IF I WAS SITTING ON THE PATIO OF….
byIn celebration of peasant culture, and its wines “Discover the beauty in things that are not beautiful” Piet Oudolf ““ celebrated garden designer ~ …
red wine
CLASSIC BISTRO RED FOR ONLY $12!
byMichel Chapoutier is one of the Rhone’s top high-end producers, but he’s also fond of crafting delicious wines from neighbouring regions at delicious prices….
FRENCH BISTRO MADE EASY
byLooking for a cannot-fail, mid-weight red that will turn any meal into a French Bistro experience? The Minervois region in the south of France…
The $13.95 Solution!
byLCBO Vintages likes to promote $19.95 as the going price for premium wines, but it ain’t true. There are lots of less expensive wines…
RED BURGUNDIES on SALE
byHere’s a plan I often use at dinner parties. For aperitif, I pour a lightly-chilled light red (such as the Beaujolais below), then a…
SOMETHING DIFFERENT WITH YOUR BURGER!
bySome years ago, Fairview’s guru winemaker, Charles Back created a line of wines in “˜homage’ to France’s Rhone region ““ of which this is…
EVERYDAY DAO
bySomewhat-like-Pinot is my usual description of Portugal’s Dao (pronounced D-ow) reds, and this guys fits that description perfectly. Add a gentle, lush feeling. Versatility…
EVERYDAY DOURO
byI’ve often had this medium-bodied wine at restaurants in Portugal, and loved every sip, but how does it stack-up on Canadian soil? Damn good….
HOT NEWS! Sangre de Toro on SALE!
by$3 OFF SANGRE de TORO (till Saturday, 2 February) Sorry to be late getting this to you but, anyone looking for a medium-bodied, deliciously…