Another Round – August 2019

Another Round – August 2019

After the winter that would not quit, summer did finally arrive and it was a bit of a white summer and plenty of dinner reds to boot! I love the whites on a hot summer day and we have had our share – of whites and hot summer days! The good news… none ended up in the...
Another Round – April 2019

Another Round – April 2019

With a winter that just won’t go away I am still turning to reds to warm the soul, with a white for good measure and unfortunately a Malbec that you probably don’t need to try – for the ‘One and Done’ pile. Here is some of what we have been drinking lately. Oggi...
Cheapo Wine Time, but not only Cheapos!

Cheapo Wine Time, but not only Cheapos!

The Pinot is worth every penny! Thanks to a fine young man selling Toronto Star subscriptions and ensuring me that my home delivered paper would arrive by 6:30 AM (and so far so good) a morning routine, coffee and a read of the paper is now again part of my daily...

Holiday Edition of Another Round – December 2018

Laurent-Perrier Cuvee Brut Rose Champagne – $99.95, France   It’s Christmas time, if you are not going to splurge for that special someone or special family members now, you probably never will.  Soooooooo just do it, splurge and share this refreshing bubbly...
Another Round – October 2018

Another Round – October 2018

Here’s what we have been tasting… or just plain old drinking!! Santa Margherita Brut  Val-dobbiadene Prosecco Superior – $19.95, Italy  With Christmas coming you will not have enough of this around.  Prosecco, that if you don’t know, you might think...
Another Round – September 2018

Another Round – September 2018

Red, Red Wine…fall is coming and the shift is on…But not without stocking up on some pre dinner bubbles…. Val d’Oca Processo DOGG – $19.10, Italy This is one Prosecco that you can drink every day!  Golden colour, refreshing, medium body, full of flavours!...