The Magic of Ken Forrester’s Chenin Blanc
I’ve been putting together a best-value list of wines available at the LCBO for around 15 years now. New discoveries and additions to the Top...
Bubbly Buzz: Why Sparkling Wine Packs a Quicker Punch
’Tis the season to celebrate, and nothing says, ‘Let’s party!’ quite like the popping of a cork and toasting of sparkling wine. Those effervescent bubbles...
TOP 40 BEST VALUES (THE 15 NEAR-MISS EDITION)
One year of wine trade shows, dozens of personal tastings and more than 100 bottles sent by wine agencies. It was from that very long...
40 Great LCBO Wines for Under $20
We all want to drink wines with 90+ scores. We just don’t want to have to pay through the nose for the privilege, nor do...
36 UNDER 18: The Best Wines Under $18
Well, it’s time for TheLushLife.ca’s annual list of the best wines you can buy in Ontario for less than $18. This is all about red,...
VALUE GALORE: Wines Straight Out of LeftField, the Rhone and Portugal
More great value picks this week, including a very portable mid-weight Portuguese red blend, a new-and-improved version of a Kiwi Sauvignon Blanc and a juicy red from the Southern...
SOMM HELP IS ON THE WAY: New App, Virtual Assistants Aim to Simplify Your Wine Purchases
The LCBO, for me, is a candy store. But for some it can be an intimidating place. Thousands of labels to choose from and not...
Great Pinot Noirs Under $25—Just in Time for Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving is just nine days away, and while the reflex for most folks is to wed this annual feast with Chardonnay, the reality is that...
