March Wine Reviews
My March reviews include a pair of value-packed Ontario wines, two refreshing whites and a unique Aussie Cabernet to watch for this weekend. Torrevento...
Ser Lapo — The Cover Story
For those who prefer their wine to be experiential, here’s a cool Italian bottle to share with friends: Mazzei Ser Lapo Riserva Chianti Classico 2015....
So You Want to Attend a Wine Show…
The best drunks are wine drunks. They’re typically either happy or sleepy. Occasionally inappropriate. But rarely obnoxious. You will find many of these people midway...
Wine Reviews – Eight Reds for Valentine’s Day
To honour the predominant colour of Valentine’s Day, here are some notes on eight reds that have been sitting on my computer for a couple...
Errázuriz Among Chilean Wineries Achieving New Limits
When Francisco Baettig, the chief winemaker and technical director of Chile’s Viña Errázuriz paid a visit to Toronto’s Oretta restaurant on Thursday, Jan. 24, the special...
The Niagara Icewine Festival for Icewine Haters
While the Niagara Region’s icewine is world famous, not everybody has a sweet tooth, particularly when it comes to alcoholic beverages. I’ve consequently taken the...
Like Father, Like Son—South American Style
When Aurelio Montes Jr., son of one of South America’s most celebrated winemakers, Aurelio Montes Sr., decided to venture out on his own in winemaking,...
Luc Bouchard and Chevalier Montrachet 2016
Want to see what a $500 bottle of wine looks like? Luc Bouchard of Bouchard Père & Fils discusses the cursed—and blessed—2016 vintage of the...
Michiel Eradus of New Zealand’s Eradus Wines
A little history and terroir talk with Michiel Eradus, owner of Eradus Wines of the Awatere Valley in Southern Malborough, New Zealand. Eradus was in...
Julia Florista Wines
Victoria Ivanyushkina, director at Bincellar Ltd., showcases the Julia Florista Red & White from Portugal’s Vidigal Wines. Both Julia Florista wines, which are distributed by...
