Monthly Archives: November 2023

A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 904: Marlize Beyer’s New Wine & Hester Creek

Posted on November 27, 2023 by tonyaspler

Saturday, November 25th: South African–born Marlize Beyers debuted the first wine under her own label, The Long Way Home 2022, at the Niagara Custom Crush Studio (formerly Stoney Ridge Winery’s facility).

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 903: Stratus Wines, Bachelder Pinots and the PDU

Posted on November 20, 2023 by tonyaspler

Stratus Riesling 2021 (Niagara-on-the-Lake) Bright, straw colour; minerally, grapefruit nose with a hint of petrol; medium-bodied, a shade off-dry with citrus and honeyed flavours, finishing on a long green apple note. Drink now but can be held for 5+ years. … Continue reading →

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 902: Tinhorn Creek and Chevaliers du Tastevin

Posted on November 14, 2023 by tonyaspler

I received the following six wines from Tinhorn Creek: Tinhorn Creek Pinot Gris 2022 (Golden Mile, Okanagan Valley) Straw colour; lightly toasty, spicy, peach pit nose; medium-bodied, peachy-lemony flavour rounded with oak. A well-balanced wine. Drink now or through 2024. … Continue reading →

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 901: Little Engine, Township 7 and Other Wines

Posted on November 6, 2023 by tonyaspler

Friday, November 3rd: Dropped into a new wine bar/wine store in Port Dalhousie on Lock Street. Robbie, the young owner – he also has a location in St. Catharines at 39 James Street – was awaiting the arrival of two … Continue reading →

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