Loving Malbec over Cab/Shiraz
byLOVING MALBEC OVER CABERNET OR SHIRAZ Wine drinkers follow fashion trends like everyone else. We love something for a period, then drop it for…
red wine
Classic Bistro Reds
byCLASSICS BISTRO REDS at MODEST ~ PRICES Let’s not forget that France pioneered many of the wines that we enjoy today. However, they got greedy…
Hurry! 3 Great Wine Deals
byTHREE GREAT WINE DEALS! Don’t miss out on these three great deals at the LCBO. Valid only till February 28. Please be aware that…
Big Sale on Big Red
byBIG SALE ON BIG CALIFORNIA CABERNET Here’s good news for fans of Californian reds. Firestone’s blockbuster Cabernet is on sale till the end of…
Valentine Supper
byValentine’s can be stressful enough without me recommending special bottles that are not in your local store. I thought it might be more useful…
Tasty & Affordable Penthouse
byTASTY AND REASONABLY PRICED PENTHOUSE Because of its strong association with Shiraz and Cabernet it’s easy to overlook Australia when thinking Pinot. But some…
Bargain Reds ““ south of Italy
byWith so many Italian reds in the $8.95 range it would be a shame not to do some exploring. Such as with this pair….
Mature Chianti on SALE!
byMostly I like Chianti on the young, vigorous side, but mellow works in the winter months. Especially when it’s at a reasonable price. And…
Hearty Winter Wine
byHEARTY WINTER STUFF from the NEXT HOT RED GRAPE VARIETY Each decade we seem to embrace a different grape variety, and it looks like…