A tour through the reds of France
This is a country that makes an astounding variety of wines at all price points. Read More
Try an Argentinian malbec this Easter weekend
Last year I thought Argentinian Malbec market was becoming overheated. Since then, the market for Argentina has become even hotter. Read More
Chardonnay: All is not lost
Wine makers have certainly not forsaken the grape, though it is now hugely outnumbered on the shelves by pinot grigio and sauvignon blanc. Read More
A shiraz like a Beach Boys song
It may be uncool, but, dammit, you have just got to start singing the chorus when you hear that tune again. Read More
The je ne sais quoi of French white wines
The variety of wine from there is like nowhere on earth, compounded by the fact that the French are masters of blending varietals into something completely different. Read More
A primer on pinot noir
In case you had to spend time in a religious retreat or something, pinot noir is now everywhere. Read More
Fine pleasures
The Prairies produce 65 per cent or more of the world's mustard, so the province and growers take the stuff quite seriously. As it happens, so do I.
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Merlot: The good, the bad, and the ugly
Having drunk enough chardonnay to float the Love Boat, by the end of the ’80s drinkers were ready to branch out. Fruity, fun, and easier… Read More
Time to start drinking California chardonnays again
Remember 1980? Bars started to sport radical innovations like windows and food more ambitious than scotch eggs. The drink of choice was either a spritzer… Read More
In the beginning, there was New Zealand sauvignon blanc
If you want to understand modern wine, why we drink what we do, why sundry journals and writers laud or criticize some drinks, a good place to start is New Zealand sauvignon blanc. Read More
In praise of ripasso
The real truth is, if you see 'ripasso' written anywhere on the label you should buy the wine. Read More
White wines and clam linguine: A recipe and pairing
Every year right about now, I realize two things: I spent and ate too much over the last couple of weeks. Read More