Happy New Year and new decade everyone! After reflecting on last year and managing the busy festive season, many of us are bracing for some expensive holiday bills! I have a recommendation for a white and a red wine, both from Chile, that will stretch your wine dollar. Both pack […]
Tag: whitewine
Fine Wine Review. Not all Pinots are the Same!
Not all pinots are the same! This week’s wine of the week is a Pinot Bianco from Tuscany, Italy. Although they are related, Pinot Bianco is not to be confused with Pinot Gris or the ever popular Pinot Grigio. Pinot gris and pinot grigio are generally the same grape, but […]
Wine Review. Fit for a Princess!
Fit for a Princess! Banfi Principessa Gavia Gavi has just joined the VINTAGES Essentials Collection! Gavi is the zesty white wine from the southern area of Piedmont, in Northwestern Italy. The region is famous for its rich red Barolo wines. Banfi Principessa Gavia Gavi is made from 100% cortese grapes, […]
Wine Review. Bonjour Chardonnay!
Bonjour chardonnay! Don’t let the name of this wine, or its reasonable price, fool you! Château des Charmes Barrel Fermented Chardonnay VQA is fresh, fragrant and flavourful. The oak is well integrated and not at all over powering. Established in 1976, Château des Charmes is a seven generation family of wine […]