A RARE, UNDER-PRICED DESSERT WINE
byBotrytis is the fungus (caused by Fall dampness in the vineyard) responsible for the unique “˜exotic’ flavours in Sauternes (Bordeaux) ““ the most prized…
Vintages Picks
BARGAIN-PRICED, MATURE, TRADITIONAL-STYLE CHIANTI
byI’ve been having good experiences with Chianti this year, and here’s another. The appeal of this wine is the woodsy, mature quality ““ suggesting…
CLASSIC BISTRO REDS
byRegular readers will know that I consider Cotes du Rhone to be the Holy Grail of red wine. The flavours and weight have a…
COULD CHANGE YOUR MIND ABOUT GAMAY
byOur local winemakers are starting to change some drinkers perception of Gamay. For sure the wine tends to be on the lighter side, but…
EXCITING EARTHY WHITE FROM SPAIN
byFans of something different in white wine should check-out this Vintages offering from Spain. It’s medium-bodied with an interesting blend of oaky/vanilla, slightly oxidized,…
Vintages Delivers
byVINTAGES DELIVERS YET ANOTHER FANTASTIC ITALIAN WHITE Allow me to introduce yet another amazingly good, non-oak aged Italian white wine. Medium-bodied, flavourful, refreshing, and…
THE NEW STYLE OF VINHO VERDE
bySome wineries in the Vinho Verde region are move away from the light, simple refresher style to a more medium-bodied white to compete on…
STRICTLY FOR…
by~ …GAMAY & PINOT FANS The Passe-tout-grains designation for Burgundy Gamay/Pinot blends is now called Coteaux Bourguignons. At least now people know it’s from Burgundy….
Try Something New
byTHE BENEFIT OF TRYING NEW THINGS A winery owner once told me that his company invested a third of their budget on innovation. “It…