Seductive Rioja
byTHE SEDUCTIVE POWERS OF RIOJA How could you not like a wine that tastes of spiced strawberries! So yummy to sip. For sure a…
red wine
The Deakin Needs YOU!
byOne of the LCBO’s best “˜everyday’ reds is in danger of disappearing off the shelf. Apparently we’re not buying enough. Many low-priced Shiraz taste…
LIGHT RHONE ON SALE
byBlind folded I might mistake the current vintage of Les Dauphins for a Beaujolais. Or a Californian Pinot. So fruity fresh and gulpable. Purists…
VALENTINE’S PINK AND RED
byYou don’t have to mention that the pink sparkling was on sale, but you might be tempted to get a few extra bottles to…
2 VERY DIFFERENT REDS FROM PORTUGAL
byBeyra is a high country, cool climate, region south of Porto, so the wines have a lighter touch than most Portuguese reds. This Madeira…
Too Good to be True Pinot
byThe Santa Carolina winery keeps amazing me with low priced, high quality wines. For example, this Pinot has classic Burgundian delicacy and charm ““…
TAKE THIS MALBEC ANYWHERE
byEvery time I taste a Zuccardi wine I experience Italian vitality. And joy. Of course it’s combined with a touch of added ripeness from…
PERFECT EVERYDAY RED
byHere’s another red to add to the list or overlooked bargains from Portugal. A lovely expression of simplicity ““ neither light nor heavy, neither…
BARBERA AGAIN
byExcuse me for penning another Barbera recommendation ““ but when well crafted it is one of the world’s best medium-bodied reds. Best as in…