Seductive Rioja
THE SEDUCTIVE POWERS OF RIOJA How could you not like a wine that tastes of spiced strawberries! So yummy to sip. For sure a…
Alternating Reds
I like to alternate the style of my everyday reds ““ from one evening to the next, or even in the same evening. As…
The Deakin Needs YOU!
One of the LCBO’s best “˜everyday’ reds is in danger of disappearing off the shelf. Apparently we’re not buying enough. Many low-priced Shiraz taste…
CODORNIU ON SALE
Forget Prosecco for a while, and get Cava, Spain’s under-priced Sparkling wine. Cava is made in the traditional style of Champagne, and with a…
LIGHT RHONE ON SALE
Blind folded I might mistake the current vintage of Les Dauphins for a Beaujolais. Or a Californian Pinot. So fruity fresh and gulpable. Purists…
VALENTINE’S PINK AND RED
You don’t have to mention that the pink sparkling was on sale, but you might be tempted to get a few extra bottles to…
2 VERY DIFFERENT REDS FROM PORTUGAL
Beyra is a high country, cool climate, region south of Porto, so the wines have a lighter touch than most Portuguese reds. This Madeira…
MORE NON-OAKED LOCAL CHARDONNAYS
I recently recommended Angels Gate Non-oaked Chardonnay and here’s two more similar whites worth exploring. I expect to see more Non-oaked Chardonnay on the…
REFRESHING-STYLE CHARDONNAY
If you like the word Chardonnay on the label, but you want a crisp, citrussy wine, check-out Santa Julia. Wonderful aperitif or party refresher….