BARGAIN-PRICED, MATURE, TRADITIONAL-STYLE CHIANTI
byI’ve been having good experiences with Chianti this year, and here’s another. The appeal of this wine is the woodsy, mature quality ““ suggesting…
Wine Picks
Please try and have these wines in the recommended context. Wine pleasure is about a match of wine and mood.
CLASSIC BISTRO REDS
byRegular readers will know that I consider Cotes du Rhone to be the Holy Grail of red wine. The flavours and weight have a…
PICKS OF THE NOUVEAU
byI realize that Nouveau wines are no longer news, and out-of-fashion in some circles. However, I’m still a fan and will be guzzling the…
EARLY CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR FANS OF SPARKLING
byHow can someone deliver a very Champagneish wine at a workingman’s price? Louis Bouillot is a “˜traditional method’ sparkling producer in Burgundy (established business…
COULD CHANGE YOUR MIND ABOUT GAMAY
byOur local winemakers are starting to change some drinkers perception of Gamay. For sure the wine tends to be on the lighter side, but…
EXCITING EARTHY WHITE FROM SPAIN
byFans of something different in white wine should check-out this Vintages offering from Spain. It’s medium-bodied with an interesting blend of oaky/vanilla, slightly oxidized,…
NOT A WOLF IN SHEEPS CLOTHING!
byThis Viognier/Chenin blend is all about gentleness and pretty floral flavours. Lambs playing in a spring meadow ““ or adults chilling in the early…
GLAMOROUS CHARDONNAY ON SALE
byCalmel & Joseph is a picture postcard winery set in the rolling hills just south of Carcassonne. Everything is ultra modern and in good…
THE LIGHT RED BUY OF THE YEAR!
byMOVE QUICKLY! Almost everyone is in love with Pinot Noir, but not always the price. Savvy buyers however, know that Beaujolais is a close…