Charming Charmes Rosé
byCHARMING ROSE from CHATEAU DES CHARMES Charmes is on a roll. I recommended their earthy Pinot and now it’s time for their delicious sipping…
Wine Picks
Please try and have these wines in the recommended context. Wine pleasure is about a match of wine and mood.
Best Rhone EVER!
byBEST COTES du RHONE EVER! I’ve always liked this wine, but now it’s love. For me the Rhone is the Holy Grail of red…
Similar but Milder
byA LOT LIKE SAUVIGNON, BUT MILDER Some find Sauvignon too herbaceous, but still enjoy the refreshing, brisk side of this grape variety. No problem…
Sauvignon & Asparagus
byBEST DEALS on SAUVIGNON for ASPARAGUS Sauvignon and asparagus is a no brainer combo. And now that we have local ““ here are two…
The Devil gets it Right
byThe “˜never judge a book by the cover’ adage certainly applies to Concha y Toro’s new red. A weighty bottle and dark brooding label…
NOW THERE’S A WHITE DEAKIN
byMy favourite bargain Aussie red now has a white mate in the form of Viognier. As with the red, it’s got Euro sensibilities ““…
The Rose Season
bySometimes the Board does good. Such as their practice of adding a bunch of Rosés to the shelves for the Summer season. However, they…
Drinking Spring in Niagara
byNiagara’s blossoms cannot be far off so I’m getting into the season with the help of Charmes Riesling. A top ten local in my…
Seeing a lot of NIMES!
byLas month we drove past the city of Nimes, and today I noticed a new Costieres de Nimes in at the LCBO. Double take!…