If I only had $100…I would buy at LCBO Vintages

 Pop into your closest LCBO Vintages for the release on Saturday April 30 – just in time for Mother’s Day! you’ll find Pacific Northwest Wines, Aussie whites and interesting coloured  Rosés. There is something for every mum! I haven’t made the wine trek to Oregon but whenever wines appear from

If I only had $100…I would buy at LCBO Vintages

 For someone who is not a winter person the LCBO Vintages release this Saturday Jan 23 are real perk me ups. This release features the dynamic duo of Argentina and Chilean wines and since Buenos Aires is on my travel list, it’s great timing. Not to mention there are fabulous

Thirst Impressions: Piedmont or Bust

 As usual, we'll look back at a few releases before we sample the newest bottles on Vintages’ shelves. The October 13 release had one for those of you who like sparkling wine but aren't big fans of the price of Champagne. Head a little south of Champagne to Burgundy for

Don’t Just Think of Argentina for Malbec: 2011 Casillero del Diablo Reserva Malbec

 Last night I tasted an Argentine Malbec, where we expect this grape to come from these days, although originally it was a French grape found mainly in the Cahors region in the Southwest of the country.  As I sipped on this wine, I could not help but wonder if the

Fall Back on an Old Favourite or Find a New One…

 As we head into fall, we swap those light and fruity whites for the heavier, warming appeal of reds. I like to give you the latest releases available, but it’s always good to step back a few weeks to see if certain faves are still kicking around the LCBO. We’re

Argentina, More than just Malbec

 By now most consumers have seen the signage announcing the LCBO's Argentina promotions - the word Malbec is, after all, displayed all throughout.  The Argentineans have made a name for themselves from this French grape, which can also be found in its traditional home of Cahors, France, and is also