Thinking about Summer
byPLANNING for SUMMER APERITIFS with SUPERB DRY RIESLINGS Some enjoy vodka for their cocktail hour “˜lift-off’ but I prefer the high voltage in Dry…
Vintages Picks
A Winning Portuguese White
byA WHITE TO WIN YOU OVER TO PORTUGAL It’s difficult to explain the experience in Portuguese wines, but I’ve just tasted a white and…
Upscale Pinot Grigio
byPINOT GRIGIO GOES UPSCALE Part of the Grigio’s success is due to its simplicity and conservative nature, but I see potential for expanding the…
Classic Bistro Reds
byCLASSICS BISTRO REDS at MODEST ~ PRICES Let’s not forget that France pioneered many of the wines that we enjoy today. However, they got greedy…
A MUST TRY WHITE
byA MUST TRY ““ CROATIAN BLOCKBUSTER WHITE Here’s a first from me, a white from Croatia. But don’t be expecting some ethnic cheapo ““…
Tasty & Affordable Penthouse
byTASTY AND REASONABLY PRICED PENTHOUSE Because of its strong association with Shiraz and Cabernet it’s easy to overlook Australia when thinking Pinot. But some…
Mature Chianti on SALE!
byMostly I like Chianti on the young, vigorous side, but mellow works in the winter months. Especially when it’s at a reasonable price. And…
QUICKY SALE on LOCAL PINOT
byI like this Pinot for three reasons. The spicy/herbaceous flavours deliver something different ““ shades of Spain. Vibrancy gives the wine freshness and zip….
A Sparkling Toast!
byMy final shopping list for the Holidays contains a variety bubbly. Most priced under $20. The picks are divided into three categories: Party, Aperitif,…