County Wines in the Big Smoke
If you missed signing up for our County Wine Camp this July and want to get an overview of Prince Edward County wines, you…
It’s Not A Bat
Pelee’s Night Glider would never win a crowd favourite competition, but it is reassuring to know that “˜unusual’ wines can have a strong following….
Take a Knife to Nero!
Think Merlot with backbone! Think Cabernet with a sense of humour! And you’re getting the picture of this wonderful red from Sicily. It’s gulpable…
Henry’s Best Baco
I’ve supported Henry’s Baco since day one. Wasn’t easy to convince people to drink a tart red delivered with the charm of a biker!…
Local ‘Prosecco’
Not really, but similar in style and price. Same light, fruity, pleasantness and refreshment. Same not-too-dry, crowd-pleasing personality. Perfect for Easter brunch, summer weddings,…
Off to Portlandia!
Kato and I are in hipster-ville ““ Portland, Oregon ““ hanging out with all the cool folks who know lots about the good-life. Researching…
Chianti at Grano Resto
GRANO IS SELLING CHIANTI AT COST Vintages has released a Frescobaldi, high-end Reserva wine from its Nipozzano estate in Chianti. It’s full-bodied with wonderful…
Deakin Dares
DEAKIN DARES TO BE “˜NOT CROWD-PLEASING’ Deakin Shiraz has been in my top ten value reds for almost a decade. I don’t buy a…
Spanish Treasure!
ARE YOU UP FOR ONE OF SPAIN’S GREAT WINE TREASURES? It’s Sherry, so be warmed. It’s the bone dry variety that tastes a lot…