LCBO Vintages Saturday Dec 5
byTHE LOW DOWN: Vintages always produce glitzy catalogues for the holidays, but the wines are seldom as good as the photography. Good wine don’t…
Spain
The Other Corona!
byThe Other Corona! Today I tasted several disappointing Pinot Noirs. Many were expensive. Before supper I opened Torres ‘Coronas‘ as a way of getting…
LCBO Vintages Saturday November 21, 2009
byLCBO Vintages Saturday November 21, 2009 THE LOW DOWN: Fancy wines at fancy prices are the features in this release. Go get em! For…
LCBO Vintages Saturday October 24
byVINTAGES Oct 24 THE LOW DOWN: It’s the calm before the storm! Just a few picks ““ but I’m sure the next few releases…
The King of Cabs
byTHE KING OF CABS A few decades ago there was a tasting held in Paris to select the world’s best Cabernet. At that time,…
LCBO Vintages August 1, 2009
byVintages Release: Saturday, August 1, 2009 THE LOW DOWN: Outstanding Cava, a pair of blockbuster Chards, a pretty Pinot Blanc and a hedonistic Roussanne…
LCBO Vintages July 18, 2009
byTHE LOW DOWN: A very good release, and most of my selections are in the $15.95 range. Seize this opportunity to experience wines not…
LCBO Vintages July 4, 2009
byVINTAGES JULY 4, 2009 THE LOW DOWN: Most of my selections are from the old wine world. Characterful wines at reasonable prices ““ the…
Dry Rosé from Spain
byThe LCBO’s dry Rosé program now in full swing so here are a few more wines to add to previous recommendations. Spain Does Dry…