Pinot Noir is often referred to as “the Heartbreak Grape”. It is difficult to grow and to turn into wine, but it does well here in Ontario. I hope that no one has to worry about broken hearts on Valentine’s Day. The reason I have chosen Pinot Noir for February...
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...
2009 Flat Rock Chardonnay – VINTAGES 0286278 – $16.95 – I haven’t made any secret of the fact that I am not a fan of the descriptor “minerality”, however there really is no other word to describe this Chardonnay quite so well. Balanced with flavours of apple with a nice...
Both of the wines I am talking about this week have me very excited. Because I know they are not going to stay on the shelves very long. I am also excited because it’s a Spinal Tap kind of week… I am reminded of that scene from this is Spinal...
Two weeks ago I got some exciting news via Twitter that Vineland Estates and Henry of Pelham have started their Icewine harvest. I am not the biggest fan of Icewine, but as a fan of the Ontario Wine industry this is still reason to get excited. Icewine is something that...
What if I told you you could get a bottle of Icewine and a good Red for less than 30$. You’d call me crazy right? Well I have done just that this week. Flourish Vidal Icewine 2008 – VINTAGES 222356 – $17.95 – It’s not often you can find Icewine...
So Christmas and New Years have passed… Company has all gone home… You’ve maybe started thinking about taking down the tree… maybe… I don’t know about you, but I really like to spoil myself a bit come January. There are some wines that I say are so good you don’t...
Icewine is too sweet … If I had a dollar every time I heard that Icewine is too sweet from someone I could actually afford to drink it on a regular basis. The fact of the matter is Icewine IS sweet. The problem isn’t with the beverage; it’s with how...
Now the Christmas is out of the way and the world hasn’t ended we can focus on throwing a great New Years Party! Sparkling Wine doesn’t have to be expensive. And I have three wines that prove just that! These wines are great party sippers and should pair well with...
It’s Christmas and New Years is just around the corner. This is the only time of year I get really excited for Sparkling wine. This year I have come across a couple of Sparkling Wines that really stand out. The prices are a little higher than what I usually recommend...
This is one of my favorite times of year… gone are the days of bringing the cheap white wine to the cabin and sitting on the dock. Around the holidays you want to bring your “A” game! That means better wine, great food, and sharing both with family and friends. ...
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...
