Spanish Steal
SPANISH BEAUJOLAIS! SORT OF… Fun and fruity is the only way to describe Monseran’s Garnacha. Which is Spain’s Grenache. Which is the grape that’s…
PEC Wineries
A few weeks ago I asked how many wineries were in Prince Edward County. Many thought between 20 and 30 but actually there are…
Taste the Original
TASTE THE ORIGINAL CABERNET FRANC Cabernet Franc’s ancestral home is in the Loire, which is in the north/west of France. By all standards, a…
Really Special Niagara White
Much of the unoaked Chardonnay on the market is a bit soft and dull, so I was quite excited to find this delicious offering…
Appealing Californian Red
A VERY APPEALING CALIFORNIAN RED! Singer Dave Matthews is the latest celebrity to put his name on a wine bottle, and his Crush Red…
Rustic County Red
A COUNTY RUSTIC RED My favourite wine from The Grange is their Gamay. The 2010 has the fruitiness of a Beaujolais along with the…
Las Moras Again
A few weeks ago I recommended a great value Chard from Argentina called Las Moras. As ever, the vintage changed immediately, and so did…
Serious Red
SERIOUS RED IN A HEAVY BOTTLE Here’s a blockbuster Ripasso for fans of big reds. It’s old-style ““ earthy, rustic. A big presence, lots…
Booze in a Coffee Shop!
Have you noticed that some coffee shops now serve drink too! No, not Tim’s nor Bucks but the independent guys. Which is where you…