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A Wine Lover’s diary, Part 1030: Argentinian Reds and an Odyssey

Posted on August 3, 2026 by tonyaspler

Monday, July 26th: Dinner: barbecued steak, with a bottle of Peller Estates Cabernet Franc 2022. Tuesday, July 27th: Dinner: pasta, with a bottle of Porta Ravessa Reserva 2015 from the Alentejo.

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The Crush on King

Posted on July 29, 2026 by tonyaspler

Dedicated followers of the Ontario wine industry will remember Stoney Ridge Estate Winery in Vineland, where Winemaker Jim Warren worked his magic. Today, the facility is a winemakers’ collective where vintners can make or finish their wines without the expense … Continue reading →

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 1029: Ballgame, Theatre and an Estate Dinner

Posted on July 27, 2026 by tonyaspler

Monday, July 20th: Visited my dentist. Great guy but I hate dental visits. This time to mend a broken front tooth. He discovered a small cavity in another tooth, which means another visit on Wednesday. Dinner: beef stir fry noodles … Continue reading →

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 1028: Juice and Back to School

Posted on July 20, 2026 by tonyaspler

Tuesday, July 14th: A tasting of The Juice Wine Company portfolio at the Crush on King with co-owner Angela Aiello. Juice Wine Company Chardonnay 2024 ($33) Straw colour, fresh bouquet of Granny Smith apple; medium-bodied, dry, Chablis style, with a … Continue reading →

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 1027: Township 7, Honky Tonk Heroes and Shades of Syrah

Posted on July 13, 2026 by tonyaspler

Monday, July 6th: Tasted the following wines from Township 7 (Naramata Bench in the Okanagan Valley): Township 7 Seven Stars Aurora 2022 (Blanc de Noirs – 100% Pinot Noir) Pale straw in colour; active mousse of tiny bubbles; toasty, leesy … Continue reading →

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