SPEND AN EVENING WITH AN EXPENSIVE RUSTIC RED
byMy love of Piedmont wines is centered around Barbera ““ the world’s best rustic red, but I also enjoy the region’s sister red called…
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CELEBRATE THE BLACK SHEEP
byIf you have any “˜rebels, reprobates or black sheep’ in your life ““ and hopefully you have, here’s the perfect gift bottle. The wine…
DE BORTOLI IS BACK
byOne of my favourite Pinot Noir’s is back at Vintages. Amazing hit of flavor and complexity for the price. As ever there is a…
FRENCH BISTRO AT YOUR HOUSE
byBordeaux can be too traditional ““ as in too austere, or too modern ““ as in jammy rich. But here’s one in the mid-range,…
VERY TASTY & REASONABLY PRICED COUNTY PINOT
byWow, this is classic Pinot! Delicious berry flavours buried in a woodsy, earthy frame. The heartfelt feeling of a fall day. The yin-yang of…
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…
AMAZING RETRO RED #1
byThe wine I’m about to recommend is not for everybody ““ so take note. It is modeled on the traditional Bordeaux style ““ which…
RED FOR HOT SUMMER NIGHTS
byFor sure cold drinks can be great in hot weather ““ especially for your first glass, but there is also something very satisfying about…
WORLD’S BEST VALUE PINOT IN NEW CLOTHES
byFor decades, Lindeman’s has attracted customers with consistent quality and value. And “˜safe’ labels. Most big selling brands of anything are careful not to…