Doin’ the Deakin
byRegular readers know that I’m not a huge fan of Aussie Shiraz. Generally speaking I find them to be overly sweet, over ripe and…
red wine
Long Live the Toro
byI’ve just had a bottle Sangre de Toro ““ of one of my favourite LCBO oldie-goldies. It was fruity and friendly in the Valpolicella…
Discover you Dao!
byIf you are on the charm-over-power side of the red wine world you probably entertain Pinot Noir, Shiraz and Rhone reds. But have you…
Italian Pinot
byLIGHT “˜N LOVELY ITALIAN PINOT NOIR FOR $12.95 Dunno about you, but I gravitate to lighter foods and drinks after the Holidays. And I’ve…
Holiday Reds $20 – $30 @Vintages
by. . . zinful seduction First really good Zin I’ve tasted in years. Solid red wine character along with the spicy, seductive stuff.~ Steak…
More Reds Again @Vintages
byHOLIDAY PICKS…GREATNESS IN RED FOR $16.95/$17.95 ~ . . . hearty, bistro character Crafted in the dry, firm, French Syrah style. Peppery flavours and…
More Reds $16-$18 @Vintages
byHOLIDAY PICKS…GREATNESS IN RED FOR $16.95/$17.95 . . . take me to the taverna Dolcetto is one of the truly earthy red wines. Rooted…
Red Picks $16-$18 @Vintages
byHOLIDAY PICKS…GREATNESS IN RED FOR $16.95 ~ . . . warm, farmhouse feeling Hot climate wine that combines richness with some refreshment and a gutsy,…
Great Value Red
byGREAT VALUE WINTER WARMER ““ UNDER THE ALENTEJO SUN! Portugal’s warm/dry Alentejo region could be likened to Australia or Chile in that it produces…