A Big, Affordable Lush
byBIG LUSH AT A REASONABLE PRICE Last week I told you about some exceptional everyday, rustic Portuguese reds, now here’s something for fans of…
red wine
Wonder Reds
byA PAIR OF PORTUGUESE WONDER REDS Two of my favourite rustic reds are drinking really well right now. And are attractively priced too. Alianca’s…
LCBO Vintages Saturday Feb.4, 2012
byLast year I offered a lot of Italian whites with the suggestion that they may be the “˜style’ of the future. While Chardonnay and…
Seductive Red!
byWORLD’S MOST SEDUCTIVE RED IS NOW AVAILABLE The LCBO is offering one of the world’s best everyday priced red Riojas. Certainly one of the…
LCBO Vintages Saturday Jan 21, 2012
byThis release contains some classic editions of wine styles. A great learning opportunity. While the Argentina Pinot is a great drinking opportunity. As ever,…
LCBO Vintages Saturday Nov 26
byTHE LOW DOWN: This release is loaded with big name, hundred dollar-plus wines. I tasted most of them ““ felt like being in a…
Nouveau Week
byIT’S NOUVEAU WEEK! I love Nouveau time because it reminds us that one of wines purposes is to make us more lighthearted. Give it…
LCBO VINTAGES ““ HOLIDAY WINES
byLCBO VINTAGES ““ STOCKING UP FOR THE HOLIDAYS Wines released October 29, 2011 These and all my November picks will be selected with the…
Taking a Detour
byWe all need a change from our regular habits, and that includes our wine choices. So forget your favourites for one night and take…