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Happy Holidays! Here are my top wine picks from the November 30, 2024 LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection, which is yet again titled “Enjoyful Gifts”. As one of the final releases of the year, this release has just over 125 products offered, and includes many, many fine options for gift-giving, your cellar, or immediate pleasure.…

Fresh plates and final courses – Andrew Coppolino reports on new ventures, evolving menus, and notable closures in Canada’s dining industry New opens, new configurations, new focus on food and beverage Amid much hype, September saw the opening of a massive Greek ode to seafood on Bay Street in Toronto’s financial district. Estiatorio Milos Toronto…

Pale straw in color with a mild nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some nice soft elegant citrus notes. On the medium length finish the wine displays some nice vibrant acidity and the citrus notes dance nicely on the tongue, nice and dry. If you looking for an edgy New Zealand or Chilean…

Monday, November 18th: A meeting with Andrezj Lipinski at Big Head winery. Andrezj makes 40 different wines and had we had more time, no doubt, he would have insisted we taste them all. We settled for five: Lipinski Family Olusia Blanc de Noirs sparkling wine (named for the Lipinski family’s first dog – a 16-year-old…

After enjoying the excellent 2019 Undurraga Terroir Hunter Cauquenes Cabernet Sauvignon last year, tonight’s red wine review is another fine (and even better!) Chilean Cab from the same producer. It arrived at the LCBO as part of the theme in the September 21st LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection, with bottles still available for purchase today.…

Photo: Poplar Grove’s Tony Holler Poplar Grove Estate Winery has begun to open its library of its best red wines both for tastings and for purchase. This reflects a decision a decade ago by owner Tony Holler to hold back – to quote the winery – “a significant amount of our age-worthy wines each year…

By Rick VanSickle A Christmas gift from the federal government to give wine lovers a 13% tax break on wine came as shock to many in the Ontario wine industry. Also in this Ontario Wine Report: New wine reviews for Vineland Estates, Divergence (a Marsanne-Roussanne-Viognier blend), a Gamay from Leaning Post, a Chardo from 2027…

In February, 2024, Valpolicella wine specialist Matt Steeves covered the 2019 vintage release of Amarone della Valpolicella, a five-star vintage that has garnered attention for its exceptional structure, complexity, and remarkable aging potential. Here he provides this special report, highlighting his top selections from nearly 100 wines tasted In Italy’s most iconic wine regions, it’s…

Dark in color with a mild nose. On the mid palate the wine displays big bold black fruits, dark cherries and the like along with some nice dark chocolate notes. On the medium length finish the wine displays firm tannins, acidity and peppery notes, and it’s super dry. In spite of this being a 2014…

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