Yvonne Lorkin Canvas Column for Sat 27 Jan 2018

January 27, 2018By Yvonne

On this day in 1984 Michael Jackson’s hair caught fire during filming for a Pepsi commercial.  Quench that memory with these smooth sips… Colombo Martinborough Sauvignon Blanc 2017 $24  Winemakers Baptist Sieber and Carolyn Irwin have created one of the tastiest darn sauvignon’s I’ve seen in AGES.  Sourced from their Te Muna Road and Martinborough … Read More

Charles Smith Boom Boom Washington State Syrah 2015 $23.74

January 27, 2018By Yvonne

Made in mighty Mattawa city, Washington, this is a syrah that’ll definitely appeal to those who love a hefty lick of liquorice in their reds.  Loaded with buckets of spice which cuddles up to dark berries and soft cocoa notes.  Explosive?  I’d say it’s more touchy-feely, but darn tasty nonetheless. Sip with: Allyson Gofton’s Winemakers … Read More