PIONEERING SPIRIT: A Chilean white and red wine for under $12
Chile’s Maule Valley provides the backdrop for Morandé’s Pionero range of wines. I’ve long been a fan of Chile’s Viña Morandé and its ability to...
HEART OF TUSCANY—Two Great Chiantis to Tantalize Your Tastebuds
I’ve been on a Pinot Noir kick of late, looking for something interesting that wouldn’t wear out my palate. Moderate alcohol and juicy acidity, but...
How to Drink Less and Enjoy More
How many times have you told yourself, “I didn’t really need that last slice of pizza,” or “I wish I didn’t have that last glass...
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...
AFTER THE STORM — An Aged Rioja and Young Chardonnay
The freezing rain, snow and resulting backbreaking shovelling in Ontario is now behind us and the sun is shining. So as the weekend dawns, many...
A Great Appetizer Wine
Casale del Giglio Satrico 2020— Lazio, Italy ($18.95) Ever wish you had a white wine with the zesty acidity of Sauvignon Blanc but also the...
Sagrantino and a Sauvignon Blanc: Birds of a Different Feather
Some people like to taste different things. Others prefer the comfort of tried-and-true classics. That’s what we’ve got for you here today: Two wines with...
TIME FOR A CHANGE: Different Wines for a Different Season
Just as our bodies gradually crave more calories to keep warm as summer turns to fall and then to winter, so too do our palates...
WHAT’S IN THE BOX? A gift set and another Italian connection new at the LCBO
Chianti isn’t for everyone. With a traditionally tannic (thanks in part to lots of oak aging), earthy and rustic nature, it tends not to be...
Now That’s What I Call a Food & Wine Pairing!
If you’re trying to support a wineries that give back to the community, Sonoma-based dough Wines has earned a spot on the menu. Dough was...
