The Wine Baron

Wine notes and experiences from the Wine Baron. Follow my journey to near and far wine regions. Savour my dining experiences. Marvel at the new wines I discover. I'm not one to get in a rut. I constantly go for new experiences, new wines, and new acquaintances to share it all with.

Monthly Archives: March, 2011

Wine tasting 101 – tips on how to taste wine here:

Using Viewpointe 05 Cabernet Merlot Reserve (or any similar red) learn how to taste wine like a pro… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItDu2FsnSbw&sns=em – Posted using MobyPicture.com

March 27, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Wine Tasting 101

How to taste wine like a pro. Watch my video on YouTube here

March 26, 2011 · Leave a Comment

“Wines To Watch” is a great section at LCBO to discover new wines…

Check out Viewpointe Cab Franc and Cab Merlot. Two fine new wines. $12.95 each. Gypsy Red by Kacaba also quite nice at I think about $10. NOTE: this section is … Continue reading

March 21, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Julita Borko, Wine Baron, Fred Alonzi & Julita Chanas taste 4 of Fred’s favorite Italians @ Tdot Wine & Cheese.

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March 20, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Stunning wines by F. Alonzi agency. Barolo, Super Tuscan, Ripaso method, sweet wine. Thanks to Fred for the memorable tasting.

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March 20, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Jean & Amy in Viewpointe booth, Toronto Wine & Cheese. Great wines made from a different pointe of view. Cab Franc, Cab Merlot now in selected LCBO stores.

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March 20, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Rhone Part 7, Sunday: We are in the village of Chateauneuf-du-Pape today. We park near the tower…

… We park near the tower and survey the gravel, limestone, and clay soil in these hallowed vineyards. The Grenache vines are very old, thick, and twisted, just beginning to … Continue reading

March 10, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Rhone Part 5, Friday: We’re tasting in Chateau de Grignan first today…

… This chateau is a large imposing facility high on a hill. Now on to Chateau de Suze-la-Rousse, the home of the Wine University in the area. The wines of … Continue reading

March 6, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Rhone Part 6, Saturday: we drive from home base in Cairanne to a chateau and then to Pont-du-Gard…

… In Pont-du-Gard to visit with 39 wineries who’ve set up for the day. We’re in the shadow of the Roman aqueduct & bridge. A very picturesque setting. We taste … Continue reading

March 6, 2011 · 1 Comment

Rhone valley part 4 continued…

Rhone Part 4, Thursday: it warms up quite a bit today with lots of sun. Beautiful Gigondas village is a setting of stone edifices, narrow lanes and steep hills. I’m … Continue reading

March 5, 2011 · Leave a Comment
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