Archive for August, 2009

Under the Tuscan Sun

by Kato on August 29, 2009 in Wine Picks with No comments

RoccodeMacieTuscan reds have become richer in keeping with the worldwide trend for this style. But there are still a few traditionalists about crafting light, lively wines that are WONDERFUL partners for summer meals – BBQ’d burgers or chicken thighs…or a platter of salamis, bread and cheese. Try Rocca delle Macie 07 Chianti and see how the refreshing and fun nature of this wine suits the season. And you’ll get a little of Tuscany too! Lightly chill and have a second bottle ready.

Reduced to $12.45 till mid September.

Rocca delle Macie 07 Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
269589 $13.95 ($12.45 till mid September)
Wine style: lively red

Cono Sur Viognier

by Kato on August 27, 2009 in Vintages Picks with 2 Comments

viognierCono Sur put a lot of effort into developing lesser known grape varieties such as Viognier, Taste their 08 and you’ll be delighted that they’re doing this. I’ll be shocked if it doesn’t rock your world big time. It’s a bit like Chardonnay but more delicate and elegant. Rich white that’s refreshing and god at the tease. Charm shows up on the second glass and after that, you’ll have to surrender as exotic flavours appear out of no where.  Plan the night.

Available at LCBO Vintages on August 29th.

Cono Sur 08 Viognier ’Vision’, Chile
671131 $14.95 Vintages
Wine style: rich white

Bubbly for Everyone

by Kato on August 26, 2009 in Wine Picks with No comments

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You don’t become the world’s largest winery without knowing a thing or two about popular taste. What most people enjoy. Gallo’s ‘Barefoot Bubbly’ is the style of wine I’ll take to a family gathering, to folks who are a little nervous about wine, or to an all out PARTY PARTY event. It’s lighthearted, easy drinking and out to please. And you’ve got to admit Barefoot Bubbly has a fun ring to it. Another use – Sunday brunch, or course.

Barefoot Bubbly, Pinot Grigio, California 106088 $12.95
Wine style: nice & easy

The Secret Formula for Local House White

by Kato on August 25, 2009 in Wine Picks with No comments

InniskillinReislPGThe Aussies love their white blends such as Sem/Sauv and Sem/Chard and now we’re starting to see our local wineries offering blends of white grape varieties. Such as Inniskillin’s Riesling/Pinot Grigio.

Inniskillin has taken some of the edge off dry Riesling by blending it with Pinot Grigio –  the result is a good all-purpose white.  It’s low alcohol too, so try a bottle for after work relaxing. This might be the perfect blend for Ontario house wine. Watch for it on the shelves in September.

Inniskillin 08 Riesling/Pinot Grigio, VQA Niagara  $12.95

The Wine & The Glassware

by Kato on August 24, 2009 in Billy's World, Food & Restaurants with No comments

riedel2Austrian wine tastes great out of Austrian glassware (Riedel) and here’s where you can enjoy both. Six or more wines available by the glass.


August: Bb33 Bistro, 33 Gerrard West (Delta Chelsea Hotel)
September: Niagara Street Café, 169 Niagara Street
October: Reds Bistro, 77 Adelaide West

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