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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 1036: Chinese Food, Toronto Lunch, a Steak Dinner and a Performance in Church
Monday, September 7th: Tasted two more wines from Palatine Hills. Palatine Hills Overtime Sparkling Brut Nature Golden straw in colour; persistent mousse of tiny bubbles; toasty, leesy, apple nose; light to medium-bodied, dry, apple flavour with biscuity notes, lively acidity … Continue reading
A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 1035: Monte Creek, Teatro and a Kelly Mason Rose
Sunday, August 30th: Lunch at Stonewall Winery with our Toronto friends Adam and Zeena and local friends Nora and Mark (who have made it a mission to visit every winery in Ontario!). Started with a glass of Stonewall Cabernet Franc … Continue reading
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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 1028: Juice and Back to School
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 1026: Street Legal in London Now!
Monday, June 30th: My British passport arrived – after weeks of agonising back-and-forth over documents with His Majesty’s Passport Office. Other arrivals today: our friend Zoltan from Bucharest and his travelling companion Dr. Enno Lippold, whom I knew from his … Continue reading
Why Now Is the Time to Support Local Wineries
For decades, Canada has been producing exceptional wines, earning praise from critics and enthusiasts alike. Yet many of these outstanding bottles never reach Canadian consumers, often overshadowed by more widely available options. Now, with shifting tariffs and economic uncertainty, local … Continue reading
