Rosé Season Started!
First new-vintage Rosé on the shelf is from France. And Ogier’s wine is as good as all the previous years. Just the right amount…
Serious Beaujolais Dinner
Here’s an event that appeals to me: SPRING DINNER WITH “˜SERIOUS’ BEAUJOLAIS Louis Jadot produces the world’s most highly acclaimed Beaujolais at an estate…
Rodet on Sale!
DON’T MISS THE ROCKING RED RODET EXPERIENCE My recent recommendation of Rodet 12 Cotes du Rhone just went on sale at $11.00 ($2 off…
Junior Shines
There’s a movement in Australia to make the red wines less sweet, and less obviously ‘nice’. Also to reign in the ripeness of fruit…
A Hellava Mouthfull!
Niagara’s Stratus Winery makes super concentrated wines ““ which are usually blends. You get a lot, and you pay a lot. Stratus is not…
LCBO’s Best New Red
After years of shoddy French wine buying the LCBO seems to have turned a corner. I’ve posted at least six very good wines already…
Summer Beer is Here!
SUMMER BEER IS ALREADY HERE In the summer months the Brits add lime or lemon to beers for extra refreshment, and to lower the…
Rockin’ Rodet
DON’T MISS THE ROCKING RED RODET EXPERIENCE I’ve been recommending this red for years and having tasted the delicious 2012 edition it’s time to…
Unbelievable wine deal
What a deal ““ twelve litres of wine for $12! Right here in Picton! Too bad it’s l’Ambiance.