Vinivino for people who love wine

With a wine list of more than 700 selections… finding the perfect bottle of wine could take up all diner long. The South Gate restaurant, New York has found the perfect solution, an iPad Wine List. Browse the entire wine list of the restaurant on an iPad. I have not a chance to experience that [...]

A must-try Sauvignon Blanc. Also a first at the SAQ; a wine from India. This Sauvignon Blanc is from the region of Nashik, India. Its color is yellow straw. On the nose, it’s a fruity, floral white wine with some fresh cut grass notes. On the palate, a vivid wine with floral, citrus and some [...]

The Carmenère Vina Chocalan 2008 has spicy and earthy notes mixed berries, vanilla, chocolate and coffee aromas. On the palate, the tannins are round and elegant. A well-balanced Carmenère rich in flavors. A long and fruity finish. A smart buy. Enjoy with lamb and cheeses. Serving temperature: 15-16 ° C (59-61°F) Ready to drink now [...]

Swedish Hill captures New York’s wine trophy for the third time Tuesday. Their Riesling Cuvee sparkling was voted best wine. Sponsored by the New York Wine & Grape Foundation, the contest is open to all of New York’s 280 wineries. 24 wine experts judge the wines. Sheldrake Point Vineyard took, on its part the best [...]

Another good reason for drinking wine! Seriously, a recent article written by Dr. Richard Beliveau and published in the Toronto Sun mentioned that drinking red wine in moderation could help maintaining a healthy body weight. Via Toronto Sun “Drinking red wine in moderation is linked an incredible range of positive health benefits, especially the prevention [...]

The Gun Metal Riesling Hewitson 2009 is a must for all Riesling lovers. Great intensity, fresh citrus flavours and a touch of minerality. This wine from the famous region Eden Valley Australia, showcases powerful fruits and a balancing acidity in mouth. Enjoy with fish, seafood, and white meat. Serving temperature: 8 to 10°C (46-50°F) Ready [...]

The Petit Chenin Ken Forrester 2009 is from the Stellenbosh region in South Africa. It’s a fresh wine made from 30 years old vines. 100% Chenin Blanc and hand harvested, this wine is bottled young to preserve all the freshest of the fruit. On the nose, ripe melon and lime aromas. On the palate, green [...]

A wine for fruit lovers! A superb Australian with an enormous amount of ripe red fruit! A perfect wine to enjoy with grilled red meat. Read member reviews on the No6 Shiraz/Cabernet 2005 Photo credit: sheilaz413 addthis_url = ‘http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vinivino.com%2Fblog%2Fno6-shirazcabernet-2005-wine-of-the-week%2F’; addthis_title = ‘No6+Shiraz%2FCabernet+2005+%7C+Wine+of+the+week’; addthis_pub = ”;

A great summer wine! Born from a cross between Muscat of Alexandria and Grenache Gris that thrives in the mineral-rich soils of these two distinct regions. Floral and fruity nose, refreshing scent. Crispy in mouth and refreshing, the muscat give a touch of sweetness that is really pleasant! Drink fresh, at 9 – 10 °C. [...]

Treasury Wine Estates is the new name for the wine division of Fosters. The new name is happening during company beer and wine businesses splitting process. The new identity represents 12,000 hectares of vineyards, 20 wineries and 50 wine brands from Australia, California, France, Italy and New Zealand. Under a new name, almost 4,000 global [...]