Trapiche is red hot. Argentina’s biggest winery has upped the ante to compete with the country’s new upstarts and is sending us fantastic wines. The 09 Syrah combines peppery flavours with richness, and a down-to-earth feeling. The perfect formula for house wine. Because it’s good-with-anything.
If you find that this wine tastes a [...]
The light/lively red wine category has a new star. I’ve just finished off the bottle of Folonari Valpol in record quick time. So refreshing and such tasty fruitiness. So simple and so gulpable. So Summery. A hero of the season for sure. Lightly chill and decant into a clear glass bottle so you can enjoy [...]
The two big Lake Erie wineries are the kings of value in local wine. Large scale production and a strong everyday focus combines to create wines that can compete with budget priced imports. Especially if you purchase the larger size bottle.
Pelee’s Blanc de Blanc has the invigorating quality of Riesling along with a trace of [...]
THE LOW DOWN: I didn’t get to the Vintages press tasting for this Saturday’s release but here’s a couple of delicious reds I tasted elsewhere. The Rhone is all charm and the Pinotage delivers a bit mre grit. Both are wonderful wines and values – and who knows? They may be the best two wines [...]
THE LOW DOWN: South and central Italy is the feature and I’m recommending four wines which deliver something different – along with great value. Beaujolais, Chianti, Pinot and a blockbuster Syrah are my red picks. A buy of the year is Graham Beck sparkling Rosé and Mike Weir sparkling is worth checking out. Malivoire Ladybug [...]
In our rush to produce world class whites and reds no one has noticed that we already have a champion in dry Rosé. Light, low alcohol wines with great refreshment and flavour. Wines that hot climate countries simply cannot produce.
I just had lunch with a few glasses of Cattail Serendipity – a perfect blend of [...]
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Dom Perignon Champagne is currently offering 30 Bonus Air Miles per purchase.
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Invite me over and we’ll celebrate.
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There is no such thing, but if I had to nominate some candidates for the perfect everyday red, Torres Sangre de Toro would be on my list. It’s produced from Grenache grapes (responsible for Cotes du Rhone’s delicious flavours) but it can also be likened to Pinot Noir. Especially when lightly chilled. It combines lovely [...]
Trebbiano is the workhorse white grape of Italy.
Mostly it produces simple refreshment at an everyday price. But this guy could be mistaken for a twelve dollar Sauvignon. Herbaceous and super refreshing. Good stuff at a great price. Chill well.
CANTINA TOLLO 09 Trebbiano ‘Rocca Ventosa’, Abruzzi, Italy
430249 $7.45
THE LOW DOWN: South of France is the feature and I URGE you to check out my three red picks. You’ll discover that there’s more to wine than Aussie Shiraz. France also scores high with a wonderful sparkling and a still Rosé. Complete your shopping basket with Aussie Riesling, Italian Pecorino and Californian Zinfandel.
SPARKLING ROSÉ
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