Categories
Archives
- April 2015
- December 2014
- July 2014
- December 2012
- September 2012
- June 2012
- April 2012
- March 2012
- February 2012
- January 2012
- July 2010
- April 2010
- September 2009
- August 2009
- July 2009
- June 2009
- May 2009
- March 2009
- February 2009
- November 2008
- October 2008
- September 2008
- August 2008
- July 2008
- June 2008
- February 2008
- January 2008
- December 2007
- November 2007
- October 2007
- September 2007
- August 2007
- September 2006
Category Archives: New Wines
Holiday Picks from December 8th Vintages release
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
Lorie’s Vintages Picks for April 14, 2012
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
Lorie’s LCBO Vintages Picks for February 18, 2012
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
Posted in LCBO Vintages, New Wines, Wine Tasting Notes
Leave a comment
Lorie’s LCBO Vintages Picks for February 4, 2012
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
Posted in lcbo, LCBO Vintages, New Wines
1 Comment
5 Reasons to travel Washington Wine Country
Here are my top 5 reasons to travel to Washington Wine Country: 1. Amazing scenery! Start in Seattle and drive east into the Cascade Mountains and on the other side you will enter the Columbia Valley which is home to … Continue reading
Posted in General Wine Information, Inns, New Wines, restaurants, Wine Regions, Wine Travel
1 Comment
A new west end pub with great food, beer and yes, wine!
Everyone wants a pub to call their own and now you can at MyPlace Pub in the Bloor West Village. And according to owner/chef Brad Long they’ve only been open a week and they already have regulars! And I … Continue reading
Posted in Blogroll, General Wine Information, Links, New Wines, restaurants
1 Comment
The Stockyards Pulled Pork Sandwich and Oregon Pinot Noir
Since having recently come back from the Willamette Valley in Oregon, I have had hankering for Oregon Pinot Noir. But what would I pair with it? I’ve been craving a really good pulled pork sandwich and decided to try The … Continue reading
The Bachlorette, Wine Cellars and Sabering
One of my weaknesses is the often silly Bachelor/Bachelorette reality show. Don’t ask me why, but every season I’m hooked. Perhaps, I’m fascinated by people looking for love on national TV or perhaps the show is much easier to watch … Continue reading
It’s Father’s Day: Which Wine Should I Buy For My Dad?
The annual dilemma if you have the Dad or Father-In-Law that has everything (like most of do). Beside from taking your Dad to the movies to see The Hangover for great Father and Son bonding, here are some wine suggestions … Continue reading