Monthly Archives: March 2025

A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 968: When the Wife’s Away…

Posted on March 31, 2025 by tonyaspler

Monday, March 24th: At our bi-monthly Zoom with friends who participate in my annual wine tour to European vineyards, I choose a wine that everyone opens and we do a show-and-tell. This evening the wine choice was Cabernet Franc. I … Continue reading →

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 967: Blasts from the Past

Posted on March 24, 2025 by tonyaspler

Another quiet wine week – almost like the lockdown! Sunday March 16th: With lamb chops for dinner, Peter Gamble and Ann Sperling’s Versado Old Vines Malbec 2019 from their vineyard in Mendoza.

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 966: Hester Creek and Southbrook’s Old Wines

Posted on March 18, 2025 by tonyaspler

With the disastrous Okanagan winter weather, Hester Creek was forced to look south to Washington State for grapes for their 2024 vintage. Their labels call the series of wines their “Columbia Valley Collection.” On their website, they say the fruit … Continue reading →

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 965: Leaning Post Wines

Posted on March 10, 2025 by tonyaspler

Monday, March 3rd: Nadia and Ilya Senchuck sent me six of their wines that will be offered to members of the wine club My Wine Canada. Leaning Post Sauvignon Blanc 2024 (Niagara Lakeshore) Pale straw in colour with a lime … Continue reading →

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Why Now Is the Time to Support Local Wineries

Posted on March 7, 2025 by tonyaspler

For decades, Canada has been producing exceptional wines, earning praise from critics and enthusiasts alike. Yet many of these outstanding bottles never reach Canadian consumers, often overshadowed by more widely available options. Now, with shifting tariffs and economic uncertainty, local … Continue reading →

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