Please forgive the picture. I tossed my phone at Kole while I was making dinner and asked him to take a picture of the wine, and this was the best shot. I wandered into the LCBO in Liberty Village recently after a massage with the intent of buying a bottle of wine to go with… Read More
The first wines from the 2017 vintage are starting to trickle in. Instead of starting with a white wine, I went for a 2017 Baco Noir from Henry of Pelham, as they make consistent wine from season to season, despite radical fluctuations in climate. I tend not to over-think Baco Noir. A simple grape with… Read More
I won’t let Kole near my wine racks. Every time he tries to pick out a wine for dinner, I shoo him away with the explanation that I’m “saving” that wine for something specific. “Not that wine, it’s too light for our dish.” He’ll shrug and grab a different bottle. “Hmm not that one, the… Read More
The Booze Hounds finally tried a guided vineyard tour in the Beamsville Bench and Jordan Valley area, operated by Crush on Niagara Wine Tours. We’ve been a bit quiet over the last month (uncharacteristically quiet!) since we were busy getting married over the Victoria Day long weekend. To celebrate becoming Mr. & Mrs. Toronto Booze… Read More
Riesling. The queen of grapes. With its enamel-gripping acidity, Riesling can do it all. I’m always nervous when I pick up a bottle of Riesling when I don’t know the residual sugar levels. I like mine dry to bone-dry, since sweetness doesn’t hold much appeal for me. I love Niagara Rieslings for the wide range… Read More