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...
March Wine Reviews
My March reviews include a pair of value-packed Ontario wines, two refreshing whites and a unique Aussie Cabernet to watch for this weekend. Torrevento...
Ser Lapo — The Cover Story
For those who prefer their wine to be experiential, here’s a cool Italian bottle to share with friends: Mazzei Ser Lapo Riserva Chianti Classico 2015....
So You Want to Attend a Wine Show…
The best drunks are wine drunks. They’re typically either happy or sleepy. Occasionally inappropriate. But rarely obnoxious. You will find many of these people midway...
Wine Reviews – Eight Reds for Valentine’s Day
To honour the predominant colour of Valentine’s Day, here are some notes on eight reds that have been sitting on my computer for a couple...
Errázuriz Among Chilean Wineries Achieving New Limits
When Francisco Baettig, the chief winemaker and technical director of Chile’s Viña Errázuriz paid a visit to Toronto’s Oretta restaurant on Thursday, Jan. 24, the special...
The Niagara Icewine Festival for Icewine Haters
While the Niagara Region’s icewine is world famous, not everybody has a sweet tooth, particularly when it comes to alcoholic beverages. I’ve consequently taken the...
