THE LOW DOWN: In whites, I found two lightheared, value-priced wines for summer drinking , a seafood partner, and one of the world’s little gems – ARINTO from one of the oldest regions in Portugal. Pinot Noir and a Sangioveses Rosé would be perfect partners for summer meals or picnics. All my red picks are [...]
THE LOW DOWN: What a great selection of wines! Everything from white to red to rosé to sparkling. A full bar! Whites cover the spectrum from delicate Riesling to exotic Muscat to rich Chardonnay. And a few styles in between. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience two of Italy’s great everyday reds – Barbera and [...]
Beaujolais’ liveliness, fun nature and low alcohol makes it perfect for summer gulping. Red wine to have on picnics, early in the evening and anytime when the mood is lighthearted. And, it’s the only red wines that is thirst-quenching – providing you know to lightly chill it. Too bad the arrival of Beaujolais Nouveau in [...]
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VINTAGES JULY 4, 2009
THE LOW DOWN: Most of my selections are from the old wine world. Characterful wines at reasonable prices – the reason to shop at Vintages.
SPARKLING
SIMONNET-FEBVRE Brut, Cremant de Bourgogne, France
126318 $18.95
This Chablis producer has crafted a wine that’s terribly close to Champagne. Not a surprise really, as the two regions have identical [...]
Yvon Mau Shiraz looks like an attempt to cash in on the popularity of that grape. I expected it to be soft and smooth but instead it’s rustic and mouth puckering. Refreshing with an appealing honest feeling. No fuss, bistro wine that invites elbows on the table bottle, home cooking and hanging out. Perhaps with [...]
My longest running recommendation, Chateau Bonnet White Bordeaux, is no longer available at the LCBO. Too bad, because it stood head and shoulders above the other $12 whites – offering great value, great drinkability and personality. But wine buyers have stopped visiting the French section. How long before the Board deslists other good, every French [...]
The LCBO’s summer line-up of dry Rosé is now on the shelves and there’s lots to explore. Good values from South America and Spain, but I’m going with La Vieille Ferme again this year. A lovely combo of refreshment and teasing richness found in Rosés from the south of France.
La Vieille Ferme 08 Rosé, Côtes [...]
