Give Chianti a Chance!
byChianti is on a revival, thanks to improved quality and winemakers with a passion for the Tuscan style. Which translates to great vitality. Gabbiano…
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LCBO Vintages May 1, 2010
byVintages Sat May 1/2010 THE LOW DOWN: Lacks the outstanding values of recent releases but there’s some good explorer wines. Such as a couple…
Billy’s Online Wine School
byLesson #9 ITALY’S RICH RED Italian families seldom drinks rich red wines. They keep the big hitters for weddings and other celebrations. We, however,…
LCBO Vintages Saturday April 17
byLCBO Vintages Saturday April 17th Release THE LOW DOWN: A few years ago I met the folks from Monte Del Ffra winery in Italy’s…
LCBO Vintages Saturday April 3
byTHE LOW DOWN: Unfortunately, most of the Spanish reds offered in this release are super-rich/smooth ““ catering to the North American palate ““ but…
LCBO Vintages Saturday March 20
byTHE LOW DOWN: What a great selection of wines! Everything from white to red to rosé to sparkling. A full bar! Whites cover the…
A Barbaresco for You!
byThe Barbaresco I mentioned last week is now on the shelves in over a 100 LCBOs. I don’t usually get too excited over $20…
An Aussie Menage-a-Trois
byI often get asked why I don’t recommend more Aussie wines. “People seem to find their own way into that section” or “people need…
Hot News
byEach week we see another few cheapo wines at the LCBO, but later this month they will introduce a premium, limited production, red wine….