Charming White for $13.95
byWe’re back in South Africa for an amazingly good white. Boekenhoutskloof’s wine is a Rhone meets Loire blend ““ Chenin and Roussanne grapes. Semi-rich…
Wine Picks
Please try and have these wines in the recommended context. Wine pleasure is about a match of wine and mood.
Summer Party Pair
byA SUMMER PARTY PAIR FROM CHILE When a friend asked for wine suggestions for her summer afternoon bash I realized I did not have…
Chardonnay’s Rival ““ Viognier!
byMEET VIOGNIER ““ CHARDONNAY’S BIG RIVAL A FABULOUS WINE FOR $14.95! If you ever wished for a white wine with some of the richness…
Good Rosé at Kacaba
byKacaba is another under-the radar winery that also does well with Chardonnay and Syrah. And Pinot Noir. And in recent tastings I have been…
For the Big Thirst
byGruner has been popular for a few years now, but just in case you’ve forgotten, let me remind you that it’s one of wine’s…
MARYNISSEN: Born Again!
byNew Asian owners have hired local winemaker, Gordon Robert to put new life back into Marynissen Winery. For those of you too young to…
Canadian Wine Tasting in Picton!
byPASSPORT TO CANADA TASTE WINES FROM ALL ACROSS CANADA, AND SUPPORT A LOCAL HOSPITAL Bev Carnahan has generously donated the back-up wines from her…
The Case for Expensive Rosé
byIf I was writing the Bible on Rosé it would have two commandments; buy Spain for everyday, and buy south of France for special…
Pinot with a Refreshing Bite!
byThe day before I tasted the 14 vintage of Cono Sur Pinot I read a story about a group of Californian wine producers whose…