CBC & Fuzion
byThe CBC asked recently “why all this Fuzion?” CBC’s popular radio show, Q recently had a couple of my wine writing colleagues – John…
Vintages Picks
Tasting Malivoire Wines
byA few days ago I celebrated Martin Malivoire Day – my annual get together/tasting with the owner of one of Niagara’s top wineries (and…
Vintages June 6, 2009
byTHE LOW DOWN: Dry Rosé is the feature and I’m recommending five wines including a great-value local from Tawse Estate. My picks are novel…
Malivoire Ladybug Rosé
byCheck this local hero out! Malivoire 08 Rosé ‘Ladybug’, VQA Niagara 559088 $15.95 (Vintages) Delicious fruitiness, some zest and a fun, drink-me-anytime feeling. Fun…
LCBO Vintages May 23, 2009
byTHE LOW DOWN: New Zealand reds are the feature and I found three to recommend. The style could be likened to our local reds…
The Original Zin
byThe sweetish pink wine called White Zinfandel will soon be doing the rounds at summer parties, so let’s gets the facts straight about Zinfandel….
Chardonnays…still going strong
byI know that Chardonnay is out of fashion but there are some great values and great taste experiences out there. More wineries are now…
LCBO Vintages May 2, 2009
byTHE LOW DOWN: Tuscany is the feature but I found the wines to be too New World and expensive. Welcome to the modern era…
LCBO Vintages March 14, 2009
byVINTAGES March 14, 2009 THE LOW DOWN: Not a lot to recommend. But you can’t go wrong buying Colio Sauvignon Blanc and Cotes du…