Wow! I’m in Heaven
byHere’s a pair of traditional-style reds Wow! I’m in heaven. A Rioja with earthy flavours of Rhone, the woodsy thing of Chianti, and my…
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The Devil gets it Right
byThe “˜never judge a book by the cover’ adage certainly applies to Concha y Toro’s new red. A weighty bottle and dark brooding label…
Drinking Spring in Niagara
byNiagara’s blossoms cannot be far off so I’m getting into the season with the help of Charmes Riesling. A top ten local in my…
Seeing a lot of NIMES!
byLas month we drove past the city of Nimes, and today I noticed a new Costieres de Nimes in at the LCBO. Double take!…
For the Love of California
byLike most people I find Californian wine to be expensive, but it can be very seductive. Good producers combine easy-drinking with a depth of…
PORTUGAL PICKS AT LCBO VINTAGES
byVINHO VERDE THAT COULD BE CHABLIS: Casal Ventozela delivers the “˜tres chic’ elevated feeling you get in a modern space with expensive finishes. A…
IN PRAISE OF PORTUGUESE WINES
byWe’ve just returned from a month in Portugal so naturally I’m anxious to share some wine experiences. In my opinion Portugal is today’s most…
Winning Portuguese Red
byDOURO DOES FRENCH BISTRO Most of the red wines coming out of Portugal’s Douro region are on the hefty, manly side. Bordeaux has been…
Give Bulgaria a Chance
byI’m not big on decanting as most reds are already smooth enough for my taste. However I made an exception for this wine ““…