Coming from the killer 2012 vintage this trio of reserve wines from Reif are all worth picking up. These are the kinds of wines that need a good hour or two in a decanter or a few years on the wine rack to really unlock the awesomeness in the bottles....
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...
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...
Angel’s Gate are continuing a makeover that you may have already noticed with the Handsome Brut that is currently available in the LCBO but you will also notice a couple of new bottles called Rage and Revenge. Easy drinking and accessible these fun bottles will make a great addition to...
2009 Rancourt Meritage – Vintages 394106 – $20.00 – Lots of ripe raspberry, blackberry and currant in the bottle. I still enjoy the red wines from 2008 and 2009. They tend to be fruit forward and easy drinking. The finish on this wine has hints of cocoa. There is nice...
2013 Flat Rock Good Kharma Chardonnay – Vintages 356873 – $16.95 – This will make a perfect addition to your table for Thanksgiving. A portion of the sale from each bottle goes to help the Ontario Association of Food Banks. Feel good story aside, this wine easily outperforms its price...
Earlier this summer Peller Estates was awarded Canadian Winery of the Year at the WineAlign National Wine Awards of Canada. Out of twenty wines submitted thirteen won medals (1 Platinum, 4 Gold, 6 Silver, and 2 Bronze). I have really enjoyed just about everything I have tried from Peller over...
[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 Peninsula Ridge Barrel Aged Chardonnay – Vintages 211490 – $15.95 – A very well balanced Chardonnay with aromas of Apple and Lemon and butterscotch. The flavours lean towards Apple and Peach with nice toasty oak on the finish and lingering flavours of Vanilla. It would appear the folks at...
2012 Union Squared – Vintages 292359 – $17.95 – The new vintage of Union Squared has gotten a makeover and it looks great. The wine in the bottle matches the exterior. This is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Gamay and Syrah. What is interesting about this wine...
2012 Creekside Laura’s White – Vintages 121764 – $18.95 – The great thing about White blends, as opposed to red blends, is you don’t really know what you’re going to get in the bottle. This wine is a blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Riesling and Gewurztraminer… what you...
2011 Thirty Bench Red – Vintages 320986 – $24.00 – This wine is a show stopper, especially at this price. There is a lot of fruit on the palate Raspberry, Black Currant supported with Smoke and Cocoa. Nice Tannin in this wine. This is drinking fantastic right now but will...
