BEST REASONABLY-PRICED LOCAL DRY WHITE AT LCBO
byChardonnay rules Burgundy sales, but the locals enjoy the Aligote grape with a game of petanque. Or to freshen-up the palate before dinner. Think…
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Elegant & Affordable Sparkler
byELEGANT SPARKLER AT A REASONABLE PRICE This Chardonnay-based sparkler has a gentler touch than most Bruts. The expression is pure pleasure, with a dash…
GAMAY ““ THE ULTIMATE LIGHT RED
byBy “Light Red: I mean a low alcohol wine that refreshes along the same lines as a white. The feeling is of vitality and…
Wow! I’m in Heaven
byHere’s a pair of traditional-style reds Wow! I’m in heaven. A Rioja with earthy flavours of Rhone, the woodsy thing of Chianti, and my…
The Rose Season
bySometimes the Board does good. Such as their practice of adding a bunch of Rosés to the shelves for the Summer season. However, they…
Drinking Spring in Niagara
byNiagara’s blossoms cannot be far off so I’m getting into the season with the help of Charmes Riesling. A top ten local in my…
Thinking about Summer
byPLANNING for SUMMER APERITIFS with SUPERB DRY RIESLINGS Some enjoy vodka for their cocktail hour “˜lift-off’ but I prefer the high voltage in Dry…
Valentine Supper
byValentine’s can be stressful enough without me recommending special bottles that are not in your local store. I thought it might be more useful…
QUICKY SALE on LOCAL PINOT
byI like this Pinot for three reasons. The spicy/herbaceous flavours deliver something different ““ shades of Spain. Vibrancy gives the wine freshness and zip….