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Tonight’s white wine review is a lovely Pecorino from Abruzzo, Italy, that arrived at the LCBO a couple of weeks ago in the August 1st LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection. It is produced by Umani Ronchi, a highly respected and pioneering Italian wine producer. Umani Ronchi was established in 1957 by Gino Umani Ronchi in…

Why Grape Varieties Came to Have Fixed Descriptions For much of European wine history, a buyer ordered Chablis or Sancerre; the grape names Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc usually remained unstated. Someone choosing Pauillac was expected to know that Cabernet Sauvignon would probably have an important role, although the label did not need to say so.…

Enrico Bernardo’s lavish new volume is less a guide to Latin American wine than an invitation to slow down, look closer and dream of the journey There are wine books you read, wine books you study and wine books you simply want to leave on the coffee table. Wine & Travel: Latin America, the latest…

Reading Time: 4 minutes It has been a few years since I last took a close look at Tantalus Vineyards, but one thing hasn’t changed: Riesling remains at the heart of this East Kelowna winery. Perched above Okanagan Lake on the East Kelowna Slopes, Tantalus has long been one of British Columbia’s benchmark Riesling producers.…

Blasted Church 3rd generation marks the renaissance of the Blasted Church brand with its focus on high-quality, expressive wines. This change to their new labels symbolizes the renewal and remaking. This renaissance is realised in the remarkable fruit they grow – from the Skaha Bench to Osoyoos – and how they farm them with intention,…

More than 30 guests gathered at Bar Norcino inside Curious Café for an intimate Italian wine lunch hosted by Mark Anthony Wine & Spirits. The featured guest was Alessandro Lunardi, Director for North America for Ornellaia, Masseto, Tenuta Luce, and Attems, who travelled from Florence to guide guests through six wines from two renowned Frescobaldi…

Tonight’s red wine review is a delicious blend that is predominantly Monastrell (a.k.a. Mourvèdre), with Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon in support. This vegan-friendly wine arrived at the LCBO a couple of weeks ago and was featured on the back cover of the recent August 1 LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection. It is produced by Ego…

Reading Time: 2 minutes K Little Vintners is a wine brand from Bottega Wine Studio, the boutique Cawston winery operated by winemaker Daniel Bontorin and his wife, Kristine Little. Named for Kristine and the family behind Bottega Wine Studio, K Little takes a playful approach to wine while following the winery’s sustainable, low-intervention philosophy. The…

Kim Uncorked: Welcome to my weekly wine recommendation. Hi, I’m Kim, a passionate lover of wine, food, and any experience that brings the two together! In this weekly blog post, I share my thoughts on a wine that I’ve recently purchased from one of our local independent wine merchants. If you’d like to know more…

Tonight’s red wine review is a lovely Cannonau di Sardegna (a.k.a. Garnacha/Grenache from Sardinia) that is a brand-new arrival at the LCBO and was part of the feature on wines from Sardinia in the August 1st LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection. It is produced by Jerzu Antichi Poderi, one of Sardinia’s historically significant co-operative wineries,…