Under $10 Summer Buys #1
byTHE PERFECTLY-PRICED SUMMER RED Here’s the answer to “what’s a good cheap red for Summer parties/BBQs/cottage time?” If you enjoy a wine that’s not…
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VINHO VERDE SEASON
byWhen the summer FINALLY arrives, I will be buying two styles of Vinho Verde. The lighthearted, low-alcohol stuff for hot weather guzzling, and the…
5 STAR APERITIF WHITE
byTraditionally Vinho Verde was an inexpensive super light, slightly spritzy wine, but some producers are starting to craft a more “˜upscale’ edition, which they…
EVERYDAY DAO
bySomewhat-like-Pinot is my usual description of Portugal’s Dao (pronounced D-ow) reds, and this guys fits that description perfectly. Add a gentle, lush feeling. Versatility…
EVERYDAY DOURO
byI’ve often had this medium-bodied wine at restaurants in Portugal, and loved every sip, but how does it stack-up on Canadian soil? Damn good….
LITTLE CHARMER
byI’m not usually a fan of soft reds, but the charm in this wine won me over. Plummy flavours, and a “˜good chum’ feeling…
Portugal Value Wines
byMEET MY 4 TOP PICKS FOR PORTUGUESE REDS ALL UNDER $10 FOUND AT THE ‘REGULAR’ LCBOS THE AMBASSADOR: Sogrape is the largest wine producer…
AMAZING RETRO RED #2
byLike my previous recommendation (CHATEAU LOUMELAT 15 Blay, France), this wine is not for everybody ““ so take note. It is modeled on the…
PINOT-STYLE WINE AT AN EVERYDAY PRICE
byPortugal’s Dao region produces medium-bodied reds that can be likened to Pinot. This one has Pinot’s easy-drinking feeling and strawberry note. There’s also the…