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….
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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,…
FALL DAYS IN A GLASS
byFor me no red wine feels more Fallish than Chianti. Especially one that’s had about five years in-bottle. Not only do you get the…
Thanksgiving Wines
byGatherings will be smaller than usual this year, but perhaps more “˜Thanksgiving’ than ever. I’m certainly thankful to be living in Canada at this…
NO CHAMPAGNE, NO WORRIES!
byI’m sure you’ve heard that a dockers strike, or something, has meant that the LCBO shelves are getting low on Champagne. First Covid, now…