AMAZING EVERYDAY WHITE ON SALE
byRegular readers will be familiar with this delightful white from Cono Sur. The newly arrived 2020 vintage feels drier than some previous years. Tasty…
Wine Picks
Please try and have these wines in the recommended context. Wine pleasure is about a match of wine and mood.
TWO SOUTH AMERICAN STARS FOR $15.95
byHere’s another one of my self-learning experiences. An opportunity to experience the huge difference between Pinot and Cabernet wines. And hopefully enjoy both. I…
SUPERIOR WHITE ITALIAN on SALE
byRegular readers will know of my fondness of Italian whites in the medium price-range. I love how they deliver something different from the popular…
2 NOVEL APERITIF WHITES
byIf you like variety in your drinking let me offer a couple of suggestions. First-up: a white made from a blend of Gros Manseng,…
THE WORKER’S PINOT
byThe combination or tartness and attractive fruitiness in Portugal’s Dao reds often remind me of Pinot Noir. Grao Vasco certainly has a bit of…
FALL DAYS IN A GLASS
byFor me no red wine feels more Fallish than Chianti. Especially one that’s had about five years in-bottle. Not only do you get the…
Thanksgiving Wines
byGatherings will be smaller than usual this year, but perhaps more ‘Thanksgiving’ than ever. I’m certainly thankful to be living in Canada at this…
NO CHAMPAGNE, NO WORRIES!
byI’m sure you’ve heard that a dockers strike, or something, has meant that the LCBO shelves are getting low on Champagne. First Covid, now…
SOUTH OF FRANCE RED for under $15
byTravel to France in the comfort of your home! Don your beret, cook up a classic French dish, and voila! Chateau Vaugelas feels like…