By Robert K. Stephen (CSW) (WINDSOR, ON0 – The term “cult wine” means extremely small batch production usually at a very high price, and not available to the general public. The CREW 2008 Vintner’s Cabernet Sauvignon clocks in at $50. That is a mighty hefty price for Lake Erie North Shore and risks eliminating many [...]
By Robert K. Stephen (CSW) (TORONTO, ON) – Gone are the days of orange and yellow cheddar in Canada. Québec leads the way in the cheese revolution with all varieties of artisanal cheeses. I have had some stellar cheeses from Ontario, particularly from Gunn’s Hill Five Brothers. What type of wine writer walks away with [...]
By Robert K. Stephen (CSW) (WINDSOR, ON) – On Saturday 11 May 2013 CREW shows up in an LCBO Vintages Release with its classic 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon. Some 226 cases are in the LCBO system, ready to be snapped up by consumers, and it’s selling very well. I rated this wine in 2011 and it’s [...]
By Robert K. Stephen (CSW) (WINDSOR, ON) – There are worse things to worry about than being attacked by cases of wine as your self defence may be drinking them! As attacks go Malbec ones can be quite pleasing and of course essential to your appreciation of the wide palate of wine choices. I suggest [...]
By Robert K. Stephen (CSW) (WINDSOR, ON) – I am a huge supporter of Lake Erie North Shore wines. I was totally won over by the region and its wines after a visit some three years ago. I developed a real attraction to the wines, terroir and the approachability of the winemakers. This initial visit [...]
By Robert K. Stephen (CSW) (WINDSOR, ON) – Rich and vibrant reds your thing? Portugal has these in abundance. At times quirky and wild, then smooth and seductive and then yet again so rich and dense you’d best adjust your dentures with each mouthful. Of course having travelled throughout Portugal and eaten at the highest [...]
By Robert K. Stephen (CSW) (TORONTO, ON) – I am sure very few of us wine drinkers know about World Malbec Day which took place on April 17th. Malbec is Argentina’s leading grape and is blazing a path throughout Canada particularly in Ontario and Alberta. It is Argentina’s second largest export to Canada. Wine is [...]
By Robert K. Stephen (CSW) (WINDSOR, ON) – Looking for rich Portuguese gentlemen? If you are in the red wine department at two big Portuguese hyper-marchés Jumbo or Pingo Doce or for that matter the LCBO you will certainly be rewarded with Portuguese reds. And the price points, particularly in Portugal, are nothing short of [...]
By Robert K. Stephen (CSW) (TORONTO, ON) – The German National Tourist Office held a wonderful lunch and briefing session on 18 March at Sassafraz Restaurant in the upscale Yorkville area of Toronto. A rather long opening reception saw a 2011 Riesling, St. Urbans-Hof, Alte Reben from the Mosel region being poured. Excellent indeed but [...]
By Robert K. Stephen (NEW YORK, NY) – There is no shortage of museums in New York City. Somewhat by accident I discovered the National Academy Museum in New York City. Very small and very easy to miss and the beautifully restored surroundings serve as an excellent setting for the two exhibits that are presently [...]
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