LCBO Vintages Saturday March 5, 2011
byTHE LOW DOWN: Hits of the release are the Chilean pair from CONCHA y TORO. I remember tasting these Limari wines a few years…
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LCBO Vintages Saturday February 19
byLCBO VINTAGES SATURDAY FEB 19 Cabernet is the feature with lots of high priced, highly polished offerings. But as ever, the values are in…
The Great Italian Duet
byThere was a time when Soave and Valpolicella were a lot of people’s go-to white and red because they were cheap, cheerful, and available…
Amazing Local House White
byFinding good local under $12, even $15, is usually difficult. But I’ve just found a white wine that blew me away for both price…
The Future of Dry RieslingNew
byA lot of drinkers still don’t trust Riesling. “Isn’t it very sweet?” or “Too tart for my liking.” Both comments are valid because Riesling…
Big Guy Does Good
byThe prize for best big winery goes to Australia’s Jacob’s Creek. Every one of their wines is singing on key, oozing drinkability and delivering…
Whites to Make Everyone Happy
byWHITES TO MAKE EVERYONE HAPPY Time to think about a little stash of whites to delight everyone over the Holidays. Wines that combine with…
December Drinking Tip No.5
byDecember Drinking Tip #5: SPRING BREEZES IN DECEMBER! You may not be thinking of this style of wine in December but a blast of…
LCBO Vintages Saturday December 11, 2010
byTHE LOW DOWN: While most of my picks suggest the Christmas season they will also taste pretty good after the tree comes down. I’ve…