From the category archives:

Vino

Red Horse Ranch 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon

June 8, 2008

Well folks, it has been a long winter and finally warm weather has reached Ontario. Over the past few days, there has been a good bit of discussion over reviving FAB, as it seems to have fallen by the wayside over the winter. What better way to kick start things than with a review of [...]

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Overheard at dinner

April 28, 2007

From the know it all at the next table: She likes shiraz. It’s a lighter wine. You know, not full bodied like a merlot.

Need I say more?

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Wine Review: Naked Grape Cabernet Sauvignon

September 4, 2006

Any wine that has the word Naked emblazoned across it’s label is certain to find it’s way into the FAB East kitchen. Of course the fact that I am the worlds worst point of purchase victim is made even worse at the mere suggestion of potential nudity.
In this case, naked refers to grapes that are [...]

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Banrock Station – saving Canada’s wildlife

April 30, 2006

Banrock Station Shiraz has become a staple in our house over the last few years. It’s big, Jammy goodness has become like a comfort food around here. That goodness has also come with the knowledge that the wine is made by a company with a solid dedication to preserving wetlands in it’s native Australia. [...]

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