Our wine scribbler, Jim Walker and his wife Hélène have recently returned from a month in Provence, the last week of which they spent with friends at a castle in the Luberon. […]
WINE TALES FROM LE CHÂTEAU DE GOULT
THE CALVADOS CAPER
What’s a wine guy to do when he finds himself in a place where no wine is produced? Why, set out in search of that Normandy nectar Calvados, of course.
I NEVER PROMISED YOU A ROSÉ GARDEN (Part 2)
Dealing with the people’s booze monopoly is certainly no bed of roses.
I NEVER PROMISED YOU A ROSÉ GARDEN (Part I)
We get to know and love Champagne Forget-Brimont Rosé Brut 1er Cru.
A TALE OF TWO EFFERVESCENT CITIES
It was indeed the best of times when we found ourselves in the two principal cities of Champagne: Épernay and Reims.
STRANGE ENCOUNTERS OF THE LCBO KIND
“So Jim, you are going to become a wine importer are you? Well, the perks are wonderful, but you won’t make any money.” — John Tait, former manager of the Sherwood Park […]
A SPIFFY GIG
Our first evening at the Cannes wine festival was more than we could have possibly imagined, as we are introduced to Champagne Forget-Brimont, and much more.
ON THE ROAD TO CANNES
The vinous adventure continues on the road to the wine show in Cannes, France, including sampling Palon’s heavenly 2004 Gigondas.
A LONG AND WINEY ROAD
Ambushed into early retirement, I find a new career in my old love for fine wine and good living.
MORE BUBBLY IS ON THE WAY
At the beginning of February our new wine contributor makes his debut.
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