Fielding in the latest local winery to produce a white blend combining a light, tart feeling with exotic, Muscat flavours. Refreshment with a tease. Simplicity wiht a shot of glamour. See what a little Gewurztraminer and barrel fermented Chardonnay can do for the usually conservative Pinot Gris. I think that Ontairo is on to something [...]
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‘STEAK DINNER’
Hillebrand’s Trius Red is now in its 20th vintage – a legend in local wine. It’s produced from the Bordeaux grape varieties (Cabs and Merlot) and I like how it manages to feel both stylish and crowd-pleasing. Fancy but not pretentious. The Canadian way. The early vintages of Trius were made by a French [...]
‘A COLD GLASS OF SOMETHING COLD & FUN’
This is the wine to have open in your fridge for short episodes of Olympic watching. The spicy, zesty quality of Gewurztraminer delivers an instant lift – a shot of fun. And Jackson-Triggs is the official wine sponsors of the games. Everyone wins.
JACKSON-TRIGGS 07 Gewurztraminer, VQA Niagara 526269 [...]
‘PREMIUM SIPPING REDS’
Here’s a thought. If we’re watching our athletes competing against the best why shouldn’t we be sipping on some of our best wines? TV watching is usually associated with low quality drinks, but it doesn’t have to be. Why not multi-task – double the fun – with interesting wine experiences?Not the super-expensive, but [...]
‘THE POWER OF THE UNDERDOG’
While it would be ‘cool’ to match local wines with each Olympic sport I’m not doing it because I didn’t get the contract. Nobody did. Besides it’s probably illegal to mention wine on sports programs. A TV producer once told me that I couldn’t be shown pouring or drinking the wine [...]
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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First Wine – the Opening Ceremonies
For the next few weeks I’ll be offering some of my favourite Canadian wines to enjoy while you’re watching the games. For the opening ceremony it has to be a wine from the host province. The super-pleasant personality of Prospect Winery 07 Riesling could not be more West Coast – [...]
Wines for Valentines – Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Bed
With Valentines falling on the ‘day of rest’ I thought it would be fun to consider wines for breakfast, lunch, dinner and after. All in moderation of course – or not. Whatever works for you and your lover. Love it up!
Wake up: Bottega Moscato, Italy 588780 $13 [...]
THE LOW DOWN: A very traditional Côtes du Rhône is my highlight of this release. Bistro at its best. Earthy but also rich is the Priorat from the North of Spain. Characterful stuff. For an interesting white wine experience check out Greco di Tufo from the south of Italy. This ancient Greek grape variety can [...]
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 [...]
