Chardonnays for Chardonnay Haters—and Two Other New Wines at the LCBO
While Chardonnay tends not to be the first wine I reach for come mealtime, there’s a pair of French offerings below that piqued my palate....
Two new-release reds and a get-it-while-you-can white
Here’s a pair of freshly released, perennially reliable and well-priced reds, as well as exceptionally valued Sauvignon Blanc you need to track down while it’s...
Chianti Classico, a special wine tasting and four great new wines at the LCBO
Almost every wine trade event I get invited to involves a trip to Toronto. If the venue is a short drive from Union Station, that’s...
THE SWEET SPOT: The Price Range Where Ontario Wines Shine
I hear this a lot: “Ontario wines are too expensive.” Flat Rock had a premium lineup at last month’s Taste Ontario trade event. But the...
Spice is nice…but the right wine pairing helps!
Chicken Shami Kabob with 80x Wines’ When Pigs Fly Rosé. I enjoy trying to pair almost any dish with the right wine—but not everybody does....
You Say You Love El Dorado Rum? Here’s Why!
You know how a lot of companies like to say they are steeped in history? Well, in the case of Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) and...
TUSCAN DUO…and DUOMO — Drinking in Central Italian Culture
Florence’s stunning Duomo cathedral from Michelangelo Hill. We have a friend touring through Italy, who just posted photos from Florence, the capital of Tuscany in...
SMALL WONDERS — Scottsdale’s Best Par 3s
That’s me at the raucous par-3 16th at TPC Scottsdale during the 2012 WM Phoenix Open—probably half the size it is today! One of my...
What are You Drinking for Potato Chip Day?
There seems to be a special day for everything, and the humble potato chip is no different. And no, it’s not Super Bowl Sunday, which...
A Case for Decanting
Every now and then I have to adjust an initial rating after revisiting that same wine the following day. Sometimes one’s palate is a little...
