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Grapes for Humanity Announces 2026 Fine Wine Auction

Posted on March 31, 2026 by tonyaspler

Featuring over $1 Million in Rare Wines, Dream Lots, and Unforgettable Experiences With wine donations up more than 200%, the April auction will support climate action alongside Grapes for Humanity’s core pillars of health, education, and humanitarian relief

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 1014: GoldHill/Charisma Wines

Posted on March 30, 2026 by tonyaspler

Gold Hill Winery, located in British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley, produces the “Charisma” line, known for being approachable, fruit-forward, and well-priced, including Pinot Noir Rosé, Cabernet Merlot, Malbec, and Pinot Gris. Monday, March 23rd: Dinner: Lamb chops with Aliança Bairrada Reserva … Continue reading →

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 1013: A Sunshine Week!

Posted on March 25, 2026 by tonyaspler

Saturday, March 14th: Deborah and I drove to the Park ‘n’ Fly at Pearson Airport to take a Porter flight to Cancun. We stopped for a quick lunch at Vino Volo – a sandwich and a $19 glass of wine. … Continue reading →

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 1012: A Week I’d Rather Forget

Posted on March 16, 2026 by tonyaspler

This has been a terrible week so I’m not going to document it, other than to write that a dear friend, who took our wedding photos and shot all the images for my The Wine Atlas of Canada, passed away … Continue reading →

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 1011: Spanish Pig-Out and Pinots Envy

Posted on March 9, 2026 by tonyaspler

Saturday, February 28th: Our old friend Barry Brown came to visit for a couple of nights. Barry is the founding president of the Spanish Wine Society in Toronto and he brought along an impressive array of Spanish foods purchased at … Continue reading →

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