoria’s…