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byBersano’s Barbera is should not be judged on the first sip. Instead, you might want to notice a solid handshake, and a solid feeling….
Italy
Lots of Character
byHERE’S A CHARACTERFUL RICH RED FOR $16 Cannonau is the Sardinian name for Grenache, so expect lovely, deep Rhone-style flavours and warmth. Along with…
Get Real
byGET REAL WITH AN ITALIAN RED Dolcetto and Barbera are two of the last outposts of traditional Italian red wines. Wines with flavours and…
Italian Pinot
byLIGHT “˜N LOVELY ITALIAN PINOT NOIR FOR $12.95 Dunno about you, but I gravitate to lighter foods and drinks after the Holidays. And I’ve…
Holiday Reds LCBO
byIN SEARCH OF HOLIDAY REDS The big mistake you could make over the Holidays is to buy/pour too many heavy reds. Couch wines may…
More Gifts ““ Heavy Hitters
by~ . . . serious Amarone Not the usual crowd-pleaser Amarone but one crafted in a very dry, table wine style. Dark, dense and too…
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…
More Reds $16-$18 @Vintages
byHOLIDAY PICKS…GREATNESS IN RED FOR $16.95/$17.95 . . . take me to the taverna Dolcetto is one of the truly earthy red wines. Rooted…
Red Picks $16-$18 @Vintages
byHOLIDAY PICKS…GREATNESS IN RED FOR $16.95 ~ . . . warm, farmhouse feeling Hot climate wine that combines richness with some refreshment and a gutsy,…