Upscale Fuzion
byBlends are returning to the white wine scene. Hurray! Why not string different grape experiences together for a more exciting show. In the hands…
Argentina
Holiday Whites LCBO
byIN SEARCH OF HOLIDAY WHITES I’ve found that the best tactic with Holiday whites is to offer something nice, but not too familiar. Such…
Holiday Reds $20 – $30 @Vintages
by. . . zinful seduction First really good Zin I’ve tasted in years. Solid red wine character along with the spicy, seductive stuff. Steak…
Santa Comes Early
bySANTA COMES EARLY TO THE LCBO! Sparklers can be too austere for some, or too plain for experts, but this Santa Julia is the…
Sexy Salta for $10
byThe remote setting and ancient history of Salta – in mountains to the north, has made it one of the hot tourist regions in…
Bloody Good $13 Chard
byBLOODY GOOD CHARDONNAY for the price! Chardonnay may be out of fashion but I urge you to try this yummy drink from Argentina. Richer,…
Amazing Zuccardi Winery
byTorrontes is Argentina’s version of Muscat – lovely perfume wine, usually with a suggestion of sweetness. But Zuccardi’s wine is bone dry and super…
LCBO Vintages Saturday Feb.4, 2012
byLast year I offered a lot of Italian whites with the suggestion that they may be the ‘style’ of the future. While Chardonnay and…
LCBO Vintages Saturday Jan 21, 2012
byThis release contains some classic editions of wine styles. A great learning opportunity. While the Argentina Pinot is a great drinking opportunity. As ever,…