2013 Simply Stainless Chardonnay – LCBO 377549 – $14.95 – This wine is a very big unoaked chardonnay. Loads of apple and pineapple on the nose and on the palate. Dry with just a hint of sweetness that is balanced by great acidity. A great patio sipper and will make...
2010 Tawse Grower’s Blend Pinot Noir – Vintages 130989 – $24.95 – This is a beautiful Pinot loaded with Cherry and subtle vanilla on the finish. This wine drinks very smooth. Fantastically priced it easily out performs it’s price point. This is something worth stocking up on. 2013 Sprucewood Shores...
[huge_it_slider id=”2″] The LCBO has been working over the past couple years to tweak the campaign that was once known as “Go Local”. Last year the promotion was called “Shine On”, and let’s face it the name just didn’t quite pop even though the wine selection was very good. This...
2011 Le Clos Jordanne Village Reserve Pinot Noir – Vintages 33894 – $30.00 – Would you call me crazy for calling this a value wine? Even at thirty dollars this is well worth the price of admission for a wine that is a perfect balance of fruit and earth with...
It seems that the rain follows me when I make my way down the QEW for the Cool Climate Chardonnay Celebration. Last year I attended the kickoff barbeque that was hit by major torrential rain. This year I made sure to check out the Grand Tasting and Dinner held at...
I love Kacaba in the summer. My fridge is rarely absent of the Unoaked Chardonnay which is one of the best made in Ontario. We are fortunate enough to have three fantastic summer wines coming from this winery this summer. 2013 Rebecca Rosé – LCBO 227025 – $14.95 – Slightly...
One of the highlights from Cuvée 2014 was getting a chance to be introduced to Westcott Vineyards. They were pouring a fantastic Chardonnay and the winery has not even opened their doors yet. Westcott currently have a few wines available at http://westcottvineyards.com/ and they will be bottling a Pinot Noir...
It’s December 21st… most of your shopping is finished. But you still have a few days before Christmas. Here are some versatile wines to serve to your company over the holidays all found in the regular list of your local LCBO. I set out to make these picks friendly on...
2010 Tawse Laundry Vineyard Cabernet Franc – Vintages 130997 – $31.95 – I don’t make any secret that I believe Cabernet Franc will be “The Wine” that defines Ontario. As long as we have wineries like Tawse who keep making consistently great Cab Franc I hope it’s going to happen. ...
Kacaba Unoaked Chardonnay 2012 – LCBO 326975 – $13.95 – Light, Crisp, Easy Drinking and Dry. This wine is a lot of fun to drink as the aromas and flavours are like a tribute to Ontario Orchards with flavours of Apple, Pear and Slight Peach. While this wine would have...
Valentines Day is coming. It’s still two weeks away but that doesn’t mean it’s too early to start thinking about it. I personally don’t like to make a big deal out of February 14th luckily there is something romantic about wine to begin with. This week I am focussing on...
2010 Henry of Pelham Family Tree Red – VINTAGES 247882 – $18.95 – This wine is loaded with Black Currant, Plum and slight Black Pepper. What really stood out on this wine was the long finish. What this means is that the last bit of fruit and heavier smoky oak...
