Port is a famous style of wine that can be complicated due to its many categories and price points. A few key tips: it is from the Douro Region in Portugal, it is fortified with spirits to stop the wine from reaching full fermentation, which makes it very sweet, and […]
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Shari’s reviews interesting and unique wines with wide appeal, good value and an interesting story behind them.
Frescobaldi Castiglioni Chianti DOCG
Why not escape our dreary weather and sip some sunshine? Direct from northern Italy, Castiglioni Chianti is a popular red blend of Sangiovese and Merlot from the famous Frescobaldi family. It has fresh floral and fruity flavours and a soft, balanced, lingering finish. A versatile food wine, serve with a […]
Masi Campofiorin 50th Anniversary Rossi del Veronese 2014 IGT
This is the 50th anniversary blend of Campofiorin. From northern Italy, this style of wine originated from the famous Masi family in 1964 and led to a popular new style of wines from the Veneto region known as Appassimento. This dry red is a blend of three local grapes: Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara. After the wine […]
Gérard Bertrand Côte des Roses Rosé
I love this Rosé. It is a sexy blend of Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah that delivers fresh and lively flavours. This versatile wine pairs with appetizers, shellfish, pasta with seafood and goat cheeses. Côte des Roses Rosé is from southern France by Gérard Bertrand, a former rugby union player who represented France and […]