Author Archives: Lorie O'Sullivan

Holiday Picks from December 8th Vintages release

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Lorie O'Sullivan

For the Rich Uncle: 2007 Darioush “Duel” Napa Valley $48.95 This is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz bursting with ripe, black Napa fruit that will be sure to impress! For the Wine Geek: 2010 Schloss Schonborn Hattenheimer Pfaffenberg … Continue reading →

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Lorie’s Vintages Picks for September 15, 2012

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Lorie O'Sullivan

Lots of great wines this week and I was able to taste all of my recommendations, so, get your Vintages Catalogue and let’s start shopping! White Wine Ontario Pick

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Lorie’s Vintages Picks for June 9, 2012

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Lorie O'Sullivan

I recently tasted these amazing wines at the LCBO, so, get your Vintages catalog and let’s start shopping! All wines will be available for purchase in Vintages on Saturday, June 9. White Wine Chardonnay Pick

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Lorie’s Vintages Picks for April 14, 2012

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Lorie O'Sullivan

All of my picks are from the LCBO Vintages magazine for the release date of Saturday, April 14. If you have a magazine already, feel free to make notes, just like I do. Unfortunately this month I did not have … Continue reading →

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Lorie’s Vintages Picks for March 31, 2012

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Lorie O'Sullivan

All of my picks are from the LCBO Vintages magazine for the release date of Saturday, March 31. If you have a magazine already, feel free to make notes, just like I do. Unfortunately this month I did not have … Continue reading →

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Lorie’s LCBO Vintages Picks For March 17, 2012

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Lorie O'Sullivan

All of my picks are from the LCBO Vintages magazine for the release date of Saturday, March 17. If you have a magazine already, feel free to make notes, just like I do. Sparkling

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Lorie’s LCBO Vintages Picks for March 3, 2012

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Lorie O'Sullivan

All of my picks are from the LCBO Vintages magazine for the release date of Saturday, March 2. If you have a magazine already, feel free to make notes, just like I do. White Wine Picks

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Lorie’s LCBO Vintages Picks for February 18, 2012

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Lorie O'Sullivan

All of my picks are from the LCBO Vintages magazine for the release date of Saturday, February 18. If you have a magazine already, feel free to make notes, just like I do. My Sparking Pick

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Lorie’s LCBO Vintages Picks for February 4, 2012

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Lorie O'Sullivan

All of my picks are from the LCBO Vintages magazine for the release date of Saturday, February 4. If you have a magazine already, feel free to make notes, just like I do. White Wine Picks

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Can Restaurant Wine Markups Be Justified?

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Lorie O'Sullivan

If you are like most people, you’ve probably complained that restaurants’ wine markups are too high. Why should I pay $75 or more for this bottle of wine when my local liquor store sells it for $25? And how do … Continue reading →

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