THE GOOSEBERRY THING
byWhen I started reviewing wines Sauvignon Blanc was barely a player, and the only editions hailed from the north West of France. Some of…
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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…
NOT TO BE MISSED WINE SALES at LCBOs ~
byThere are some exceptional sale-deals currently at LCBOs, but you must grab them before closing time on Sunday. The LCBO looks good offering discounts,…
PINOT GRIGIO WITH EXTRA ZING
byFor many of us Pinot Grigio is a safe, neutral wine. Sort of boring, a lot like background music ““ fills the space. However,…
FOR THE LOVE of LOLO
byAlbarino is quickly becoming the hot new white grape so better get with it! It’s a natural follow-up to Sauvignon or Pinot Grigio as…
WELCOME RIESLING SEASON
byNow that we’re experiencing warm, sunny weather, my thoughts have turned to Riesling. Among other things of course. Cave Spring Winery was an Ontario…
WINE FOR ASPARAGUS
bySauvignon and asparagus are springtime high energy soulmates. Santa Rita nails the experience with its zingy Sauvignon. A little richness tempers the wildness creating…
MEET SAVOURY SEMILLON
byWhile the rest of the world offers Sauvignon Blanc straight-up, the Bordelaise like to blend with the Semillon grape. With the wine below, the…
ANOTHER SUMMER STOCK
byRegular readers will know of my fondness for native Italian white grape varieties. Grapes that almost became extinct in the Chardonnay era. This week’s…