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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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The Definitive Guide to Wine Education

Posted on March 28, 2022 by tonyaspler

There’s plenty of material out there to help you learn about wine, including several formalized courses. Now there’s something to help you learn about how to learn about wine: Marieke van der Gulick has written a well-researched guide to wine … Continue reading →

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 811: Eight Wines to Savour

Posted on September 6, 2021 by tonyaspler

Cave Mystère Merlot 2018 (Cadillac, Bordeaux, $19.95, Vintages #17232, to be released Nov. 13th) Opaque purple-ruby in colour; cedary, plum and blueberry nose with vanilla oak notes; medium-bodied, dry, firmly structured, blueberry flavour with a floral note. (89) Speck Brothers … Continue reading →

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