Recession Reds Event at Grano
byCAN YOU HAVE A GREAT WINE LIFE FOR $10? Billy’s Best Bottles presented a fun night of RECESSION REDS April 14th, 2009 at Grano…
red wine
Back to Basics ““ Cab & Merlot
byCabernet and Merlot originated in France, and they’re still going strong in the Bordeaux region. A cool climate and French wine culture produces a…
Proud Chardonnay
byNiagara’s~ Daniel Lenko winery has released a special edition “˜Rainbow’ label of his 07 Unoaked Chardonnay $19.95 (called Chardonngay). A great everyday white that…
Hardys Single Serve Shuttle
byThe Hardys minis (with the glass integrated into the packaging) are back in stores. Just in time for summer events where a drink is…
LCBO Vintages June 20, 2009
byTHE LOW DOWN: There’s lots of super-rich, crowd-pleasing reds in the Malbec feature ““ go get em! My single~ recommendation is more in the…
Forget Shiraz, Think Bistro
byYvon Mau Shiraz looks like an attempt to cash in on the popularity of that grape. I expected it to be soft and smooth…
CBC & Fuzion
byThe CBC asked recently “why all this Fuzion?” CBC’s popular radio show, Q recently had a couple of my wine writing colleagues ““ John…
Tasting Malivoire Wines
byA few days ago I celebrated Martin Malivoire Day ““ my annual get together/tasting with the owner of one of Niagara’s top wineries (and…
Creekside Shiraz
byLocal Shiraz is very different from Little Penguin. Creekside winery is the master of local Shiraz and if you get a chance to visit…