The Sultan of Smooth
byWow! If you are a fan of smooth reds this is going to rock your world. You’ll also experience the Rioja trademark spicy flavors…
Spain
Rosé Season! Best Imports
byNow to the world’s two great hot spots for dry Rosé. Starting in Spain with the semi-rich Campo Viejo. It’s been top of my…
Mellow, Sultry, Sexy…and Cheap!
byAttention fans of mellow reds. And of traditional spicy/sweet, vanilla-loaded, Rioja-style reds. Here’s your favourite wine at a Costco price. A dream come true….
Spanish Treasure!
byARE YOU UP FOR ONE OF SPAIN’S GREAT WINE TREASURES? It’s Sherry, so be warmed. It’s the bone dry variety that tastes a lot…
Expand Your Red Repertoire
byOne of the exciting things happening in wine is the rediscovery of indigenous varieties in the aouth of Europe. Wines that taste a little…
Faustino Rioja
byIn response to those who asked for my opinion on the ‘100 point’ Faustino Rioja 2001 (#976662 $35.95) coming to Vintages this Saturday, (scoring…
Happy 60th Toro!
byCELEBRATING THE 60th BIRTHDAY OF TORO Torres “˜Sangre de Toro’ is having its 60th birthday, and I invite you to join me in toasting~ …
Another Hit from Spain
byForget expectations of Spanish warmth and spice, this is country rustic. No sloppy, sweet kisses and softness ““ the feeling here is more gutsy…
LCBO Vintages: Beware!
byBEWARE OF HEFTY, “˜HIGH-SCORE’ REDS! Vintages is currently offering a selection of wines that have received high “˜scores’ from critics, who do that kind…