This, to my knowledge, is the largest release of Vintages featuring 147 wines. There are two features, California’s Napa Valley and Piedmont. Most of the Napa Valley wines happen to be cabernet sauvignon and chardonnay as Americans like them and wineries are more than happy to provide what sells. Truth […]
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Professor B’s June 13 Vintages Release Recommendations
Ontario’s wine enthusiasts seem to be willing to experiment with a range of aromas, flavours and textures. This 120 plus release offers several sparkling wines from France, Spain, Ontario, Italy, and Australia, several white wines from Italy, and many roses. There is also a relatively large selection of Scotch whiskies. […]
Professor B’s July 5 Vintages Release Recommendations
This large release of well over 120 wines offers a number of red Bordeaux, Italian, Spanish reds, plus two spirits, and excellent champagne, and four rose wines. Spirits Eagle Rare Single Barrel 10 Years Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Buffalo Trace Distillery, Kentucky, U.S.A. Sensational bourbon with 45 per cent ABV […]
Professor B’s June 21 Vintages Release Recommendations
This release offers a good selection of white, red, rose, and sparkling wines plus a few spirits. The selection consists mostly of wines around the $ 20.00 range. Spirits Dun Bheagan Clynelish Port Hogshead Finish 22-year-old Single Malt This unchillfiltered Scotch offered typical slightly salty and seaweed flavours. A smooth […]
Professor B’s March 15 2014 vintages Release Recommendations
Once again Vintages management offers a fine selection of wines, some of which represent good value, and others that seem, at least to me, are overpriced. Napa Valley’s extraordinary red wines featured represent an opportunity to stock up on ultra premium quality bottles, but I think some of them are […]
Professor B’s February 15 2014 vintages Release Recommendations
This large release with well over 100 wines offers significantly more reds than white wines. Considering the severity of the 2014 winter, this is a welcome coincidence, but it may also states consumer’s predilection of red wines as their palates become more sophisticated. Spirits: Clan Denny 21 Years Old Single […]
Professor B’s February 1 2014 vintages Release Recommendations
This release with over 100 wines offers several white wines that represent good value, a few fines sparkling wines and many reds worth cellaring Spirit Ardbog Islay Single Malt , Ardbeg Distillery, Scotland This unchillfiltered earthy whisky from a small distillery is out-of-the-ordinary, It smells of mint, is viscous and […]
Professor B’s January 4 2014 vintages Release Recommendations
Vintages buyers and planners well aware of after Christmas splurging have wisely decided to scale down the first release of the year. Most offerings are reasonably priced to entice consumers to buy. Spirits Berry’s Best Speyside Reserve Blend, Berry Bros. And Rudd, Scotland Appealing floral notes greet the nose. One […]