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George Brown Polytechnic To Host Ontario Wine Awards in 2026

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 1007: A Great Dinner Party and a Music Trivia Night

Sunday, January 25th: A dinner party for our friends Shannon and Craig. Deborah made Bœuf Bourguignon and I served the following wines: Flat Rock The Rusty Shed Chardonnay 2016 (with salmon poke on baby lettuce) Dagon Clearstone Feteasca Alba Reserve … Continue reading →

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 1006: Dr. Lippold Wines, Ontario Wine Awards

Monday, January 19th: Last Wednesday I visited Tawse with Dr. Enno Lippold to taste their Rieslings with winemaker Jessica Otting: Tawse Spark 2022, Limestone Riesling 2022, Quarry Road Riesling 2013, Limestone Riesling 2016, Quarry Road Riesling 2016, Karly’s Block Riesling … Continue reading →

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Taste of Bordeaux with John Nadeau

Plan A Vacation Presents Taste of Bordeaux with wine host John Nadeau April 1st to 8th, 2027 Travel to France’s legendary wine capital, Bordeaux, on an enhanced epicurean experience. Iconic châteaux, timeless vineyards and delicious wine tastings are plentiful on … Continue reading →

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“Lawrason’s Guide to Canada’s Best Wines” Uncorks in 2026

Fans of Canadian wine have a new website to connect them to the highest quality wines being made coast to coast. Lawrason’s Guide to Canada’s Best Wines will present 40 posts per year, with each including a themed article and … Continue reading →

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