LCBO Vintages July 4, 2009
byVINTAGES JULY 4, 2009 THE LOW DOWN: Most of my selections are from the old wine world. Characterful wines at reasonable prices ““ the…
Wine Picks
Please try and have these wines in the recommended context. Wine pleasure is about a match of wine and mood.
A Little Sweetness = Sales
byA little sweetness sells a lot of wine. Niagara Wineries are finding great success with white wines that contain a little sweetness. And in…
Ontario Wine Fair @ Cafe Taste
byFellow Toronto area winos might want to check out the ONTARIO WINE FAIR on Saturday JULY 11 at the charming Café Taste.~ Taste samples…
The Local Riesling Club
byThe Local Riesling Club There’s no such organization, but maybe I should form one! There are lots of fans of local Riesling because it…
More Featherstone Wines
byIn addition to the previous recommended Featherstone 08 Riesling “˜Old Vines’ VQA Twenty Mile Bench $16.95, Featherstone also has an excellent dry Riesling “˜Old…
Recession Reds Event at Grano
byCAN YOU HAVE A GREAT WINE LIFE FOR $10? Billy’s Best Bottles presented a fun night of RECESSION REDS April 14th, 2009 at Grano…
Back to Basics ““ Cab & Merlot
byCabernet and Merlot originated in France, and they’re still going strong in the Bordeaux region. A cool climate and French wine culture produces a…
Southbrook’s Dry Rosé
bySOUTHBROOK 08 Cabernet Rosé, VQA Niagara on the Lake (Winery/Vintages in the Fall) $17.95 Hits a lot of wine spots ““ refreshing, kinda rich…
We’re Coming to Wakefield!
byAttention Ottawa & Area Fans! Billy’s Best Bottles is coming to Wakefield! Friday June 26 and Saturday June 27 TWO EVENTS! 1. Wine Tasting…