From aligoté to zinfandel and everything in between look to our top 10 wine lists for great ideas.
| 2007-12-05 | Hurrah Syrah |
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History tells us that syrah is one of the oldest established grapes in France, but its origins are less apparent and there is plenty of speculation as to its source. Some claim it came to Marseilles, France around 600 BC via the Phocaeans of Asia Minor, who in turn are said to have imported the grape from Shiraz, Persia. full article...
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| 2007-05-20 | 10 Wines Under $10 |
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Despite the advent of "two-buck Chuck" and its many imitators in the U.S., quality wine that sells for less than $10 Canadian dollars is pretty much extinct. In fact, in the case of authentic grown in Canada wine it is nearly impossible to find anything under $10 that is worth drinking. Taxes are the number one culprit along with some less than shrewd purchasing by the monopolies. That said here are ten wines with taste that will save you some money and satisfy large crowds. full article...
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| 2007-05-20 | Ultra Cool Chardonnay |
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Just about the time the world is supposed to be tired of drinking chardonnay, the globe's best producers are refining their style. Drier more complex cool, even fruity with much less obvious oak. It's the future and it's coming fast. full article...
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| 2006-09-16 | 10 Mmmmm Merlot |
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I never thought I would feel sorry for merlot, given the many forgettable bottles that have crossed my desk, but the movie Sideways has me reconsidering my attitude. full article...
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| 2005-11-27 | 10 Cabs To Catch |
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The origin of the cabernet sauvignon grape was a mystery until scientists at the UC Davis using DNA fingerprinting, discovered cabernet sauvignon was a cross between two French grape varieties – the red cabernet franc, and surprisingly, the white sauvignon blanc. full article...
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| 2005-08-14 | 10 Voluptuous Viognier |
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When it's right, viognier's golden colour and the aroma of fruit and flowers can be shockingly good. Our list reveals some of the best we've tasted recently. full article...
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| 2005-04-23 | 10 Sassy Sauvignons for Spring |
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If, like me, you believe the new red wine is white, sauvignon blanc is well-positioned to lead the charge. Here's our current favourites. full article...
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| 2004-06-28 | Cool Chardonnay |
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Just about the time the world is supposed to tired of drinking chardonnay, winemakers are delivering the most intensely flavoured, mouth-watering examples we have seen in decades. full article...
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| 2004-01-14 | 10 Marvelous Merlot |
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The Oxford Companion to Wine describes merlot as an “extremely popular black grape variety associated with the great wines of St. Émilion and Pomerol by traditionalists and with fighting varietals by followers of fashion. Merlot is Bordeaux's most planted black grape variety, and has been enjoying unaccustomed popularity elsewhere.” full article...
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| 2003-12-28 | 10 Wines Under $10 |
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Despite the advent of "two-buck Chuck" and its many imitators in the U.S., quality wine that sells for less than $10 Canadian dollars is almost extinct. In fact in the case of authentic grown in Canada wine it is nearly impossible to find anything under $10 that is worth drinking. Taxes are the number one culprit along with some less than shrewd purchasing by the monopolies. That said here are ten wines with taste that will save you money. full article...
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