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January 2, 20152

2015; it’s the year private wine stores are finally allowed in Ontario (plus one lonely Niagara wine review from Vintages release Jan. 10)

With 2014 now a distant shadow in our rear view mirrors, it’s time to jettison into the future. A brave new world awaits us. And what a world it will

December 1, 20140

#OldNiagara Stoney Ridge Cab Franc 1989 and Pinot 1994, Stonechurch Cab Franc 1997; plus Vintages Niagara wine releases Saturday

A theme is emerging with the wines I’ve been tasting for this #OldNiagara feature I’ve embarked on. (more…)

October 16, 20142

Taking a deeper look into the #OldNiagara Baco Noirs from 1989, 1991, 1995 and Henry of Pelham’s Reserve 2012: The series continues

Love it or hate it, Baco Noir is that most curious of grapes that just keeps hanging around in Ontario. It has an enigmatic hold on a lot of wine love

October 5, 20141

A rant on the kitchen sink blends from Ontario that have hit epic proportions, plus Ontario Vintages wines release Saturday and new Kacaba reds

I’m in a very sour mood. So, bear with me here. (more…)

August 31, 20140

I. Am. A Canadian Wine Drinker. And I have no idea what that means. Searching for clarity in a murky sea of diverging identities from coast to coast

I am a Canadian wine drinker. Yes, I drink Canadian Riesling, Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, that’s a given, but L'Acadie Blanc, Léon Mill