This Rhone Turns Up The Charm!
byPlease excuse another Cotes du Rhone, but this is a little different. French with international flair! Forget the usual earthy/rustic/nourishing thing, and move into…
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SUMMER DINNER PARTY WITH TWO WAKEFIELDS
byI have a fondness for the light touch and elegance in the wines from Australia’s Wakefield winery. And Vintages is currently offering a white…
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THE MIQUEL MAGIC
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Think Portugal!
byWe are so happy with our recent move to Tavira, Portugal – the quality of wine and the prices are mind blowing. But I’m…
ALENTEJO 2022
byNINE DAYS in AMAZING ALENTEJO, Portugal October 7 to 16, 2022 ONE ROOM LEFT Tour departs Toronto OCTOBER 6, Arrives Lisbon in the morning…
No More LCBO Wine Buying Tips!
byDear Readers, I have moved to Portugal and, naturally, will no longer be posting LCBO wine buying tips. It was a wonderful experience that…
FRANCE 2022
byTHE LANGUEDOC: south of France May 23 to May 30, 2022 (Departing Toronto Monday May 23) SOLD OUT new dates JUNE 6 to June…
PORTUGAL 2022
byLISBON, PORTO & THE DOURO The ultimate 12 day Portugal experience! September 24 – Oct 6, 2022 (Leaving Toronto Friday September 23) SOLD OUT…
IRELAND 2022
byIRISH SPRING TOUR Scenic HIKES, Friendly PEOPLE, Perfect PINTS & Delicious DINNERS! 2 WEEKS in the SOUTH of IRELAND…THE TRIP OF A LIFETIME! June…
EVERYDAY PINOT FOR $10
byCono Sur’s Pinot is a bargain at the regular price, and now it’s a steal at ten dollars. In case you’re not familiar with…
GREAT VALUE HOUSE WINES FROM THE SOUTH OF FRANCE
byAnyone looking for a new pair of house wines should check out the Laurent Miguel wines below. Both are medium-bodied and deliver great drinkability…
YUMMY RHONE RED REDUCED!
byRegular readers will know that Cotes du Rhone is my Holy Grail in red wine and I invite everyone to explore the pleasure to…
DON’T FORGET THE GRUNER!
byIt would appear that Gruner Veltliner has run its course as the insider’s fashionable wine. Too bad as I think it’s one of the…
MID-SUMMER ROSE REPORT
byAfter tasting through lots of sexy looking Provence Rosés, I have no hesitation in saying ‘save your money’ and buy La Vieille Ferme. It’s…
ITALY 2022
byTen Days in Piedmont, Italy Barolo, Barbaresco, Barbera and Billy! SEPTEMBER 2 ““ 12, 2022 (leaving Toronto Thursday September 1) SOLD OUT SEPTEMBER 13…