Tag Archives: Vineland

Billy’s Online Wine School: Lesson 7

24th
Mar. × ’10

Billy’s Online Wine School
Lesson #7 EXPERIENCE PURITY
With the early arrival of Spring (we hope) I though you might be up for exploring purity. At least wines with a pure expression. Examples of purity in everyday life are mineral water, green apples, stainless steel sinks, marble flooring and the little black dress. Experiences that feel ‘refreshing’ [...]

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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 [...]

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The Local Riesling Club

30th
Jun. × ’09

The Local Riesling Club
There’s no such organization, but maybe I should form one! There are lots of fans of local Riesling because it can be so good. Except in the 2007 vintage when it lost its edge and went flat.  Flat or smooth are not a good thing in Riesling. The 08’s seem to be [...]

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