LCBO Vintages: Beware!
byBEWARE OF HEFTY, “˜HIGH-SCORE’ REDS! Vintages is currently offering a selection of wines that have received high “˜scores’ from critics, who do that kind…
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Bigger Pinot
byThis is a “˜biggie’ for Ontario Pinot. Certainly on the dark and manly side. Quite tannic, with woodsy, earthy flavours ““ shades of Barolo…
Burgundy-Style Pinot
byOne of the things we are discovering with County Pinot is its ability to age along the same lines as Burgundy. As in developing…
Dial In!
byAT LAST ““ SOME GOOD STUFF ON THE RADIO Spanish reds keep rocking at the LCBO ““ they’re the new Aussie! I thought this…
Tuscan Red
byTUSCAN RED TAKES A WALK ON THE SMOOTH SIDE Everyday Tuscan reds used to be light “˜n lean but many have taken on a…
Cave’s Great Gamay Story
byI’ve been drinking Cave’s Gamay ever since the winery opened and have to say it’s been an wonderful ride. Early vintages had the fruitiness/tartness…
Good News for Pinot Fans
byChile may yet become the answer to Pinot lovers prayers. Quality and affordability. This new offering from Errazuriz is an exciting mix of warm…
The Roussillon Rush
byThe big wine region in the south of France goes by the name of Languedoc-Roussillon. A bit long-winded from a marketing stance, but the…
Local Gamay meets Italy
byTHE ITALIAN SPIRIT IN LOCAL GAMAY I taste Italy. Earthy flavours, and lots of gusto. Shades of those hearty Barberas that produce a ferocious…