Upscale Fuzion
Blends are returning to the white wine scene. Hurray! Why not string different grape experiences together for a more exciting show. In the hands…
Doin’ the Deakin
Regular readers know that I’m not a huge fan of Aussie Shiraz. Generally speaking I find them to be overly sweet, over ripe and…
Long Live the Toro
I’ve just had a bottle Sangre de Toro ““ of one of my favourite LCBO oldie-goldies. It was fruity and friendly in the Valpolicella…
Discover you Dao!
If you are on the charm-over-power side of the red wine world you probably entertain Pinot Noir, Shiraz and Rhone reds. But have you…
Warm Climate White
WORKING ON A CV! Here’s a warm climate white with all the right credentials for this time of year. Bischendal’s Chenin/Viognier is neither light…
No Corkscrew? No problem!
Thanks to a few friends who sent this. http://www.mirabeauwine.com/how-to-open-a-bottle-of-wine-without-a-corkscrew/
Italian Pinot
LIGHT “˜N LOVELY ITALIAN PINOT NOIR FOR $12.95 Dunno about you, but I gravitate to lighter foods and drinks after the Holidays. And I’ve…
Seriously Good
SERIOUSLY GOOD CANADIAN ALES My first blog of the year is for beer. No, I haven’t gone to the dark side! Beer is my…
Sparkling! Bubbly!
SHOPPING for the SPARKLING SEASON Tis the season when everyone drinks sparkling, because it’s the thing to do. Real pleasure drinkers have bubbles all…