Tag Archives: France

LCBO Vintages Saturday July 10

9th
Jul. × ’10

THE LOW DOWN: I love my picks from this release. Four very different whites at an average price of less than $15. Best Muscadet ever and the Verdejo would be perfect with your World Cup Paella party. I’ll be wearing orange but probably cheering for Spain.
Wildass Rosé is almost serious and perfect for any Summer [...]

Posted in Vintages Picks | Also tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Billy’s Online Wine School: French Lessons

7th
Jun. × ’10

French Lessons
The LCBO is currently doing a French wine education theme that I highly recommend for novice drinkers. Some of the wine picks (paid promotion) are not the best, but what’s important is your opportunity to understand the origin of the major grape varieties. Australia did not invent Chardonnay or Shiraz!
If you’re interested, I’d like [...]

Posted in Billy's Online Wine School, Wine Picks | Also tagged , , | 2 Comments

LCBO Vintages Saturday May 29

27th
May. × ’10

THE LOW DOWN: Don’t miss this opportunity to experience wines from France’s Loire Valley. Red and  white with bright flavours and a pure, spring-like quality. And a sensational sweetie. There is nothing like these at regular LCBOs.
Niagara Riesling is back on form with the 08 vintage so it’s time to start buying again. I’m recommending [...]

Posted in Vintages Picks | Also tagged , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

LCBO Vintages May 1, 2010

29th
Apr. × ’10

Vintages Sat May 1/2010
THE LOW DOWN: Lacks the outstanding values of recent releases but there’s some good explorer wines. Such as a couple of heavy hitting Zinfandels, and a bargain priced red from the south of France. Guigal’s white Rhone and the Moulin-a-Vent would be a delightful French pairing for a summer dinner party.  Prince [...]

Posted in Vintages Picks, Wine Picks | Also tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

LCBO Vintages Saturday April 3

1st
Apr. × ’10

THE LOW DOWN: Unfortunately, most of the Spanish reds offered in this release are super-rich/smooth – catering to the North American palate – but I did find some interesting and reasonable priced picks. France keeps giving us reasons to return to the motherland of wine: a white Burgundy, a red Bordeaux and a Côtes du [...]

Posted in Vintages Picks, Wine Picks | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

LCBO Vintages Saturday Feb 20

20th
Feb. × ’10

THE LOW DOWN: My favourite wines from the previous two releases were Côtes du Rhône, and now this release features that region (the southern Rhône). Yippee!! My five picks this week are out-and-out charmers. So warm and cuddly you may not want the winter to end.
I’m also recommending a pair of New World rich reds [...]

Posted in Vintages Picks, Wine Picks | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Billy’s Online Wine School – Lesson #5

17th
Feb. × ’10

If you’re just tuning in, check out the other lessons posted on Billy’s Online Wine School page to your left. Enjoy your homework!
WINE LESSON # 5  Côtes du Rhône
I want to repeat the first lesson because of the flood of Côtes du Rhône wines appearing at Vintages this Saturday. You must grab this opportunity to [...]

Posted in Billy's Online Wine School, Vintages Picks, Wine Picks | Also tagged , | 1 Comment

LCBO Vintages Saturday Jan 23

22nd
Jan. × ’10

THE LOW DOWN: Six picks ranging in price from $15 to $25. Blockbuster, crowd-pleasing Argentinan wines are the feature but they are outdone by my Cotes du Rhone pick. France also scores with a Sauv Blanc. Malivoire Gamay and Southbrook Chard are outstanding locals.
WHITES
wine style: fresh white
LA CHABLISIENNE 08 Sauvignon, Saint-Bris, France 641753 $14.95
Seriously dry [...]

Posted in Vintages Picks, Wine Picks | Also tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Overlooked Bargain Red

16th
Jan. × ’10

A few days ago I recommended a couple of great value reds from Italy and now it’s time to pop next door to France. This wine will greatly appeal to fans of traditional rustic reds. Wine with bite, guts and a sense of the soil. Very real, very non-smooth. A Johnny Cash red. Have with [...]

Posted in Wine Picks | Also tagged , | Leave a comment

Billy’s Online Wine School – Week 1

13th
Jan. × ’10

BILLY’S ONLINE WINE SCHOOL for 2010 JOIN THE PARTY!
Drink selected wines every week, for a full year. All in the comfort of your own pad.

Welcome to my new Wine School. Drinking your way through my 2010 Billy’s Best Book – a bottle (or two) at a time. Just follow the instructions and you’ll be [...]

Posted in Billy's Online Wine School, Wine Picks | Also tagged , | 14 Comments