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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 1026: Street Legal in London Now!

Posted on July 6, 2026 by tonyaspler

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 →

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Why Now Is the Time to Support Local Wineries

Posted on March 7, 2025 by tonyaspler

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 →

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 946: A Wedding, Thanksgiving and Grandi Marchi

Posted on October 22, 2024 by tonyaspler

Saturday, October 12th: Deborah and I took the Via Rail train into Toronto to attend the wedding of our friend Adam, who was marrying a lovely lady from India named Zeena. The ceremony was performed at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica … Continue reading →

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 871: Tender Hope Winery

Posted on February 27, 2023 by tonyaspler

Deb Murray on her website Year In Wine writes: It has been a while since I enjoyed a Cabernet Sauvignon as much as I enjoyed the 2018 Phinny Hill Cabernet Sauvignon from Tender Hope Winery. This wine is made in BC … Continue reading →

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