BARGAIN-PRICED, MATURE, TRADITIONAL-STYLE CHIANTI
byI’ve been having good experiences with Chianti this year, and here’s another. The appeal of this wine is the woodsy, mature quality ““ suggesting…
red wine
CLASSIC BISTRO REDS
byRegular readers will know that I consider Cotes du Rhone to be the Holy Grail of red wine. The flavours and weight have a…
PICKS OF THE NOUVEAU
byI realize that Nouveau wines are no longer news, and out-of-fashion in some circles. However, I’m still a fan and will be guzzling the…
COULD CHANGE YOUR MIND ABOUT GAMAY
byOur local winemakers are starting to change some drinkers perception of Gamay. For sure the wine tends to be on the lighter side, but…
THE LIGHT RED BUY OF THE YEAR!
byMOVE QUICKLY! Almost everyone is in love with Pinot Noir, but not always the price. Savvy buyers however, know that Beaujolais is a close…
GREAT DEAL FOR FANS OF MERLOT
byIt’s not Merlot, but it has the rich, plummy character of that wine. So why not take advantage of this sale item? It’s an…
RUSTIC RED ON SALE
byBarbera is not widely known as this red grape is exclusive to the Piedmont region in the north of Italy. Where it makes the…
FRENCH BISTRO MADE EASY
byLooking for a cannot-fail, mid-weight red that will turn any meal into a French Bistro experience? The Minervois and Corbieres regions in the south…
MY FAVOURITE $9 RED JUST GOT EVEN BETTER
byWho doesn’t like a tasty, medium-bodied, good-with-everything red that sells for less than ten dollars! I certainly do ““ especially when it has the…