Pinot Globe-trotting, Victoria of Oz and a Gaggle of Good Buys
by David Lawrason with notes from Megha Jandhyala, Sara d’Amato, Michael Godel and John Szabo

Election news dominates the media space — but reporting on this is not our job, thankfully. Ours is to find very good wines that bring joy and lighten the load, especially after six relentless months of politics since King Donald’s coronation. ...more

We asked our writers, “If you could buy only one wine from the April 12th release, which one would it be and why?”

Viña Leyda Garuma Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2023, Leyda Valley, Chile
$18.95, Philippe Dandurand Wines Ltd
John Szabo -In the spirit of a (rather cool) spring, my only one this week is Viña Leyda’s Garuma Costal Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc 2023 from the Leyda Valley in Chile $18.95 – ...more

John Szabo’s Vintages Review April 12th: From the Heart
By John Szabo MS and David Lawrason, with notes from Sara d’Amato, Megha Jandhyala, and Michael Godel.

We’d like to draw your attention to an online charity auction that runs until April 22, called Grapes for Humanity, founded by philanthropist Arlene Willis and by prolific Canadian wine author Tony Aspler. Proceeds this year go to Tree Canada ...more