Six Summer Rieslings
Summer is here! Hot weather means cool drinks, with low (or no) alcohol. Drinks that are fresh, fun and zippy. That means: Riesling. Or it… Read More »Six Summer Rieslings
Germany Vintage 2018 – with a focus on Riesling
The VDP had its annual Weinbörse at the prosaically-named Rheingoldhalle in Mainz a few weeks ago. Two days presenting the 2018 vintage (plus selected other… Read More »Germany Vintage 2018 – with a focus on Riesling
Pecorino – Welcome to the Fold
I’m not much of a traditionalist when it comes to wine and food pairings. I love to cook, I love to cook simply and I… Read More »Pecorino – Welcome to the Fold
Peter Jakob Kühn – 2000 Vintage Eiswein from the Rheingau
Oh, what a treat…but not without a bit of risk. I’m talking about buying a bottle – a half-bottle, in fact – of Eiswein (better… Read More »Peter Jakob Kühn – 2000 Vintage Eiswein from the Rheingau
Great Sweet Wines of the World Part 1: Eiswein, Germany’s Cold Gold
I’m Canadian, and if there is one style of wine that Canada is well known for, it is Ice Wine. In a country like Canada,… Read More »Great Sweet Wines of the World Part 1: Eiswein, Germany’s Cold Gold
Making a Discovery at a Wine Fair – It isn’t as Difficult as you Think
Boy, do I get tired of Wine Fair Whinging™. There was a time when I felt that most people enjoyed a good wine fair. After… Read More »Making a Discovery at a Wine Fair – It isn’t as Difficult as you Think
Anteprima Amarone 2015
Talk about high expectations. After the very difficult 2014 vintage in Europe, 2015 has been universally acclaimed on the continent as being one of the… Read More »Anteprima Amarone 2015
Your Best Mulled Wine
Mulled Wine Winter has officially begun. With winter come winter drinks, and what better way to combat winter’s chill than with a beautiful, hot cup… Read More »Your Best Mulled Wine
Make Zibibbo Your Holiday Dessert Wine
Sweet wines – that is, wines that are generally intended as dessert wines – get far too little attention and respect. This is tragic, because… Read More »Make Zibibbo Your Holiday Dessert Wine
Finding Good Value in Wine – Part II
Good Value Wine Part II: Better Options As far as finding that “good deal” is concerned, once you move away from sales and discounters, things… Read More »Finding Good Value in Wine – Part II