Think Portugal!
byWe are so happy with our recent move to Tavira, Portugal – the quality of wine and the prices are mind blowing. But I’m…
Wine Picks
Please try and have these wines in the recommended context. Wine pleasure is about a match of wine and mood.
No More LCBO Wine Buying Tips!
byDear Readers, I have moved to Portugal and, naturally, will no longer be posting LCBO wine buying tips. It was a wonderful experience that…
EVERYDAY PINOT FOR $10
byCono Sur’s Pinot is a bargain at the regular price, and now it’s a steal at ten dollars. In case you’re not familiar with…
GREAT VALUE HOUSE WINES FROM THE SOUTH OF FRANCE
byAnyone looking for a new pair of house wines should check out the Laurent Miguel wines below. Both are medium-bodied and deliver great drinkability…
YUMMY RHONE RED REDUCED!
byRegular readers will know that Cotes du Rhone is my Holy Grail in red wine and I invite everyone to explore the pleasure to…
DON’T FORGET THE GRUNER!
byIt would appear that Gruner Veltliner has run its course as the insider’s fashionable wine. Too bad as I think it’s one of the…
MID-SUMMER ROSE REPORT
byAfter tasting through lots of sexy looking Provence Rosés, I have no hesitation in saying ‘save your money’ and buy La Vieille Ferme. It’s…
SALE on SUMMER SIPPING SAUVIGNON
byI’ve been neglecting this old favourite, but the sale tag caught my eye. I’m glad it did as Lurton’s wine has that yummy, fruity,…
SALE on SUMMER SUPPER BEAUJOLAIS
byMy love of Beaujolais (and all Gamays) usually centres around lighthearted times and picnics, but there is another side, another style ““ Beaujolais for…