A Top-Notch Cabernet and Sparkling for Under $25
TheLushLife.ca’s annual Top 40 Wine Values Under $20 is coming out within the week, but here are two excellent values in the sub-$25 category to...
Chardonnays for Chardonnay Haters—and Two Other New Wines at the LCBO
While Chardonnay tends not to be the first wine I reach for come mealtime, there’s a pair of French offerings below that piqued my palate....
Two new-release reds and a get-it-while-you-can white
Here’s a pair of freshly released, perennially reliable and well-priced reds, as well as exceptionally valued Sauvignon Blanc you need to track down while it’s...
TUSCAN DUO…and DUOMO — Drinking in Central Italian Culture
Florence’s stunning Duomo cathedral from Michelangelo Hill. We have a friend touring through Italy, who just posted photos from Florence, the capital of Tuscany in...
A Case for Decanting
Every now and then I have to adjust an initial rating after revisiting that same wine the following day. Sometimes one’s palate is a little...
AFTER THE STORM — An Aged Rioja and Young Chardonnay
The freezing rain, snow and resulting backbreaking shovelling in Ontario is now behind us and the sun is shining. So as the weekend dawns, many...
A Great Appetizer Wine
Casale del Giglio Satrico 2020— Lazio, Italy ($18.95) Ever wish you had a white wine with the zesty acidity of Sauvignon Blanc but also the...
Three Chiantis (And No “Silence of the Lambs” Food Pairings, Please)
A few Chiantis are included in today’s reviews—all reminders that this is not a red wine meant for sipping on its own. And while Dr....
WHAT’S IN THE BOX? A gift set and another Italian connection new at the LCBO
Chianti isn’t for everyone. With a traditionally tannic (thanks in part to lots of oak aging), earthy and rustic nature, it tends not to be...
Now That’s What I Call a Food & Wine Pairing!
If you’re trying to support a wineries that give back to the community, Sonoma-based dough Wines has earned a spot on the menu. Dough was...
