RED WINE BUY OF THE YEAR ARRIVES EARLY!
byCan I interest you in a retro red at a retro price? Of course! This wine is worth every penny at $11.85, but the…
Bordeaux
MEET SAVOURY SEMILLON
byWhile the rest of the world offers Sauvignon Blanc straight-up, the Bordelaise like to blend with the Semillon grape. With the wine below, the…
A PAIR OF FRENCH BISTRO-STYLE REDS
byNo sooner did I complain about the number of overly sweet/smooth reds out there, than I come across a pair offering the very opposite….
Bordeaux is Back!
byHURRAY FOR OLD FASHIONED BORDEAUX RED My fondness for Bordeaux reds took a dive several years ago when producers started crafting for the American…
Amazing $16 Bordeaux!
byAMAZING $15.95 RED BORDEAUX AT VINTAGES Every now and again Vintages offers a gem ““ a wine that scores top marks not only for…
New Good Bordeaux
byHere’s a VERY GOOD, NEW RED BORDEAUX at regular LCBOs Red Bordeaux fell off the planet when drinkers discovered Wolf Blass and the scores…
Irish Red
byAs it’s St Patrick’s month let me introduce you to a French red with Irish connections. Honest. In the 18th century several Irish merchants…
Many Miles Ago in Wexford
byMyles Kehoe bar in Enniscorthy, Wexford, Ireland used to have an off-licence with a tiny wine selection. On a visit many years ago, Myles…
LCBO Vintages Saturday March 19
byTHE LOW DOWN: One great thing about Vintages is the opportunity to expand our repertoire of white wines ““ to experience “˜something different’ in…