This week I am talking about the International Cool Climate Chardonnay Celebration, taking place in the Niagara region for the weekend of July 20-22. I am very excited about this event because it takes us outside of Ontario and brings in wines from all over the world. If you are...
It is hot outside … yeah I am that guy, pointing out the obvious. I do find it a little challenging to find a wine that pairs well with the heat. I have pretty much shelved most of my Red Wines. I don’t spend a lot of time thinking about...
Happy Canada Day! What better way to celebrate our nation than with a Red and a White. 2011 Pelee Island Chardonnay – LCBO 136044 – $10.95 – When I am looking for something new at the LCBO I generally give myself a $15 benchmark. If you give me fifteen dollars,...
This week I am making a departure from Ontario. I have had several people email me about Kosher wines. Unfortunately there are no Kosher wines made in Ontario, so this was something that was brand new to me. There is no need to dive into the specifics of what makes...
Before getting to Father’s Day, I just want to remind everyone about the great event taking place in Liberty Village on Thursday, June 21 from 6-9 pm. The Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake will be in Toronto with 56 wines, there will be music and food. It’s a great way to celebrate the...
2009 Fielding Red Conception – $18.95 – LCBO 189183 – Where to start on this excellent Red blend… First the great thing about Fielding is everything about their label scream summer, their logo is a Muskoka Chair after all. One of the great things about all these blends coming out...
2008 Frogpond Farm Organic Cabernet Franc/Merlot – VINTAGES 203554 – $19.95 – I am very conscious of what I eat and drink, but I am by no means one of those people who swear by Organic foods. That being said I am convinced there is something to it when you are...
I have been gearing up for summer with several Rosé’s. I find when Rosé is done well, and this week both are done VERY well, they are among the easiest drinking wines. These are wines that are un-complicated yet refined. My favorite thing about Rosé is that being neither a...
You are likely reading this in the middle of your long weekend. The LCBO is open today, so you can stock up for tomorrow. This year for your trip up to the cottage, or if you’re re-stocking the cooler mid weekend why not pick up a bottle (or two) of...
So you’ve waited until the last minute for mothers day. But do not despair, you still have some time to get to the LCBO to pick up a coupld of dynamite wines for mom. For something different for mom, I still think the Musqué I recommended last week is a great gift....
2010 Vineland Chardonnay Musqué – VINTAGES 996793 – $17.95 – I am getting an early start on Mothers` Day. This year my motto is why by Mom flowers when you can give her flowers in a bottle. What I mean by this is this wine has an incredible aroma of...
This weekend I am in Niagara around the Twenty Valley area to check out Get Fresh in the Valley. You buy a passport at www.20valley.ca and it gives you access to wine and food pairings at the wineries. I had a chance to go to Wrapped up in the Valley last fall...
