2009 Tedeschi Amarone della Valpolicella
Deep ruby colour with a big, bold bouquet offering up dollops of spice, raisin, cola with hints of charcoal and asphalt. Delivers on the palate as well, with hearty flavours of spice, raisins,… Read More
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2010 Lua Nova Em Vinhas Velhas
This big, bold wine from Douro packs a punch! Firm, grippy tannins open up to dense layers of dark fruit, with subtle hints of chocolate mixed in with aromas and flavours of smoke… Read More
2011 Eastdell Pinot Noir
Not a bold wine by any means, but as a light, fruity sipper, this wine delivers. Featuring loads of cherries, red currant and hints of earth and baking spices, this wine would be… Read More
Seth & Riley’s Garage Hard Lemon
Not a bad alternative to common big brands such as Mikes Hard Lemonade, this cooler breezes in at a lighter 4.6% and definately delivers as a patio sipper. Quite simple, with sweet and… Read More
Prime Rib & Douro Red
Whenever you sit down to a nice cut of red meat such as prime rib, you need a strong, robust, tannic red to help elevate the dish. For this meal, I chose one… Read More
2011 Featherstone Four Feathers
This unique offering from Featherstone is an aromatic delight that transforms upon taste. Aromas of lychee, peach, flowers and green apple transform into flavours of citrus, green grass and minerality. Acidity is solid, but the… Read More
2013 Cono Sur Bicicleta Viognier
For the price, it is nearly impossible to match the quality this Chilean white has to offer. This wine comes fully loaded with grapefruit, orange, peach and further tropical fruit aromas and is… Read More
2012 Santa Rita Sauvignon Blanc
Bursting with grassy flavours and a bracing acidity, this is a light and crisp offering from Chile’s Casablanca Valley. Reasonably priced and featuring juicy, pithy grapefruit flavours, notes of leafy greens and ripe… Read More
Fancy Mac and Cheese with an Oregonian Pinot Gris
If you live in Ontario, Canada you have the luxury of walking into an LCBO and picking up a copy of the Food and Drink magazine, that is filled with great wine recommendations… Read More
2012 Firesteed Pinot Gris
Simple, clean and crisp, this offering from Oregon delivers with hefty notes of lemon, peach and a hint of ripe green apple. Medium bodied with a medium finish and featuring lingering, warming notes… Read More