LCBO Vintages May 23, 2009
byTHE LOW DOWN: New Zealand reds are the feature and I found three to recommend. The style could be likened to our local reds…
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A Couple of Local Treats
byMaleta Old Vines Brut Sparkling $27.95 (winery only) www.maletawinery.com Classic sparkling wine with the steely backbone of Dry Riesling. Very Champagne-ish. A great ambassador…
Everyday Merlot
byMerlot can be too nice for its own good but it aint always so. Some wineries craft for character. I’m liking some local editions…
Chardonnays”¦still going strong
byI know that Chardonnay is out of fashion but there are some great values and great taste experiences out there. More wineries are now…
Whites in the New Style
byRecently tasted and recommended One of the best things to happen in white wine is a revival of the practice of blending several grape…
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…
Favourite Niagara Restaurants
bySTONE ROAD GRILLE (sign outside says Rest) www.stoneroadgrille.com If I lived in Niagara I’d be here a lot. It’s a casual pub/bistro place for…
Niagara Wine Tours
bybefore you go Pick up a copy of Wineries of Ontario at LCBO stores. It has maps and all the contact info for wineries,…
LCBO Vintages March 14, 2009
byVINTAGES March 14, 2009 THE LOW DOWN: Not a lot to recommend. But you can’t go wrong buying Colio Sauvignon Blanc and Cotes du…