Here we are, already mid-month with 58 of the best wines and value wines from the September 17 Vintages Release. As usual, I’m just spotlighting my top picks here, but you can get the complete list of wine reviews. Drop any of the Top Wine Picks into your virtual shopping basket to create your own list. You’ll find that out wine picks search engine has been improved dramatically, so finding those wine gems is easy. [table id=17 /] You get all of my wine tasting notes and scores when you subscribe to my wine reviews for $2.10 a month, less […]
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Top food and wine apps by Toronto Star include the bar code bottle scanning app
We are thrilled that the Toronto Star recommended our app as one of the essential food and wine apps. The story doesn’t appear to be online yet, but here’s the print version … If you’re older than 24 and can’t read this text, here it is: Natalie MacLean Wine Picks & Pairings Free; iPhone, iPad, Android, Blackberry Perhaps the only wine app you’ll ever need. A search for what goes best with sauvignon blanc turns up a list of suggestions including friend chicken and dim sum. Select a wine to read the reviews, check its availability at your nearest LCBO […]
Stellar Cellar Wines from the Rhone, Bordeaux, Australia and Italy for August 20
By Gaby Israel All of the following wines can sit in the cellar for 8-12+ years (in ideal conditions) which makes them GPCi-worthy: the cost divided by the number of cellaring years is lower than 3.5. Depending on your budget this weekend, I’d buy 2-6 bottles from each. 2008 Pirramimma Cab Sauv $24.95 – Pirramimma has never produced anything less than exciting. From their beautiful Petit Verdot, to Shiraz and this Cab Sauv. Just bang-on and affordable. 2007 Dauvergne Ranvier Vin Rare Gigondas $31.95 – The Gigondas is a bit more expensive than usual (most 07 are sold at the […]
Cellar Wines from Bargains to Blockbusters
By Gaby Israel Looking for some wine bargains at the LCBO. Out of the latest Bin End Sales list, here are a few wines that are definitely worth trying now: For the cellar for less: 2007 CHATEAU DES CHARMES EQUULEUS – $24.95 – one of the best red wines from Ontario IMHO. A fabulous representation of the 2007 vintage in Ontario. A left bank Bordeaux blend. Well balanced. Decant for 2 hours. Expect shaved pencil notes integrated with lovely black currant flavours and a lovely finish that calls for more. Can be cellared for another 7-10 years which makes it […]
Robust Shiraz and Syrah, Zesty Sauvignon Blanc, Luscious Chardonnay in the August 20 Vintages Release of Wines
Heavy hitter shiraz and syrah from Australia and the Rhone Valley are among my top wines in the August 20 Vintages Release. There are also refreshing some refreshing sauvignon blanc from Chile and New Zealand and lusciously rich chardonnay from several regions. You can get all 66 of the best wines and bargain wines that I’ve recommended that encompass many price points, styles and regions by subscribing to my wine reviews. It always helps to have some back-up choices in case those below are already sold out. You can also add my Top Wine Picks to your custom shopping list […]
Finding the Best Cellar Wines in the Vintages Releases
Wine Logic for Cellar-Worthy Wines By Gaby Israel “WineLogic – where buying wine makes sense…” With so many incredible wines out there, are you confused as to what to buy? Should these be wines that got 90+? Should these be wines for cellaring? Should these wines have a good Quality to Price Ratio (QPR)? Does your wine budget require planning? If you answered ‘Yes’ to all or most of these questions, then this column is for you. Thinking of having 6 people over for dinner: you want to start with white and continue with red? (1 bottle can serve 5-6 […]
Stunning BC red wines from Cabernet and Merlot plus Robust Carmenere, Syrah, Pinot Noir from Chile in the August 6 Vintages Release of Wines
The August 6 Vintages Release features some terrific wines from Chile: chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, carmenere, syrah and pinot noir as well as incredibly rich BC wines made from cabernet and merlot blends. There are also some robust red wines from California and the Rhone Valley, France. You can get all 62 wines that I’ve selected from varying prices, scores, food pairings, regions and styles. Make sure you pick some back-up choices from the full list in case some of these below are sold out. You can also put my Top Wine Picks into your custom shopping list by clicking on the little […]
How to Host Your Own Wine Tasting
I find myself slightly envious of those who live downtown, surrounded by an endless supply of restaurants, patios, and other potential dining opportunities. Need a glass of wine? Just text a friend and hook-up in, say 20 minutes at the bistro around the corner. On occasion though, even these folks ask themselves: What would it take to host a wine tasting in my own home? I’ll let you in on a little secret; it’s not that difficult. Let me give you a few pointers, but first, some background: I don’t live downtown. In fact, I’m so far removed from the […]
Top 5 Red and White Wines: July 9 Vintages Release
July 9 Vintages: Best Wines to Buy Top score wines, 90 plus points Affordable sparkling wines Dry rose and white wines Big red wines from Argentina, Chile and Australia Best wines from Niagara and the Okanagan Here are some of my top picks and best value wines from the July 9 Vintages Release. You’ll find all 57 wines here that I’ve recommended from a wide range of price points, scores, food pairings, regions and styles, including red, white, sparkling, rose and dessert wine. Make sure you have some back-up choices in case some of these are sold out. You can […]
Top 5 Wines for Canada Day: Riesling, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sizzle beside the Grill
Here are my top 5 wines for Canada Day … be sure you’re well stocked up! Cheers, Natalie [table id=9 /]
