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Germany Vintage 2018 – with a focus on Riesling

  • Kevin Kevin
  • May 31, 2019June 1, 2019

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

My trademark beef-and-vegetable dish, with a glass of gorgeous, lightly aged Pecorino from Cantina Wilma

Pecorino – Welcome to the Fold

  • Kevin Kevin
  • May 4, 2019May 4, 2019

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

A half-bottle of vintage 2000 Eiswein from Peter Jakob Kühn in Germany's Rheingau

Peter Jakob Kühn – 2000 Vintage Eiswein from the Rheingau

  • Kevin Kevin
  • March 31, 2019April 1, 2019

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

A bottle of Perter Jakob Kühn's 2000 Vintage Eiswein

Great Sweet Wines of the World Part 1: Eiswein, Germany’s Cold Gold

  • Kevin Kevin
  • March 31, 2019April 1, 2019

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

North Entrance to ProWein un Düsseldorf, Germany

Making a Discovery at a Wine Fair – It isn’t as Difficult as you Think

  • Kevin Kevin
  • March 27, 2019March 28, 2019

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

  • Kevin Kevin
  • February 24, 2019February 24, 2019

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

ingredients for mulled wine, including wine, cloves, lemon, orange, cinnamon and star anise

Your Best Mulled Wine

  • Kevin Kevin
  • December 30, 2018December 31, 2018

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

  • Kevin Kevin
  • November 30, 2018December 1, 2018

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

Many wine bottles

Finding Good Value in Wine – Part II

  • Kevin Kevin
  • November 29, 2018November 30, 2018

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

Rethinking Primitivo

  • Kevin Kevin
  • October 31, 2018November 1, 2018

Oh, Primitivo, I’m sorry! I should never have doubted you and your potential. Continuing on the theme of “breaking stereotypes”, allow me to share what… Read More »Rethinking Primitivo

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