Great 8: 5 Ontario Values and 3 International Stars
Creekside’s head winemaker Rob Power. Gotta love the COVID-19 shirt to honour this year’s harvest! I did a Zoom seminar last week on why Ontario...
It’s Chile this December 1st…and a bit Italian
Sometimes you don’t need Black Friday or Cyber Monday deals to spot great value, and that regularly rings true of wines from Chile, where the...
Good, Better, Best: November 14 Wine Reviews
Another trio of worthy wines this week, including a great value from Argentina, an ever-reliable new release from Wakefield in Australia and a wonderful red...
The Cost of Ontario Wine
“Ontario wine is too expensive.” I’ve heard that refrain a lot. And I get it. Why buy Ontario wine when you can seemingly get something...
Three Reds for the Road
A trio of warming reds on a chilly Sunday—one from France, one from Italy and one from Australia—each of which is age-worthy, but just delightful...
Great Pinot Noirs Under $25—Just in Time for Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving is just nine days away, and while the reflex for most folks is to wed this annual feast with Chardonnay, the reality is that...
Good or Bad, the Pandemic May Change Winery Tastings Forever
Southbrook Vineyards proprietor Bill Redelmeier For a couple months, Bill Redelmeier felt a little like Will Smith zooming around New York City in the post-apocalyptic...
A High-Five of Quality Reds
The long hot summer is coming to a close, making way for fresh fall days. Here’s a smattering of new reds to match the changing colours....
Time to Take Your Temperature! (And Two Worthy Reds)
Although it drives me nuts when people serve their red wine straight out of the fridge in the summertime, truth is, most people actually serve...
New Releases for August 18
Six recent and upcoming releases for you to consider this week, ranging from “wedding wine” to a fabulous sub-$25 value. Wakefield 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon —...
