Memories of Piedmont!
byLCBO Vintages are offering reminders of the wonderful Arnies and Nebbiolo wines some lucky travellers experienced during our September tour to Italy. High-priced, but…
Vintages Picks
GAMAY ““ THE ULTIMATE LIGHT RED
byBy “Light Red: I mean a low alcohol wine that refreshes along the same lines as a white. The feeling is of vitality and…
Wow! I’m in Heaven
byHere’s a pair of traditional-style reds Wow! I’m in heaven. A Rioja with earthy flavours of Rhone, the woodsy thing of Chianti, and my…
Charming Charmes Rosé
byCHARMING ROSE from CHATEAU DES CHARMES Charmes is on a roll. I recommended their earthy Pinot and now it’s time for their delicious sipping…
The Rose Season
bySometimes the Board does good. Such as their practice of adding a bunch of Rosés to the shelves for the Summer season. However, they…
Drinking Spring in Niagara
byNiagara’s blossoms cannot be far off so I’m getting into the season with the help of Charmes Riesling. A top ten local in my…
For the Love of California
byLike most people I find Californian wine to be expensive, but it can be very seductive. Good producers combine easy-drinking with a depth of…
PORTUGAL PICKS AT LCBO VINTAGES
byVINHO VERDE THAT COULD BE CHABLIS: Casal Ventozela delivers the “˜tres chic’ elevated feeling you get in a modern space with expensive finishes. A…
Winning Portuguese Red
byDOURO DOES FRENCH BISTRO Most of the red wines coming out of Portugal’s Douro region are on the hefty, manly side. Bordeaux has been…