Thanksgiving Wines
Gatherings will be smaller than usual this year, but perhaps more ‘Thanksgiving’ than ever. I’m certainly thankful to be living in Canada at this…
NO CHAMPAGNE, NO WORRIES!
I’m sure you’ve heard that a dockers strike, or something, has meant that the LCBO shelves are getting low on Champagne. First Covid, now…
SOUTH OF FRANCE RED for under $15
Travel to France in the comfort of your home! Don your beret, cook up a classic French dish, and voila! Chateau Vaugelas feels like…
SOUTH OF FRANCE WHITES UNDER $15
We cannot go to France this year but you can have the wine, such as the pair of whites below – available at most…
SALE on BEAUJOLAIS!
I’ve always been a bit surprised at the number of people who refuse to drink Beaujolais. They have their reasons of course, but I’m…
GREAT DEAL ON EVERYDAY CHIANTI
My previous recommendation of the Chianti below obviously did not create a buying frenzy as it’s now discounted. Gotta like that, and naturally now…
DEAL OF THE YEAR ON NIAGARA PINOT
I’m a big fan of the Phil Dowell’s winemaking at Angels Gate as he understands that less is more. And charm triumphs power. Before…
IN PRAISE OF THE ORIGINAL VINHO VERDE
This summer I’ve been touting the virtues of single grape variety Vinho Verdes, but now I’d like to remind you of the humble original…
THE AMPHORA EXPERIENCE
Clay amphoras were to the ancient Greeks what the oak barrel is to winemakers today. A vessel for storing and ageing wine. Portugal is…