The Espresso Trail
byMy search for great espresso continues. Bloor and Ossington is not the prettiest or hippest part of Toronto but Dell (Southern Accent’s friendliest waiter…
Wine Picks
Please try and have these wines in the recommended context. Wine pleasure is about a match of wine and mood.
Tasting in Prince Edward County
byTASTE the COUNTY: I haven’t talked about Prince Edward County (PEC) this year so let’s catch up. FYI: In my book, Billy’s Best Bottles…
Hungary for Value
byTake a detour to the Hungarian section for one of the best buys in everyday dry white wine. This little gem has been on-and-off…
Today at Vintages!
byDon’t miss buying the two French Stars: Provence Rosé and Costieres de Nimes white. See my full report. Sláinte!
All Hail Hillebrand!
byEvery time I go to Hillebrand Winery I’m thrilled by the hospitality. Someone there is doing a great job teaching customer service, or simply…
Drink Beaujolais Now!
byBeaujolais’ liveliness, fun nature and low alcohol makes it perfect for summer gulping. Red wine to have on picnics, early in the evening and…
Open Season
byNo, not the golf, nor the tennis, but yet another new line of wines from Vincor. Two reds and a white, all VQA Niagara,…
LCBO Vintages, Saturday August 15, 2009
byTHE LOW DOWN: Fabulous Furmint, a Chardonnay alternative, a blockbuster local and a fun Riesling are my white recommendations. In reds, you’ll find good…
Where to Stay in Niagara
byA good central location hotel for Niagara winery touring is the White Oaks (QEW at the Niagara on the Lake exit). The brochure says…