We all know Chianti. We've probably all had Chianti. But not all Chianti are created the same. As someone who tastes the new Chianti wines, I can tell you where the cream of the crop lies. This was one of the best I tasted of the new crop. Today, I'm looking at the Querciabella 2022 Chianti Classico
When you think of sweet or dessert wine and Canada the mind immediately goes to Icewine, maybe a late harvest, but I doubt many of us said "port-style wines". But they are being made and some with tender loving care, like this one. Today it's the Noble Ridge 2017 The Crown
I went to Piedmont in search of Cru Barbera, the best of the best from this grape. I found Nizza Monferrato, a place of amazing Barbera; and I will have lots to say about my findings over the next little while; starting right now. Today, I'm looking at the Vinchio Vaglio 2019 Sei Vigne Insynthesis Nizza Riserva
Today, I want to give you a sneak peek at what I am working on. Yes, this is a wine video review, but you'll notice a different format; let me know what you think.
Meanwhile, I'm looking at a wine that blew my socks off. It's something so out of the box of this winery they named it that way. Let me tell you about the Boscarelli 2021 Sotto Casa Vino Nobile Riserva
One of my first loves in the Red Wine world was Ripasso - I even spent time in Veneto to learn about the wines of the Valpolicella region - but then something happened, and they weren't the same; I left Ripasso behind to let them figure things out - and I think they have.
Today, I'm looking at the Tezza 2020 Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore
Sauvignon Blanc should not be a controversial wine, but it seems some like the New Zealand style and some ... not so much. I happen to enjoy them, especially on a hot summer day - a chilled bottle of Savvy B by my side, makes the day all that much better. Today, I recommend the
SoHo Wine 2023 Stella Sauvignon Blanc
Pinot Noir? From the southern Okanagan? Yes, it is a thing, and yes, it is really good. I don't often agree that BC Pinot is "their thing", but then wines like this come along and it makes me re-think my whole theory. Today, it's the Nk'Mip Cellars 2022 Qwam Qwmt Pinot Noir - Another bottle I tasted during the All Canadian Wine Championships
In a world full of mediocre Chardonnay this was one of the first I tried that opened my eyes to what Chardonnay could be. Now, many years later, Montague Vineyard Chardonnay is still one of those eye-popping Chardonnays - and that it is from here, in my own backyard (so to speak) makes it even more exciting ... It is time to reveal the newest edition of the Inniskillin 2021 Montague Vineyard Chardonnay.
The south of France can make some beautiful wines, some exceptional wines in fact; I could go on here, or I could just tell you about this one ... Let me tell you about the
Gerard Bertrand 2021 Chateau L'Hospitalet La Clape Grand Vin
Maybe you have noticed, I'm on a Canadian Viognier kick here. So far I have pointed you in the direction of three other Canadian Viogniers, with more on the way; like this one today ... Let me tell you about the Bordertown Winery 2023 Viognier ... available at the winery (and fine wine stores). Thank you to the All Canadian Wine Championships for putting me on this panel during the judging. Judging is happening soon, so get your Canadian wines in for the MAY 16, 2025 deadline - maybe I'll find more great wines like this.
New wineries don't always make a splash, but this winery made two: one with its winemaker of choice, and two with this amazing Pinot Noir that won awards right out of the gate. Tasted this at the All Canadian Wine Championships, was blown away by it ... Let me tell you about it in the video. today it's the
Wending Home 2020 Up Above Pinot Noir
With one of the preeminent events in Ontario approaching, Cuvee, it's time to take a look at the caliber of wines shown at that event - today it's the Tawse 2021 Robyn's Block Chardonnay
Another wine from my Cyprus adventure in 2024 - I hope you folks with Wine-der-lust are getting the idea that you need to go and visit this newly-re-emerging jewel of the wine world - today it's the
Zambartas 2021 Margelina
When I tasted this Chardonnay I was knocked off my feet, almost literally, so fresh, so vibrant so ... today it's the Alois Lageder 2001 GAUN Chardonnay
