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Jun 14, 2022
1 min

Filare Italia Ribolla Gialla 2020 Ready for Summer!

Friuli-Venezia Giulia I.G.T, Italy Crafted sustainably from an ancient indigenous grape varietal, Ribollo Gialla is grown in a microclimate in Italy's province of Friuli, located between the Adriatic Sea and the Dolomites. The climate benefits from the Mediterranean sunshine by day and breezes off the Adriatic at night, allowing the grapes to maintain excellent acidity as they ripen. A dry and refreshing unoaked white wine, perfect for summer sipping. Pale yellow with slight

Jun 14, 2022
1 min

Happy Wine Discovery! Varvaglione 12 E Mezzo Primitivo del Salento 2020

Salento, Puglia I.G.P., Italy An elegant and flavourful Primitivo from Salento, in Puglia, known as the heel of southern Italy’s “boot”. Bright ruby red. Highly perfumed, showing ripe plums, cherry jam, cocoa and allspice. Dry and smooth with soft tannins. Very flavourful cherry jam and plum on the palate, with delicious notes of cocoa, baking spice and fennel, finishing with a lingering vanilla note. This delicious wine can be enjoyed with cheese such as aged parmesano and

Jan 8, 2022
1 min

Fabulous Faustino I - Gran Reserva Rioja 2010 A wine icon, made with passion.

Rioja, Spain, D.O.C. The bottle is empty, but the memory lingers on. This was definitely one of my top wine picks of 2021. Rich, fragrant and opulent, with layers of flavour, satiny smooth texture and lingering finish, all in very fine balance. Notes of tart cherry, vanilla, sandalwood, violets, leather, fine tobacco and earthy sous bois. I was impressed by the harmonious flow of all the elements, start to finish, throughout this wine. The acidity is just right, making i

Sep 24, 2021
3 min

Prince Edward County is for Lovers...

hon·ey·moon | \ ˈhə-nē-ˌmün Originally derived from the Scandinavian practice of drinking mead, or fermented honey, during the first month of marriage (measured by one lunar cycle) in order to improve the likelihood of conception. One of my wine colleagues, Sylvain Segard, owns Millefleurs Lavender Farm and Meadery in Prince Edward County. I visited Millefleurs with my husband, on a recent trip to PEC, coincidentally during our own honeymoon. Well, we're not looking to co

Jun 15, 2021
1 min

Great Barbeque Wine - Luigi Bosca Malbec 2018 91 pts.

Mendoza, Argentina An excellent representation of Argentina's signature varietal in this elegant and fullbodied Malbec. Opaque dark purple with lovely ripe damson plums, pepper and vanilla on the nose, followed by a rich palate that showcases the ripe fruit, spice and dark chocolate with soft, balanced tannins and a lingering elegant finish. This wine was aged in French oak casks for 12months. It has excellent structure and could cellar up to 10 years. Definitely a buy ag

Apr 25, 2021
1 min

Spring is Rosé Time! Adobe Reserva Organic Rosé 2020

Chile Actually, I love Rosé any time of year. Why? Because it's a mouthwatering wine and it pairs well with a wide variety of foods. Here in Ontario the LCBO just put out their Rosé section, so right now the choices are excellent. I just discovered this easygoing fruit-forward Adobe Organic Reserva Rosé 2020. It has that crisp food-friendly acidity that makes it so versatile and finishes with the taste of wild strawberries. Great value, too! Enjoy with your favour

Apr 12, 2021
1 min

I Love Sangiovese! Super Value Fantini Sangiovese 2019 90 points

Puglia, Italy A great wine for under $10.00? Yes! I love Sangiovese and this lip-smacking, fruity version is one more example of why. Tart cherry and sweet spice aromas followed by a delicious palate full of more cherry, vanilla, sweet spice, tobacco and dark chocolate. Vibrant acidity makes it sooo food-friendly, especially with pasta or chicken in tomato sauce, or a platter of cheese and salumni. What does vibrant acidity in a wine mean? Well, basically it means that th

Apr 1, 2021
1 min

Try This with Chocolate! Carmen Reserva 1850 Premier Carménère 2019

Valle de Colchagua, Chile What a find! Thinking I would pick up a budget-friendly wine for a week night, I took this home and discovered a versatile and super tasty dry red wine. This aromatic, mediumbodied wine hails from Chile's oldest winery, founded in 1850. Although Carmenère is indigenous to France, because of Chile's particularly long growing season, it grows extremely well there. It's a pretty deep ruby colour with lots going on in the glass; notes of dark berries,

Jan 23, 2021
1 min

Just Add Flowers... R. Lopez de Heredia Viña Bosconia Reserva 2008 92 pts.

It's not too early to think about a special wine for your Valentine! Even if you're dining at home, a fine wine will take it to another level. This Tempranillo blend will pair beautifully with roast lamb or pork, game or dark chocolate desserts. There, dinner is planned... the rest is up to you! A flavourful Tempranillo blend, (Tempranillo 80%, Garnacha 15%, Mazuelo and Graciano 5%), made only in exceptional vintages. 2008 had optimal vineyard conditions. Made from hand-

Oct 15, 2020
1 min

Favourite Wine of the Year! Stina Plavac Mali 2016 "For Inspiration" 93pts.

Dalmatian Coast, CROATIA This ripe and luscious Plavac Mali was my favourite wine discovery of the year. It is crafted from hand-picked grapes grown on Croatia's beautiful island of Brac, along the Dalmatian coast. Bright garnet red and fragrant, it is known as the "King of Croatian Reds". Highly aromatic with notes of plum, dark fruit, regional herbs, dark chocolate and vanilla. Bursting with flavour, it opens up beautifully and becomes more fruit-forward mid-palate. Pol

Aug 28, 2020
1 min

Winelovers' Delight - Stina Pošip Inspiration 2018

Brač, Croatia I loved this Pošip from the first sip! It is an indigenous Croatian varietal, grown on the island of Brač, along the Dalmatian coast. Pale yellow with a green hue, it has pretty aromas of tart apricot and peach, melon, citrus and tarragon. The fullbodied palate echos these notes and adds ripe pineapple to these flavours along with a touch of salinity. There's a satiny rich mouthfeel and mouthwatering acidity. An intriguing bitterness on the finish suggests lim