2013 Burnt Ship Bay Cabernet Merlot – Vintages 404947 – $14.95 – ***1/2+ – This was a pleasant surprise when I opened the bottle. Very fruit driven loaded with all sorts of blackberry, plum, and hints of black currant. The tannin is soft and approachable right from the bottle....
Currently the LCBO are running radio ads where someone is deciding to pair their wines with whichever occasion fits depending on the shape of the bottle. While the idea of pairing a green curvy bottle with a “night out with the girls” might seem laughable to a hardened wine “snob”...
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...
Well it’s a little early in the year, but the nice weather doesn’t seem to be on it’s way out anytime soon. Personally I like it to be a little warmer to toss back a few beers on a hot summer day … but that’s the great thing about wine,...
2008 Kacaba Meritage – LCBO101477 – $16.95 – After several weeks of Red wines that maybe need a push or two to make them over the top good I had to bring it back to simplicity. This is an excellent well rounded red blend that is great right out of...
