ANOTHER GREAT $20 SPARKLING
byFans of reasonably priced Sparkling wine have never had it better. For years Spain was really the only player, but in the last decade…
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GIVE ME SOME OF THAT GOOD OLD RUSTIC
byHere we are in mid-winter, locked-down and I’m cooking up a pot of ragu for a hearty supper of pasta Bolognese. To be accompanied…
SUPER CHARMING WHITE
byThe south of France is best known for fairly rich reds, and Rosés, but it has another card you should know about. Unique whites….
A PRINCE of BEAUJOLAIS
byWhy pay the extra for this Beaujolais? Isn’t Beaujolais just a fun wine, so why spend more than the going $13-$14 price? Good questions….
FALLIN IN LOVE AGAIN WITH CHARDONNAY
byA lot of people went off Chardonnay in the past decade, partly because it lost its identity due to too many producers making too…
THE HOLY GRAIL OF PORT
byPort is one of the most delicious drinks on the planet, and yet few people buy it. Why? That has puzzled the producers ever…
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,…