The Original Malbec
CHECK-OUT THE ORIGINAL MALBEC! Today, Malbec is associated with Argentina, but the original hails from the south west of France. It’s drier and more…
In Praise of ‘Plain’
Today’s fondness for non-oaked Chardonnay is a throw back to a few decades ago when white wines were a lot simpler. A lot more…
Terroir in Prince Edward County
Terroir~ Wine and Farmers Market Saturday, May 9 11 am ““ 5 pm Crystal Palace in Picton $35 As Eastern Ontario’s annual wine and farmers…
Hipster Wines from Washington
Winemaker Charles Smith is a radical in the American wine scene. One of his “˜crazy’ ideas is that the music you play has the…
Shades of Bordeaux
SHADES OF A FANCY BORDEAUX ““ FROM LAKE ERIE! How do you produce a rich red wine in Ontario? One way would be to…
Rhone on Sale!
I find Rhone reds to be more interesting that most New World wines because they offer flavours that go beyond obvious fruit and vanilla….
Sauvignon Season begins!
THE SAUVIGNON SEASON starts on APRIL 24 Many of us drink Sauvignon Blanc year round, but the wine’s spirit is certainly aligned with the…
New Improved B&G
B&G’s Partager reds have been replaced by estate wines from the south of France. A smart move due to the shrinking demand for tired…
Worth the Wait
The Mosel Valley in Germany is one of the homes of outstanding Riesling. Most of it is seriously dry and low in alcohol. However,…