Three Radiant Reds
With autumn in the air, my taste turns a little to more robust reds, and a few impressive bottles have come across my desk in...
Blu Wave: An iconic bottle of bubbly has blazed a trail for Piera Martellozzo
Daniela Cester had her hands full during a tour of the Greater Toronto Area last week. Daniela Cester, Export Director for Piera 1899 wines, is...
Value-Packed Wines for July
We’re looking at a six-pack of value wines suitable for partying in all weather in this all-European review this month. Spoiler alert: 87 is the...
Pinot Grigio Deserves More Respect, Says Italian Winemaker
Waiting for a special room to be set up for 12 guests of Woodman Wine & Spirits at Little Anthony’s Italian Ristorante in Toronto, I...
Shiraz Mottiar of Malivoire Wine Company
When winemakers talk about having the right piece of land, they’re generally referring to where their vineyards are planted. But for Malivoire Wine Company, it...
June Wine Reviews: Goru and Argento Lead the Value Wine Parade
A handful of terrific values lead the way in this month’s reviews, including a Spanish Monastrell and a Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon from Mendoza, Argentina....
The Legacy – a $1,000 bottle from Wakefield Wines
To celebrate its 50th anniversary, Wakefield Wines of the Clare Valley in South Australia has released “The Legacy” — an iconic $1,000 AUD (it’ll retail...
May Wine Reviews
Wakefield Clare Valley Merlot 2017 – South Australia ($19.95) Plenty of rich dark fruit, including distinctive blackcurrants. Violets, Christmas fruitcake, raspberry and dark chocolate undertones...
Reviewing the Coravin: Is This the Ultimate Wine Preservation System?
Product Review: Coravin Model One ($259.99 at Bed Bath & Beyond) To be honest, I don’t know a lot of people who have issues with...
Shiraz Mottiar of Malivoire Wine Company
He is well spoken, affable and immensely talented, as his 2017 Ontario Winemaker of the Year Award might suggest. The main man behind some of...
