Charming Charmes
CHARMES CABERNET/MERLOT The words Cabernet & Merlot on a label usually suggest a full-bodied red, but not in this case. Charmes wine is mid…
Cono Sur Delivers Again
CONO SUR DELIVERS ANOTHER HIT Some of you must think I’m on the payroll of Cono Sur because of the regularity of my recommendations….
WINE SEMINAR this Friday
Join me this FRIDAY November 15th at the Gourmet Food & Wine Show in TORONTO. I’ll be conducting a~ fun and educational wine and…
The Perfect Apertif
DRY RIESLING IS THE PERFECT APERITIF! Ontario has converted many drinkers to the exciting and edgy world of dry Riesling. If~ you’re a fan…
Not Your Normal Merlot
This is not for fans of Merlot. But for those who enjoy lighter reds with some personality. And refreshment. The kind of stuff you’d…
Tasty Local White!
TASTY LOCAL WHITE NOW AVAILABLE AGAIN A few months ago I wrote about a delicious, non-oaked Niagara Chardonnay which quickly sold out. Good news…
Tis the Carmenere Season
TIS THE CARMENERE SEASON! Time to start thinking hearty and rich reds such Carmenere from Chile. What this grape offers is the “˜well built’…
Vintage Port
VINTAGE PORT ““ A HUNDRED DOLLAR WINE TO DRINK SOMETIME AFTER 2025! The English had a custom of buying and cellaring Vintage Port at…
Great Everyday Syrah
Cusumano Syrah is a bit of a sleeper that deserves more notice. It delivers a combination of yummy richness and a tangy, rustic character….