The highlights of the October 15 Vintages Release of wines include some specactular red wines from Tuscany and Piedmont as well as premium red and white wines from Argentina. You can get all 62 of the best wines and bargain wines that I’ve recommended that include a wide range of prices, styles and regions by subscribing to my wine reviews. You can also add my Top Wine Picks to your custom shopping list by clicking on the little shopping cart icon. The weather may be getting cooler, but you can warm up and stock up with these terrific wines. Natalie [table […]
A Cheap Wine Won’t Fool even the most Inexperienced Palate – The Weal
There’s something classy about seeing someone with a long stem held gracefully between their fingers, bold flavours and aromas filling their glass. As long as that dainty sip isn’t followed by a round of shooters. Once consumed only by royals and those of the church, wine has never lost its association to the aura of higher class. For many students the sophisticated libation can offer a hit to fading bank accounts at semester’s end. The Weal spoke to the experts to find the best wines at an affordable price. Self-proclaimed “wine cheapskate” and author of Unquenchable: A Tipsy Quest for […]
Unquenchable has laugh-out-loud funny sections, unheard of for a wine book – Halifax Magazine
Love, love this review from Halifax Magazine wine critic Danny Hewitt! I’m so glad that at least one person gets my humour! Library of the grape By Danny Hewitt October 2011 I’ve been passionate about books since I was a child, so it makes sense that I love books about wines. I’ve read everything from an Australian wine comic book to several wine encyclopedias. As with most other large-scale topics, the number of printed books available on the topic of wine is huge. The most enjoyable wine books are often ones that tell a story about a winery, or the […]
Shrimp, Watercress, Bacon and Walnut Salad Recipe Paired with Coopers Creek Chardonnay, New Zealand
Shrimp, Watercress, Bacon & Walnut Salad Recipe by Shari Goodman When autumn falls, you can still head to the farmers’ market to gather up the bounty from the summer’s sun and rain. A mix of crisp greens, fragrant herbs and a tangy vinaigrette can satisfy that craving for raw simplicity. To make a salad of complexity that’s hearty enough to eat as a main, you can add some grilled shrimp, a bit of bacon and goat’s cheese. And if you give the sliced potato and goat’s cheese some extra love in the deep fryer, it’s even better. Though many people […]
Zoomer Magazine Picks its Best Wine App for Mobile Smartphones in the October Issue
Zoomer Magazine has selected its favourite wine mobile app in the October issue … yay! Our team couldn’t be happier, especially with Kim Cattral on the cover. She just oozes rich and layered Rhone Valley syrah, don’t you think?
Italian Sausage and Beef Shank Ragu Recipe Paired with Alamos Cabernet Sauvignon
Italian Sausage and Beef Shank Ragú Paired with Alamos Cabernet Sauvignon Fall is upon us. Here’s to cozy sweaters, comfort food and full bodied reds. This hearty, meaty ragú, is made with flavourful bone-in beef shanks and hot Italian sausage, slowly simmered in a rich red wine tomato sauce. Don’t be daunted by the cooking time. The dish is the ideal thing to make on a lazy Sunday afternoon. Curl up with a good book and a glass of wine while the house fills with delicious aromas. A concentrated, full bodied red like Alamos Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 would be […]
Pairing Wine with the Thanksgiving Dinner with a Change of Seasons
We have recently returned from holidaying on the shores of Lake Erie where our family’s roots run deep into the sandy banks of Long Point Bay. This has become an annual event for us and it’s always a pleasure to relax on the quiet beach amidst the rolling waves while the shorebirds gracefully soar high above. We really had not been away for that long but as we unpacked the mountain of ‘stuff’ necessary for survival (and comfort), I did notice that a few leaves had begun to turn. Autumn is arguably the most beautiful season of the year and […]
Holiday Wines
Opening the door to a tart gust of pine and a knot of jubilant loved ones may be the peak winter holiday moment. But preparing for this season of recurring revelries from Thanksgiving through Kwanza, Chanukah, Christmas and New Year’s takes some planning, especially when the format can range from cockails to dessert parties, family dinners to an intimate soiree for two, fundraising galas to impromptu gatherings after a snowball fight. So we’ve asked veteran hosts and wine professionals, who face the same dilemma, for tips on the best way to stock a home cellar for the busy weeks ahead. […]
Turkey Wines 2
Choosing a beverage to pair with the Thanksgiving turkey is as important as deciding what ingredients should go into the stuffing. But rather than stressing about how to make just the right wine pairing, Natalie MacLean, a James Beard award-winning author of Red, White and Drunk All Over, suggests taking a deep breath and relaxing. With a glass of wine, of course. The Canadian wine expert is the engine driving one of the most popular, comprehensive, all-things-wine Web sites out there, nataliemaclean.com, launched in 2000. More than 80,000 Web-surfers subscribe to the Nat Decants e-newsletter, and her Web site is […]
Terrific Thanksgiving wines: Niagara Riesling, Australia Chardonnay, Argentina Malbec in the Vintages Release October 1
You can browse all 60 of the best wines and bargain wines that I’ve selected for October 1 that include most price points, styles and regions. There are plenty of picks here for Thanksgiving wines, including some terrific pinot noir and riesling wines from several regions. You can also add my Top Wine Picks to your custom shopping list by clicking on the little shopping cart icon. Get ready for the festive season ahead of us! Natalie [table id=2 /] You get all of my wine tasting notes and scores when you subscribe to my wine reviews for $2.10 a […]
