In the fall I had a chance to attend a dinner where the revamped portfolio for Colio was released. I have been very pleased with what I’ve tasted so far from the Bricklayer’s wines that have made it through the LCBO so far (https://tmblr.co/ZZ_vXw1GQYrtT) but when I had to a...
2010 Featherstone Joy Premium Sparkling – Vintages 310334 – $34.95 – Anyone that knows me knows how much I love this wine. This bottle looks inconspicuous as it is sealed with a crown cap. Don’t let the beer cap fool you this wine is exceptional! A nose of rising bread...
Over the holidays there is more to worry about than just figuring out what wines to serve at your own Christmas parties. Inevitably you will be invited to your friends house or even the boss may be throwing their own Christmas party. How do you figure out what exactly to...
2013 Southbrook Triomphe Chardonnay – Vintages 172338 – $22.95 – Rich and delicious. At the same time this Chardonnay is a perfectly balanced blend of crisp citrus, apple and vanilla and butterscotch on the finish. I have enjoyed this wine with every vintage I have tried but this may be...
Let’s say it all together now … I will not pair Icewine with dessert. Hear me out! The biggest complaint about Icewine is that it is too sweet and just leaves your mouth feeling like you have just drank syrup. If you really want to up your game for the...
“This is the best party of the year at this bar” these words were uttered to me by a very drunk French patron of Le Barricou (1 Boulevard Du Temple, Paris) at 11pm on November 20th the release of the 2014 Beaujolais Nouveau. Walking down the streets of Paris you...
2013 The Empress Chardonnay – LCBO 346791 – $12.75 – This is sunshine in a bottle. Even though this wine only has 9 g/l sugar (this is very dry) you will share that this is off dry. Fruit flavours are bright and intense with Apple, Peach and Lemon. The finish on...
2012 Tawse Spark Brut Sparkling – Vintages 404558 – $14.95 – I really enjoyed the last vintage of this wine. It’s basically a traditional style sparkling wine made with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir… but to cap it all off there is also Pinot Gris in the mix. This has nice...
This week on November 20th we will be greeted with 9 offerings from France, Italy and Ontario in their local LCBO. Nouveau has a certain contradiction about it … the hardest wine snobs will turn their nose up at it… but the budding wineaux has no idea that it even...
Every year I look forward to the next vintage of the Coyote’s Run Pinot Noir from their Black Paw and Red Paw vineyards. They set the benchmark for consistency and quality as far as affordable Pinot Noir is concerned in Niagara. I find the question isn’t whether or not these...
2013 Enchanted served with Polish Sausage, Saurkraut, Potato Pancakes and all the fixins. 2013 The Foreign Affair Enchanted – Vintages 389767 – $17.95 – This white blend is the Foreign Affairs answer to the Conspiracy. Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling work it’s way into this bottle done in a ripasso style. ...
I recently had the chance to check out some Chilean wines at a dinner at Wildfire Steak House downtown. The highlight of the evening was getting a chance to experience a detailed tour of the terroir found in the Amaral vineyards. I had the opportunity to taste the Sauvignon Blanc...
