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…
Best Year for VQA Rosé
THE BEST~ YEAR~ EVER FOR LOCAL ROSE! I’ve been drinking local Rosé since day one and have to say that this year’s crop (2012) is…
Ireland 2014
BOOKING IRELAND FOR JUNE 2014! Price TBD but we’re hoping to take 2 groups to WEST CORK ““ a truly magnificent area ““ from…
Up Ridge Road
UP RIDGE ROAD TO NIAGARA’S MOST WESTERLY WINERY Next time you’re headed down the QEW to wine country take an early exit on to…
Men in Pink Today!
One of my most favourite days of the year is the Men in Pink. Today is the 5th anniversary of a special luncheon with…
Who Said It?
Thanks to all who joined in the recent poll. Who Said This? “My only regret in life is that I did not drink more…