Another Round – July 2020

Another Round – July 2020

Montecillo Rioja Reserva 2012: $18.05, Rioja, Spain What the Experts say: Medium ruby colour; aromas and flavours of plum, herb and red berry with hints of spice; dry, medium bodied with, balanced acidity, light tannic structure and medium long finish. What do I...
The Beauty of Beaujolais

The Beauty of Beaujolais

By: Jeff Thoreson It turns out good advice can be like good wine – sometimes it shows up in the most unexpected of places, like a small cafe or an underground cave in the commune of Villie-Morgon, France. We arrived in Morgon on a pleasant spring morning in search of...
Another Round – January 2020

Another Round – January 2020

Well, it was very much a red wine Holiday Season for me.  I hope you had plenty of whatever you fancied as well.  Bubbles played a big part of the holiday celebrations and since I stocked up on  Gérard Bertrand Thomas Jefferson Brut Rosé Crémant de Limoux – Rose...
Another Round – December 2019

Another Round – December 2019

Just in time for Christmas we have a good selection of goodies for you to celebrate the holiday season.  From the all-important bubbles for Christmas and New Year’s celebrations to a few solid whites and reds for your special meals or just to enjoy at any time at...
Another Round – November 2019

Another Round – November 2019

With all the wildfires in California, let’s start this one with thoughts and prayers for all in that beautiful state.  Hopefully things get under control soon and life can get back to normal! It has gotten to a stage for me that I look forward to white wines.  Still...
Another Round – October 2019

Another Round – October 2019

October signals a change in seasons so do we begin to change some of what we drink?  Maybe, but really now don’t we just drink what we like…unless of course someone brings crappy wine to a dinner party and you feel obliged to open it?!  David Hearn you are a much...