Monthly Archives: February 2024

A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 915: A Quiet Week

Posted on February 28, 2024 by tonyaspler

Not much happened this week in terms of wine activity – except for the following and some wine I had with dinner. Henry of Pelham The School House Cabernet-Merlot 2020 (Short Hills Bench, Niagara, $27.95, CSPC #395855) Deep ruby in … Continue reading →

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 914: Jen’s Cellar Treasures Tasting

Posted on February 19, 2024 by tonyaspler

Saturday, February 17th: Jennifer Hart generously invited friends to taste her “cellar treasures” at Phil and Meg’s house (who live in our ’hood). The invitation read: “This is how the evening will lay out: 6:30 arrival – for bubbles, apps … Continue reading →

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The World’s Top Winemakers of 2024 Revealed at Wine Paris

Posted on February 16, 2024 by tonyaspler

Congratulations to Andrzej Lipinski, owner/winemaker at Big Head in Niagara, for this remarkable achievement! The Master Winemakers 2024 Award Ceremony, held at Wine Paris – Vinexpo on Monday 11 February 2024, celebrated the best winemakers of the year, as recognised … Continue reading →

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 913: Okanagan’s Township Seven

Posted on February 12, 2024 by tonyaspler

Township 7 Benchmark Series Pinot Noir Remuda Vineyard 2022 (Okanagan Falls, BC) Ruby colour; spicy, vanilla and black cherry nose; medium-bodied, dry, elegant; firmly structured, raspberry flavour; ripe tannins, lovely mouth-feel. (91) Township 7 Benchmark Series NBO Blue Terrace Vineyard … Continue reading →

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