Trains, Drains and a $1,000 Wine
On Sunday morning, Sept. 18, I had the chance to sit down with Neil Hadley, the general manager heading up the global export team at...
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...
Not All Wineries Believe in Corks
I’ve written on the cork-taint subject before—that contamination of wine (usually involving a musty, wet-newspaper sort of smell) that’s typically the result of the chemical...
The Museum-Worthy Wines of Lungarotti
Wine is always better with a story—ideally directly from the source. While that’s obviously best done in person (a wine never seems to taste better...
Looking South for Sauv Blanc and a Robust Red
Do you love New Zealand sauvignon blanc? Well, you’ve been sorta screwed of late then. Increasing demand, supply chain issues and a 2021 harvest where...
Uncovering Five Great Wines Under $20
I’m still a couple months out from posting The Lush Life’s annual best-value list, but all five of today’s reviews—ranging from $13.95 to $19.95—are serious...
What Wines Pair With Valentine’s Day?
Well, Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and a whole bunch of us are going to share loving sentiments with the ones we hold...
The LCBO’s eye-popping holiday numbers…and four well-priced reds you can get there
I ranted yesterday on the LCBO’s official publication, Food & Drink. As for the chain itself, there’s no denying it’s popularity, particularly during the holiday...
A Spanish Sparkler Turns 100
I always appreciate buying something from a specialist, as opposed to a jack of all trades. In the case of Juvé & Camps, all they...
Beautiful Wines, Beautiful Places
I once heard a winemaker observe, “Great wines only come from beautiful places.” I think he was stretching it a bit, but I got his...
