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Meet Marquette
As of August of this year, a new winter-hardy hybrid has been added to the VQA’s list of authorized grape varieties. It’s called Marquette and, according to Wikipedia, it’s “an inter-specific hybrid red wine grape variety developed at the University … Continue reading
Where the Spirits Moved Him
My colleague and friend Tod Stewart has written a highly entertaining book on beverage alcohol. Here is the blurb from Amazon’s website: “Travelling the world over in search of the best spirits is no easy task. Quench Magazine’s contributing editor … Continue reading
Rosie – Our Forever Dog
On Saturday, August 10, we welcomed a rescue dog into our house. She was driven up from Texas in a transport of 29 other dogs (Texas is a kill state). Her name was Bunny – which is no name for … Continue reading
Beaujolais Nouveau and Novello 2018
On Thursday the 15th, the LCBO will release the Nouveau and Novello wines. In a word: Not an auspicious year for Beaujolais Nouveau and Italian Novello!
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Tagged Beaujolais, Bouchard Aîné, Calvet, Duboeuf, Le Père La Grolle, Mezzacorona, Mommessin, Negrar, Nouveau, Novello, Primeur, Reif Estate
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Best Wines of 2017
Here is my “Best of the Year” list of wines I have tasted at the Vintages release tastings.
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Tagged 2017, awards, best, best wines, Tony Aspler, top rated, wines
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