GREAT EVERYDAY WINES ON SALE NOW!
byAllow me to bring some good news in the midst of Covid restrictions, and lockdowns. Below are six of the best wine buys I’ve…
South Africa
THREE AMAZING $10 SUMMER WHITES
byThe Chenin Blanc grape is not well known in these parts, but don’t let that stop you from buying the two wines below. Amazing…
CELEBRATING SOUTH AFRICA
byWORLD RUGBY CHAMPIONS & ZERO CARBON WINE I first met Steven Campbell when he operated a Wine Bar in Hazelton Lanes, Toronto, and later…
SOUTH AFRICA ““ THE OTHER EUROPE
byLCBO Vintages is featuring South Africa this month so it’s an opportunity to experience some delights from the oldest “˜undiscovered’ wine region in the…
Wine for the BBQ
byTHE BBQ SEASON Now that its the grilling season, I started thinking about the smoky flavours in South African reds. But I stumbled on…
BURGER RED
byJust about every red wine on the planet goes well with a burger, but for me I like a wine with these two characteristics…
The $13.95 Solution! Part 2
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…
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…
DAMN GOOD PINOT FOR $20
byNew World Pinot is often a tad fruity and fluffy, but this guy has a solid structure. Not barnyard as in Burgundy ““ more…