Red Wine Blog Posts

A couple of weeks ago I attended an exclusive tasting of Beaujolais wines paired with items off the BBQ. This event was done in advance of a special promotion that will be out soon at the LCBO, just in time for the upcoming - or finally arrived? - BB...

Chardonnay Wine Glasses (set of 6)Riedel Vinum Extreme Chardonnay Wine Glass, Set of 4Bodum 13-1/2-Ounce Pavina Porcelain Cups with Silicone Grip, Red, Set of 2Waterford Wishes Flutes Achievements Pairgovino Stemless Shatterproof Wine Glasses –...

This red wine is from last November's Vintages release. I hope you picked up a bottle or two of this when I recommended it last November, as, understandably, there are only 2 bottles available in all of Ontario. Lomond practices sustainable farming...

The California Wine Institute has been heavily promoting their wines all over Canada throughout March, and will continue to the beginning of May. Included among this promotion were the major features on California wine in the March 2nd and 16th Vinta...

Earlier this week I hosted a small wine tasting. Invited were a few of our neighbours to taste some media samples of local Ontario wines from Diamond Estates Winery, and a red Lodi Zinfandel from Michael David Winery out in California. Paired with t...

We recently dined out at ORO Restaurant in downtown Toronto to celebrate a birthday. The service was impeccable right from the get-go and continued to the end of the evening, when we were the last patrons to leave before they closed up. The wine...

Received this red wine as a gift earlier this year. It's from the LCBO General List and is made using at least 80% Sangiovese, with the balance being Cabernet and Merlot. This wine was first made in 1927. RUFFINO CHIANTI CLASSICO RISERVA DUCALE 2008...

Are you planning to have a celebration or even just a small gathering with your loved ones? Then make sure you don’t miss the wine without which any celebration is not complete. So before you take the plunge, plan out where you get the ideal wi...

Purchased this fabulous red wine from the August 18, 2012 Vintages release. Comprised of Syrah and Grenache, and 15% Carignan, this is a tremendous value from the outstanding 2010 Rhône vintage. that is drinking great now! I can only hope you bought...

Libbey Vina Round Red Wine Goblets, 18-1/4-Ounce, Set of 6 (Kitchen) I didnt quite realise the size of these goblets while buying them..They were Huge!!I was shocked when I first got them..I later realised this was the best buy I ever made. I dont wa...

I recently had the opportunity to taste some very fine wines from the historic Tuscan winery Tenuta di Argiano. The tasting event was hosted by Trialto Wine Group at the Fine Wine Reserve that is located in the King W and Spadina area. There were 4...

Purchased this red wine last month from the Vintages release that featured Spanish Wines. One of the good things about this wine is that all the ageing was done at the winery before being released, and it's drinking great right now! It's made us...

Since I didn't have any Italian red wines that were quite ready to drink now, I decided to open this very fruit-forward Cabernet Sauvignon to pair with homemade Margherita Pizza last week. This red wine was received as a gift over the holidays. It's...

America’s top red wine regions plus some of the grape varieties that they’re famous.Affordable American wines, Senior Editor Ray Isle reports on his most enjoyable finds, from Chardonnay to Zinfandel- to purchase by the case for everyday drinking...

  My younger brother got married yesterday to his lovely nominal catholic girlfriend. As she is the eldest and only girl in her family, my brother accedes to her father’s wishes of a roman catholic marriage rite.   It was my first exp...

  My younger brother got married yesterday to his lovely nominal catholic girlfriend. As she is the eldest and only girl in her family, my brother accedes to her father’s wishes of a roman catholic marriage rite.   It was my first exp...

Neil Leslie Diamond Brooklyn born started out singing folk in a band called The Roadrunners and stayed with that for two years part time whilst studying medicine in the USA. Thanks to Columbia Records in 1962 he got some record deals with another ban...

Tonight's wine to celebrate the 100th Grey Cup is a red wine that is made with Cabernet Franc - a varietal which Ontario does quite well. It was purchased way back in July of 2010 and is drinking superbly right now. DOMAINE DU PETIT SOUPER BOURGUEIL...

This very nice Syrah from Chile was purchased from the October 13 Vintages Release and was thoroughly enjoyed by all. If you're interested, this red wine is still available in the Vintages section at the LCBO. FALERNIA RESERVA SYRAH 2009 - Elquí Va...

I met wine sommelier Benson Yuson during the 3rd Grand Culinary Challenge where he gave a short wine seminar for the participants. Apart from being extremely passionate and knowledgeable about wine, what set Benson a cut from the rest of the wine som...