Craig Pinhey

New Brunswick, Rothesay

NB's drinks writer. Co-author: The Wine Lover's Guide to Atlantic Canada & the only person who judges our national beer, spirits AND wine competitions.

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Good Drink: Elbows up - a Canadian wine tasting

3 days ago | tj.news | Craig Pinhey

Author of the article: • Good drink • • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article contentWith Canada Day approaching, and patriotism here clearly on the rise, I thought I’d take this opportunity to describe a recent Elbows Up tasting I did at “happinez too” wine bar, the lovely little watering hole in uptown Saint John. Watch its Facebook site for future tasting opportunities, or just pop in for a glass from time to time.
Always buy Chardonnay | Telegraph-Journal

2 weeks ago | tj.news | Craig Pinhey

Author of the article: • Good drink • • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article contentSome of you might be too young to remember the ABC movement, where ABC stands for anything but Chardonnay. It came about due to the proliferation of annoyingly over-oaked and creamy, buttery Chardonnays that were ubiquitous in the 80s. It was easy to dislike bargain Chardonnay back then, but I’m happy to report that things have changed.
King Cab | Telegraph-Journal

1 month ago | tj.news | Craig Pinhey

Author of the article: • Good drink • • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article contentMy previous wine column was all about Sauvignon Blanc, and this week I’m featuring their child: Cabernet Sauvignon, the genetic offspring of Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Franc.
Good Drink: Malbec makes solid reds in Argentina

1 month ago | tj.news | Craig Pinhey

Author of the article: • Good drink • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article contentI missed Malbec World Day this year – it was April 17 – so I thought I’d catch up with a review of some interesting versions available at ANBL right now.
Good Drink: Cool climate Pinot Noir

2 months ago | tj.news | Craig Pinhey

Author of the article: • Good drink • • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article contentAs winter dwindles away and colour starts to return to our lawn, I also find my red wine preferences changing hue, moving from dark, blackish red to lighter cherry notes. Yes, it is Pinot Noir season again. Advertisement 2Don't have an account?
Good Drink: Classic versus commercial Riesling

2 months ago | tj.news | Craig Pinhey

Advertisement 1Author of the article: • Good drink • • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article contentIf you’ve been reading my column for a good part of its 25ish years in this paper, you’ve no doubt clued in I love Riesling. It’s the grape I fell in love with during our time living in Ontario from 1987-98. Niagara Riesling is some of the best in the world, and it is a crime the ANBL has so few from there.
Good Drink: Exciting new wines from Greece

Mar 18, 2025 | tj.news | Craig Pinhey

Author of the article: • Good drink • • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article contentI was pretty thrilled last week to hear about four new listings from Greece available through the ANBL Expérience program, all from Florina in Macedonia in northwest Greece, three of which are from the well-respected Alpha Estate.
Good Drink: Expérience value reds

Feb 4, 2025 | tj.news | Craig Pinhey

Advertisement 1Author of the article: • Good drink • • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article contentIn my last wine column I recommended some of the whites from the Expérience “under $25” release, which are even more attractive now while we are on the “GST holiday.” That ends mid-month, so make sure to fill your cellars before then. Advertisement 2Don't have an account?
Good Drink: Expérience value whites

Jan 21, 2025 | tj.news | Craig Pinhey

Author of the article: • Good drink • • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article contentIt is no secret that I am a big fan of the ANBL Expérience program, mainly because there is a constant influx of new and mostly interesting wines, but also because many of them are good value, meaning under $25.
Good Drink: Highlights from my year in wine

Jan 6, 2025 | tj.news | Craig Pinhey

Author of the article: • Good drink • • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article contentIn my business it is useful, sometimes, to take stock of your past year, in order to appreciate how lucky you are to work in this field, and to get to travel to amazing places, to eat and drink some of the best the world has to offer.