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James Romanow

TheStarPhoenix.com

Saskatchewan, Canada

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Past articles by James:

Bridges Wine World: With a pop and a fizz, I bid you farewell

I’ve written 400 or so columns here in the last eight years, and now I face the final curtain, writes James Romanow → Read More

Wine World: La Linda is quite nice for the price

At the peak of Malbec Mania, it became completely unclear what exactly the wine was supposed to taste like. → Read More

Wine World: Jorio Montepulicano d’Abruzzo is a showpiece

Umani Ronchi, a large vintner from d’Abruzzo, have decided to turn one of their labels into something of a showpiece of Montepulciano. → Read More

Wine World: The perfect white wine for a warm afternoon

If you’ve never had a glass of Vinho Verde, I recommend you buy some. It is very inexpensive, low alcohol and slightly effervescent, writes James Romanow. → Read More

Wine World: Sometimes you want predictable wine

Collector’s wine this ain’t, but it is both eminently drinkable and affordable. And it is showing up on wine lists around town. → Read More

Wine World: A real deal on Sauvignon Blanc

If you’re looking for a real deal, write this one down. I expect the first couple of readers who arrive at Co-op will sack the inventory like Vikings. → Read More

Wine World: Taurus Tempranillo is bold for the bored

If you find yourself preferring wines a touch drier than Zinfandel, you need to start buying wines from outside the USA. → Read More

Dr. Booze: Ryan's Original is cheaper than Bailey's, but still Irish

Like all category creators, a bottle of Bailey’s demands a premium over other products in the same category. If you are, like me, a cheapskate, you want to check out the alternate products for comparison. → Read More

Wine World: Spring romance calls for some bubbly

In two weeks it’s officially spring, the Equinox, when we have 12 hours of daylight. Time to break out a bottle of bubbly! → Read More

Wine World: Adalia Balt courts the New World

I dabble in the higher priced versions now and then because I’m infinitely curious as to what subtleties these wines can bring out. → Read More

Dr. Booze: Portuguese wines offer good quality at lower price points

In Canada, Portuguese wines are sold around the discount price point. There’s nothing wrong with that. I still drink them. → Read More

Wine world: Pisco brings South America to the north

Pisco is somewhere between a brandy and a grappa. It’s a nice liquor, a form of aguardientes. → Read More

Romanow: Okanagan winery invites drinkers to join the club

James Romanow doesn’t belong to any clubs in Canada at the moment, but a new one from Liquidity Winery intrigued the wine writer. The club is marketing itself as “Canada’s first tasting club,… → Read More

Wine World: A new Anciano aimed at Apothic enthusiasts

A couple of years ago, the SLGA put a wine on the shelves called Anciano 10, a Tempranillo from I think the Seville area. Tempranillo — especially older, finer Tempranillo — is a real t… → Read More

Wine World: Ignore the hipsters, give Riesling a whirl

Have you tried a Riesling lately? My bet is no, you haven’t. Riesling was all the rage in the 1970s and is still the favourite of people who are likely your grandparents. This kind of takes t… → Read More

Wine World: A very nice wine for an attractive price

Searching for a decent bottle of wine that doesn’t cost the earth is a constant battle. In general, you are condemned to brighter, fruitier, younger reds from neighbourhoods where wine is con… → Read More

Wine World: Good bubbly at a good price

I am an absurd devotee of the bubble. I actually buy wines costing hundreds of dollars. I buy cases of bubbly every year. My affection for Champagne was an accident of my travels – I lived fo… → Read More

Wine World: A good, thrifty choice for holiday guests

You face two problems in the weeks ahead. Firstly, you will be serving wines to guests. Secondly, you would prefer not to go bankrupt. → Read More

Wine World: Quebecois Satin Red a Canadian delight

There is a song recorded I think in the ‘70s by a Quebecois artist that translated means “My country is not a country, it is winter.” This is a sentiment I think all Canadians can… → Read More

Wine World: Limited release Ardbegs worth the search

There is an entire world of Ardbeg collectors. Ardbeg regularly releases limited editions Scotches. The next edition – An Oa – is due to be released this week. The details are secret of… → Read More