ATTENTION SAUVIGNON FANS
byNederburg is a huge South African winery with little or no reputation, and dated labels. Easy to ignore. But it can be a mistake…
white wine
NIAGARA VINHO VERDE!
byA lot of us drink Vinho Verde in summer because it’s high on refreshment, and low in alcohol. And the feeling is fun ““…
THE RETURN of ENTRE-DEUX-MERS
byEntre-Deux-Mers (white Bordeaux) was all the rage in the early days of Ontario’s discovery of wine. I think it cost $4.95 in stores, and…
PUT SOME ESMERALDA IN YOUR LIFE
byEsmeralda is a blend of wine’s two ‘perfumey’ grapes ““ Muscat and Gewürztraminer, fermented in a low-alcohol, off-dry style. The experience is mainly about…
A Different Aperitif wine
bySOMETHING DIFFERENT FOR WARM WEATHER APERITIF At the risk of repeating myself, Italy delivers more variety in white wine than anyone else. And all…
LOVELY!
byLOVELY, LOVELY ORGANIC FRENCH WHITE Here’s a wine with lot’s going for it. Such as a pleasant disposition ““ modest but characterful, and good…
PREMIUM WHITE WINE THAT’S NOT CHARDONNAY
byI don’t know why this wine is not more popular. Delicious subtle flavours are delivered with a feeling of elegance and richness. Think up-scale,…
PERFECT SUMMER PATIO LUNCH WINE
byDry Riesling is one of the most ‘situation-dependent’ wines. It will only shine when you’re thirsty, in a lighthearted mood and basking in sunshine….
SUPER FRESH WHITE FROM SPAIN
byAlbariño wines from the north-west of Spain are on a hot streak right now as people look for something else ““ but close to…