Monthly Archives: September 2018

680 NEWS wine reviews, September 7–9, 2018

Posted on September 7, 2018 by tonyaspler

Albanta Albariño 2016 Happily, we’re getting to see more Albariño on the LCBO shelves. This grape, grown in Spain’s Galicia region that borders on northern Portugal, produces a minerally, fresh white wine with a nose of peach skin and white … Continue reading →

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 706: Memorable Wines This Week

Posted on September 4, 2018 by tonyaspler

Tastings this past week: Ruffino Riserva Ducale Oro Chianti Classico 2014 (Tuscany – $47.95): Deep ruby colour; cedary, black cherry nose wit a sweet tobacco note; medium-bodied, dry, savoury, dark chocolate and black fruit flavours; beautifully balanced with a lovely … Continue reading →

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