The Great Orvieto Comeback
byItalian white wine is making a comeback and the timing is perfect. After a decade of big impact whites such as Chardonnay and Sauvignon…
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Gazela at Last
byThe cool Ontario Summer hasn’t prompted me to reach for the world’s great thirst-quenching white wine, Vinho Verde. But after a sweaty day of…
Great Legs!
byStrut is a new line of Niagara VQA wines aimed at a young audience. Each wine label features great looking woman’s legs and a…
LCBO Vintages August 1, 2009
byVintages Release: Saturday, August 1, 2009 THE LOW DOWN: Outstanding Cava, a pair of blockbuster Chards, a pretty Pinot Blanc and a hedonistic Roussanne…
Summer Chardonnay on Sale
byThe Macon region in Burgundy produces the best non-oaked Chardonnay in the world. Crisp, clean and refreshing ““ with a classy feeling. Bouchard’s wine…
LCBO Vintages July 18, 2009
byTHE LOW DOWN: A very good release, and most of my selections are in the $15.95 range. Seize this opportunity to experience wines not…
Grüner Again!
byI took my own advice and had a Grüner day. Inspired by a County roadside stand offering local asparagus and farm eggs. An hour…
LCBO Vintages July 4, 2009
byVINTAGES JULY 4, 2009 THE LOW DOWN: Most of my selections are from the old wine world. Characterful wines at reasonable prices ““ the…
A Little Sweetness = Sales
byA little sweetness sells a lot of wine. Niagara Wineries are finding great success with white wines that contain a little sweetness. And in…