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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 1005: Riesling’s Return and a Michelin Meal

Posted on January 19, 2026 by tonyaspler

Monday, January 12th: Deborah’s birthday. I prepared dinner. A glass of Perelada Cava while I was cooking sautéed Argentinian prawns in a cream sauce, on a bed of rice, with braised bok choy. The wine, Stoneleigh Sauvignon Blanc 2024 from … Continue reading →

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 1004: Another Quiet Wine Week and an Early Birthday Dinner

Posted on January 14, 2026 by tonyaspler

Monday, January 5th: With dinner (lamb chops) tasted Cave de Lugny Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2023 (LCBO #33667, $24.95). Ruby colour; cedary, raspberry bouquet; medium-bodied, dry, raspberry flavour with well-integrated oak and evident but supple tannins. (90)

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 1003: Holland Marsh Wineries, Two Affordable White Burgundies, and a Bunch of Dinner Pinots

Posted on January 5, 2026 by tonyaspler

Thursday, January 1st: Started the new year off with a couple of tastings. Holland March Wineries describes itself on its website this way: Nestled in Canada’s premier historical farming community, The Holland Marsh – The Nersisyan Family strives to harmoniously … Continue reading →

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 1002: A Farewell to Armoires

Posted on December 29, 2025 by tonyaspler

Christmas Day: Drove up to Waterloo to see the grandchildren and deliver their presents. For lunch I brought along a bottle of Big Head Big Bang Sparkling Rosé. Quiet dinner at home – chicken stir-fry with a bottle of On … Continue reading →

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 1001: A Quiet Wine Week

Posted on December 22, 2025 by tonyaspler

Monday, December 15th: Tasted Hester Creek Undici 2022, an Okanagan Valley salute to Super-Tuscan blends: 61% Sangiovese, 19% Merlot, 16% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Petit Verdot, 1% Malbec. Dense purple-ruby in colour; toasty, vanilla and blackberry bouquet; full-bodied, dry, richly extracted, … Continue reading →

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