IN PRAISE OF PORTUGUESE WINES
We’ve just returned from a month in Portugal so naturally I’m anxious to share some wine experiences. In my opinion Portugal is today’s most…
Winning Portuguese Red
DOURO DOES FRENCH BISTRO Most of the red wines coming out of Portugal’s Douro region are on the hefty, manly side. Bordeaux has been…
Give Bulgaria a Chance
I’m not big on decanting as most reds are already smooth enough for my taste. However I made an exception for this wine ““…
Loving Malbec over Cab/Shiraz
LOVING MALBEC OVER CABERNET OR SHIRAZ Wine drinkers follow fashion trends like everyone else. We love something for a period, then drop it for…
Thinking about Summer
PLANNING for SUMMER APERITIFS with SUPERB DRY RIESLINGS Some enjoy vodka for their cocktail hour “˜lift-off’ but I prefer the high voltage in Dry…
A Winning Portuguese White
A WHITE TO WIN YOU OVER TO PORTUGAL It’s difficult to explain the experience in Portuguese wines, but I’ve just tasted a white and…
For the Love of St. Patrick
Sláinte! Thanks to all who travelled with us to Ireland last here. And here’s to those coming with us this June! “To all…
A White Deakin
NOW THERE’S A WHITE DEAKIN My favourite bargain Aussie red now has a white mate in the form of Viognier. As with the red,…
Upscale Pinot Grigio
PINOT GRIGIO GOES UPSCALE Part of the Grigio’s success is due to its simplicity and conservative nature, but I see potential for expanding the…