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21st
Jul. × ’10

John Howard was a Niagara pioneer when he opened Vineland winery a couple of decades ago. The stunning location on the mountain in Beamsville is still one of the area’s main attractions. Howard sold out early on and went into semi-retirement, but now he’s back in the business (next door to Vineland) with a new [...]

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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 [...]

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Men in Pink Drinking Pink

7th
Jul. × ’10

Men in Pink Drinking Pink
My second annual Men in Pink luncheon took place last week on Allen’s patio with Ontario Rosé producers and friends. Beppi Crosariol wrote about it today in the Globe. Read it here.
Pick up a few bottles of Rosé for your next summer meal…it’s terrific with most foods, including Indian and anything [...]

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LCBO Vintages Saturday June 26

24th
Jun. × ’10

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 [...]

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LCBO Vintages Saturday June 12

10th
Jun. × ’10

THE LOW DOWN: A few very good and novel South African wines to get you into World Cup mood. And to enjoy all summer, of course. Other recommendations for the season are a Provence Rosé, a red Rhone and a New Zealand Pinot. Cheers!
DRY ROSÉ
wine style: dry rosé
DOMAINE HOUCHART 09 Rosé, Côtes du Provence, [...]

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Best Rosés…so far

2nd
Jun. × ’10

Rosé sales are up in England because fans drinking more of the stuff. I believe this is how it works here too – everyone whom I’ve converted to Rosé has become a fanatic. Neil in Sebringville wrote to tell me he’s already gone through four cases. All local.
The quick story on Rosé (dry) is: buy [...]

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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 [...]

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LCBO Vintages Saturday May 15

13th
May. × ’10

THE LOW DOWN: Jazz up your white wine repetoire with Soave, Viognier, Torrontes, Macon and an Aussie Pinot Grigio. Locals are the stars in the Rosé feature. (Unfortunately I didn’t get to taste the MALIVOIRE 09 ‘Ladybug Rosé’, VQA Niagara 559088 $15.95. I’ll report on it later) I only found three reds [...]

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A Billion Seller!

22nd
Apr. × ’10

What wine has sold over a billion bottles?
Mateus, of course!
What’s Mateus, you young-uns ask? A light, fresh, slightly fizzy Rosé wine from Portugal. It was the Fuzion of the 60s. A first date wine, a wedding wine and a drink for times in between.
On a blazing hot Easter Sunday afternoon I decided to revisit Mateus [...]

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LCBO Vintages Saturday March 20

19th
Mar. × ’10

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 [...]

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