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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Wine School on the Web
Drink your way through Billy’s Best wine book – a bottle or two at a time. Follow the instructions and you’ll be a wine wizard by Easter. New lessons are posted every week, typically Wednesday. Looking forward to hearing about your ‘homework’!
Lesson #6 EXPERIENCE NICE
Nice is the most wrongly used wine [...]
THE LOW DOWN: The feature wine country for the March 6th Vintages release is Chile – so it’s going to be a mixed feelings release due to the tragic earthquake. While there might not have been loss of life at the wineries, there is talk of substantial loss of wine stocks. This is an unfortunate [...]
‘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 [...]
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 [...]
Take a virtual trip to the sunshine state with the following white and red. They’re not bargain priced but the pair will cost you less than the scussiest wine at your local restaurant. Beringer’s winemaker has found a perfect middle ground between niceness and character in these wines. Be prepared to be charmed.
Stone Cellar Chardonnay [...]
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 [...]
Looking for a bargain priced white for the month of January? Spinelli Pinot Grigio is a dollar off (now $7.75) and offers mineral freshness, lots of pep and just the right amount of flavour for everyday, general drinking. Handy screwcap.
Spinelli 08 Pinot Grigio, Abruzzi, Italy 113886 $8.75
