$7 Summer Refresher
byTrebbiano is the workhorse white grape of Italy. Mostly it produces simple refreshment at an everyday price. But this guy could be mistaken for…
Wine Picks
Please try and have these wines in the recommended context. Wine pleasure is about a match of wine and mood.
LCBO Vintages Saturday July 24
byTHE LOW DOWN: South of France is the feature and I URGE you to check out my three red picks. You’ll discover that there’s…
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byJohn Howard was a Niagara pioneer when he opened Vineland winery a couple of decades ago. The stunning location on the mountain in Beamsville…
Does the VQA symbol work?
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Eataly
byItaly’s Slow Food movement is working hard to re-educate us around the importance of healthy/smart food production and consumption. The organization is headquartered in…
Big House
byBig news from the Big House ““ could be the “˜house white of the summer’ The Big House line of wines come from vineyards…
The Philospher Gets a ‘B’
byToronto’s Philosopher’s Walk is a pleasant, park stroll that runs from Bloor West (west of the ROM) to Hoskin Ave. It has taken on…
Calamus Calling
byThis tiny Beamsville Bench winery produces really good everyday wines at decent prices. The 08 unoaked Chardonnay is one of the best around. A…