If you are reading this column today, it means one of two things. You either have all your wine-buying done for the holidays and you have nothing but time on your hands, or you are completely panicked and require help. If you fall into the latter
WHITE 89 Torres Vina Esmeralda 2006 Moscatel - Gewürztraminer Catalunya, Spain BC $14.49 specialty listing, AB $15.00 private wine shops, MB $14.00, ON $11.95 Vintages, QC $15.00 Perhaps the best Esmeralda since it was first released in 1961.
87 Arrowleaf Red Feather 2006 Pinot Noir - ChardonnayOkanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaBC $12.99 Winery, VQA Wine Stores and Private RetailersBingo. The latest Red Feather hits all the right notes for the patio. The grapes are mostly pinot noir
Turkey wines are in demand this month as we slide perilously toward Christmas Day and our encounter with the bird. Thankfully, white wine is finally gaining some renewed respect from wine drinkers, so much so that I believe slipping a few bottles onto
It's officially panic time for gift-givers. You need something and you need it quick. It should be thoughtful, valuable and well-tailored to the recipient's desires. The answer is wine, of course, and the time to get started is today, before all of the
History tells us that syrah is one of the oldest established grapes in France, but its origins are less apparent and there is plenty of speculation as to its source. Some claim it came to Marseilles, France around 600 BC via the Phocaeans of Asia Minor,
Four Seasons Resort Whistler's 273 guest rooms, suites and townhouses are generously sized and capture the spirit of a luxurious mountain residence, with cosy wood interiors and gas-burning fireplaces. All guest accommodations offer superb views of the
I promised an update on the Canadian dollar and American wine pricing, but the news isn't great. Few distributors or wineries are moving quickly to cut prices in response to the stronger dollar, citing a myriad of reasons -- most of which have little
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WHITES 88 Castaño Macabeo Chardonnay 2006 Chardonnay - MacabeoYecla, Valencia and Murcia, SpainBC $9.99 speculative listing - Next BeverageFloral, honeysuckle, spicy, peach, almond, red apple and honey aromas. Ripe, round, fresh palate that
Sparkling wine is the focus of the 2008 Playhouse International Wine Festival and so, naturally, it's a focus for me over the next few weeks as I prepare myself for the onslaught of bubbly that is expected to be poured in the tasting room. Like
WHITE 90 Thornhaven Gewurztraminer 2006 Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaBC $16.90 winery directA carbon copy of last year and well worth searching for if you can locate it. Consistently one of the best gewürztraminer in B.C., I would
Frequently when I travel about the wine world and find myself visiting the so-called best wineries in the region, I often encounter a photo of the owner with California wine icon Robert Mondavi. When I enquire as to how the photo came about,
Ten days in California, in early October, had me thinking about all the cabernet sauvignon grapes that were still waiting to be picked. Traditionally they are among the last red grapes to be picked, although late this summer it looked as if an early harvest
New York City, November 1, 2007. The 2005 vintage marks the 20th anniversary of Tenuta dell'Ornellaia's flagship label, Ornellaia, and to celebrate the estate released for the first time ever a 9-litre salmanazar of Ornellaia 2005. The bottle
A week in the life of a wine writer can be quite a ride. Last Tuesday, I was in San Francisco dining at Salt House (545 Mission St.). I was told it was a great place to eat if you like wine. Translation: It has a simple, one-page, paper menu where the
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