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…
Wine Picks
Please try and have these wines in the recommended context. Wine pleasure is about a match of wine and mood.
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…
SOUTH OF FRANCE WHITES UNDER $15
byWe cannot go to France this year but you can have the wine, such as the pair of whites below ““ available at most…
SALE on BEAUJOLAIS!
byI’ve always been a bit surprised at the number of people who refuse to drink Beaujolais. They have their reasons of course, but I’m…
GREAT DEAL ON EVERYDAY CHIANTI
byMy previous recommendation of the Chianti below obviously did not create a buying frenzy as it’s now discounted. Gotta like that, and naturally now…
DEAL OF THE YEAR ON NIAGARA PINOT
byI’m a big fan of the Phil Dowell’s winemaking at Angels Gate as he understands that less is more. And charm triumphs power. Before…