Category Archives: Wine Lover’s Diary

A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 749: Argentina

Posted on January 11, 2020 by

It has taken me some time to compile this blog on Deborah’s and my visit to Argentina in December. Christmas got in the way and lots of family stuff. But, finally, here it is.

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 747: Martin’s Lane and Other Wines

Posted on November 18, 2019 by

Martin’s Lane is Anthony Von Mandl’s homage to his late father, a spectacular winery that specializes in Riesling and Pinot Noir. Winemaker Shane Munn produces some of Canada’s finest wines here.

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 746: On Seven

Posted on November 15, 2019 by

On Seven is Niagara’s newest winery, located on Line 3 in Niagara-on-the-Lake. The name speaks to the acreage that Vittorio De Stefano and his wife Sula purchased in 2009. With consulting winemaker Peter Gamble, the couple replanted the vineyard (clay-loam … Continue reading →

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 745: A Whole Lot of Tasting Goin’ On

Posted on November 3, 2019 by

Flat Rock Cellars Nadja’s Vineyard Riesling 2018 (Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara – $24.95, Vintages Nov. 23 release) Bright, very pale straw colour; minerally, stony, lightly floral nose of honey and lemon zest; light-bodied, just off-dry, pink grapefruit flavour with lively … Continue reading →

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 744: Moraine

Posted on October 20, 2019 by

Recently I tasted six wines from a new winery in the Naramata Bench. This is the way their website describes them: Moraine is a family-owned winery and vineyard overlooking Okanagan Lake, located just minutes from the city of Penticton. From … Continue reading →

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