Category Archives: Wine

Rabl Grüner Veltliner Spiegel 2012, Kamptal, Austria

Austrian Grüner Veltliner charms us out of our socks! Medium silvery gold in colour. Luscious fruity aroma, with notes of golden plum, spice and lemon. There is also a lime afterthought, with light apricot and honeycomb. Nice viscosity, rich body, dry. Great acidity and a super lengthy finish. This is a stunningly beautiful wine, coating theContinue reading “Rabl Grüner Veltliner Spiegel 2012, Kamptal, Austria”

I just love wines from Amyndeon and Florina Greece. Ask for them! #winesofgreece #winesofamyndeonandflorina

I love the wines from the Amyndeon and Florina wine regions of the province of Macedonia. Being in the northwestern part of Greece, the region is cooler than other parts of the country and with the high altitude, and surrounding mountains and lakes, it possesses a microclimate very suitable for grape growing. Wines of Greece sectionContinue reading “I just love wines from Amyndeon and Florina Greece. Ask for them! #winesofgreece #winesofamyndeonandflorina”

2010 Petit Toumilon, Graves. At 16.95 you get an outstanding wine & a great vintage

Château Toumilon has been in the family for three centuries. This is their second wine. Lovely notes of cassis, cedar, spice and leather. Very balanced and gentle on the palate, much like a more expensive Bordeaux. Superb value from a landmark vintage of the appellation of Graves, with its gravelly terroir and amazing history. InContinue reading “2010 Petit Toumilon, Graves. At 16.95 you get an outstanding wine & a great vintage”

Delightful wines from @ktimagerovass Gerovassiliou winery #greece fr @kolonakigroup

On the slopes of Epanomi, near the city of Thessaloniki, a well-cared vineyard surrounds the modern winery, where the renowned Domaine Gerovassiliou wines are produced. These are wines full of character and luscious flavour. – Posted using MobyPicture.com

Is Greek wine the next big thing? Yes indeed. Here’s why.

  Greek wines   are experiencing a significant renaissance. That’s a very good thing. It’s possibly the oldest wine producing region of the world, going back at least 6,500 years. It was the Greeks who introduced wine to Italy. Greek wine had especially high prestige among the Romans. And Greek wines were transported to theContinue reading “Is Greek wine the next big thing? Yes indeed. Here’s why.”

Chateau Jean Faure, St. Emilion charms in a most special way, both as a destination and as a wine

I’m at Chateau Jean Faure in St. Emilion. I feel like I’m home. The sunny disposition, soil, and general feeling of this place seem familiar and magical. The chateau’s historic roots, its reference terroir, and a passionate owner: Olivier Decelle make it very special. Monsieur Decelle explains: “This is a historic terroir. There are twoContinue reading “Chateau Jean Faure, St. Emilion charms in a most special way, both as a destination and as a wine”

Great visiting Chef Mark @LaPiazzaAllegra Italian restaurant, Hamilton. Authentic cuisine, inspired wine list.

Chef Mark, @LaPiazzaAllegra Italian restaurant, puts thought and passion into his food creations and wine list. I’m also excited about the new wines Mark is bringing in. A tempranillo from western Spain, 2 new chianti (one is organic), a negroamaro that wins everyone’s heart who tries it, and a chilean superstar sauvignon blanc that’s madeContinue reading “Great visiting Chef Mark @LaPiazzaAllegra Italian restaurant, Hamilton. Authentic cuisine, inspired wine list.”