The Noble One
byA Sweet Ending for the Holidays De Bortoli produce the best Sauternes-style wine in the world. Not only sweet, but the exotic flavours seem…
Vintages Picks
THE PERFECT HOLIDAY RED
byWhat could be better for the Holidays than a warmhearted red ““ with plummy, spicy flavours. Sort of rich, but also lively enough to…
A Red Wine for the Turkey Sandwiches
byHAPPY BEAUJOLAIS Why drink a light red during the Holidays? Because your palate will welcome a break from richness, and guess what ““ everyone…
A Kinda Special White
byHAPPY ALVARHINO TO YOU! The top western corners of Spain and Portugal are home to Alvarhino, one of the great whites of the world….
“˜TAKES YOUR BREATH AWAY’ RIESLING
byThe best local Dry Rieslings have the energy and sleekness that one might associate with the experience of riding in an expensive Italian sports…
My Perfect RED!
byFor once the back label describes it perfectly, “˜the wild aroma of Syrah, the silky texture of Grenache, and the fresh tang of Carignan’….
Rich Reds
byMY NEW LOVE AFFAIR Fans of rich reds will be delighted to hear that I’m joining the ranks. At least with the wines from…
Bordeaux is Back!
byHURRAY FOR OLD FASHIONED BORDEAUX RED My fondness for Bordeaux reds took a dive several years ago when producers started crafting for the American…
LOVELY SOUTH of FRANCE WHITES
byIf you’re tired of Chards and Savys, and looking for something different ““ for self, and to take to dinner parties, I suggest you…