Italy
12 Italian terms wine lovers need to know
Italian wine can be confusing. But there is joy in learning. Here are 12 terms you should know. by Erin Italy. Just the name conjures up breathtaking sun-drenched beaches, misted by salt spray from the Mediterranean waves. The rustic elegance of Tuscan farmhouses nestled between rolling, vineyard covered hills and stately Cypress trees. The chic...
Our Top 20 Picks from the April 30 Vintages Release
As much as we look forward to Spring, the frustrating about this season is how it can tease you with warm – nearly hot – sunny days, and then just when you’re feeling the comforting, Jacuzzi-effect of nice weather, Mother Nature slaps you into submission with rainy, cool days that barely hover above freezing let alone crack...
Our Top 20 Picks for the March 5th Vintage’s Release
This week Vintages is looking to red-hot California as the focus of this release. Not that the Golden State needs the help: a recent report shows 2015 was a banner year for US wine exports (of which California makes up about 90%), increasing sales to 1.6 billion, which is nearly 8% higher than the previous...
Our Top Wine Picks from the February 20 Vintages Release
This week Vintages highlights Australia and the wealth of wine coming from Down Under. While it was the iconic juicy and powerful Shiraz of Barossa that really shot Oz to fame on this side of the world, there’s so much more to the winemaking country than just the plump red wine. Indeed, hilly Eden Valley...
Our Top 20 Picks from the October 3rd Vintages Release
A selection of superb sparklings and beautiful Bordeaux for all budgets The theme of this week’s Vintages release at the LCBO is Bordeaux – and specifically Bordeaux from the spectacular 2010 vintage, that many critics argue is the best of the century. As we’ve talked about many, many times in the past, 2010 offers...
Wine for the Weekend
Piazzano Chianti, Tuscany, Italy 2012 $14.95 Vintages 393199 Hard to go wrong with a snappy, bright Chianti under $15 (ok, 5¢ under, but who’s counting?) A nose of red cherry, pomegranate and light spice, the palate is fresh with red currant, cherry and raspberry mixing with fresh, wild herbs. A bitter-tart cran-cherry finish, soft tannins...
Cheaper & Better Wines
We have a secret. When we go wine shopping, we like to play a game. It’s called the Cheaper and Better Game. The rules of this game are simple: find the best wines we can for $15 and under. Of course, we also invest in higher end wines, that we save for special occasions. but...