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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 849: Red Rooster & Hester Creek

Posted on August 22, 2022 by tonyaspler

Red Rooster Sauvignon Blanc 2021 (Oliver) Bright, pale straw in colour; fresh, grapefruit with a light floral note; medium-bodied, crisply dry, grapefruit and green plum flavours; lovely mouth-feel and a long, lingering lemony finish. Drink now. (90) Red Rooster Viognier … Continue reading →

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 848: Extreme Fishing

Posted on August 17, 2022 by tonyaspler

August 3rd: Flying to Edmonton with my fishing buddy Steve and new fishing partners Larry and his son Jason. From Edmonton we take a small plane to Yellowknife, where we overnight at the Explorer Hotel.

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 847: A Mix of Reds & Whites

Posted on August 2, 2022 by tonyaspler

Joliesse Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 (California, $17.95, LCBO #16564) Deep purple in colour; cedary, vanilla, earthy, plum bouquet; medium to full-bodied, dry, savoury, clove and blackcurrant and red plum flavours; firmly structured, good length. (89) Château Vrai Caillou 2018 (Bordeaux; … Continue reading →

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 846: I4C 2022

Posted on July 27, 2022 by tonyaspler

Friday, July 22nd: Up early to register before 8 am at White Oaks for the International Cool Climate Chardonnay Celebration. The keynote speaker was Andrew Jefford, a regular columnist for Decanter Magazine and The World of Fine Wine, who gave … Continue reading →

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 845: The Farm

Posted on July 21, 2022 by tonyaspler

The Farm Chardonnay 2020 (Twenty Mile Bench, $25): Bright, light straw in colour; toasty, spicy, apple bouquet; medium-bodied, dry, apple and peach flavours with a nutty finish. Beautifully balanced with lemony acidity. (90) The Farm Pinot Noir 2020 ($27): Medium … Continue reading →

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