Stimmell: Discover some lush Australian red wines - Toronto Star

Stimmell: Discover some lush Australian red wines Toronto Star By Gord Stimmell Wine Critic I was delighted to discover Plunkett Fowles Stone Dwellers 2008 Shiraz among the 100 or so wines in the latest Vintages release. It rates a 92, (see review above) as high a score as the Stone Dwellers 2008 Cabernet ... and more »

Up One Flight, Expect the Unexpected - New York Times

New York Times

Up One Flight, Expect the Unexpected New York Times He started cooking at age 10 with recipes from his aunt's copies of Food & Wine magazine, then learned his craft in kitchens across the Northeast, before burning out, he said, at a country club at the Jersey Shore. He spent the past few years building ... and more »

A Tiny Tapas Place Roams Far From Spain - New York Times

New York Times

A Tiny Tapas Place Roams Far From Spain New York Times ON a recent blustery Friday night, we arrived at Vinoco Wine Bar and Tapas Restaurant in Mineola to find the small storefront crowded, cramped and very chilly. Our reservation was honored, but the only table available was next to the front door, ...

COLUMN: A Review of a Review - SCNow

COLUMN: A Review of a Review SCNow 2005 Falcor Winery “Le Bijou” Red Proprietary Blend: Brilliant ruby red hue. Black currant, menthol and potting soil aromas. Medium-full with good concentration, this has appealing black currant fruit, nicely integrated oak and an elegant finish with ... and more »

A Medley of Tastes From Brazil and Portugal - New York Times

New York Times

A Medley of Tastes From Brazil and Portugal New York Times You can order one of the earthy Argentine wines and start to relax with the good tastes — until you bite into one of those olives. The ones at our table tasted as if they had come right from a can, mushy and undistinguished.