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…
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For the Big Thirst
byGruner has been popular for a few years now, but just in case you’ve forgotten, let me remind you that it’s one of wine’s…
Exploring the Gruner World
byGruner Veltliner is to Austria what Sauvignon Blanc is to New Zealand. A refreshing white wine ““ the country’s playing card. The good news…
LCBO Vintages Saturday Nov 12
byBilly Munnelly’s recommendations for LCBO Vintages, Saturday November 12, 2011 I’m entertaining more expensive and classic wines as we head into the holiday season….
LCBO Vintages Saturday October 2
byTHE LOW DOWN: I found something to recommend in all three of the catalogue ‘features’ ““ Australia, Italy and Thanksgiving. Consider buying my Aussie…
LCBO Vintages Saturday Dec 5
byTHE LOW DOWN: Vintages always produce glitzy catalogues for the holidays, but the wines are seldom as good as the photography. Good wine don’t…
The Wine & The Glassware
byAustrian wine tastes great out of Austrian glassware (Riedel) and here’s where you can enjoy both. Six or more wines available by the glass….
Get Out the Grüner
byA decade ago no one had heard of this Austrian grape but now it’s groovy to be drinking Grüner. It feels like a mix…
Exploring Other Whites
byLet me tell you something that’s not well known. There is more variety in white wine than in red because winemakers are more willing…