2019 Henry of Pelham Chardonnay Speck Family Reserve – $29.95 – ****+ – Something has changed with the Chardonnay at Henry of Pelham … and I like it. If I go back to previous reviews of the top end bottles from HoP my refrain is always that the wines are...
It’s an understatement to say that the wines from 2020 will be highly anticipated. I know for myself as a consumer, and as a writer – I am expecting big things from the usual heavy hitters in Niagara. Was I disappointed when I tasted through the upcoming vintage of the...
Last month I had the opportunity to visit Flat Rock Cellars. Anyone who has been reading this website for any extended period of time knows that I tend to visit this winery frequently – the Rusty Shed is a mainstay in my home and cellar. This visit felt a bit...
It has been far too long since I wrote a proper update to André Wine Review. I apologize for that. I have moved from Toronto to Hamilton. As the 80x Wine Company continues to grow, it is beginning to take more of my attention. I ran two farmers markets a...
I got my hands on the spring lineup from Westcott – I realize we’re now in the heat of summer – but I’ve been busy so I haven’t had a chance to write about them yet. One of the highlights from our lockdown summer in 2020 was getting a chance...
