A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 965: Leaning Post Wines

Posted on March 10, 2025 by tonyaspler

Leaning Post whites

Monday, March 3rd: Nadia and Ilya Senchuck sent me six of their wines that will be offered to members of the wine club My Wine Canada.

Leaning Post Sauvignon Blanc 2024 (Niagara Lakeshore)
Pale straw in colour with a lime tint; grassy, green plum and grapefruit bouquet; medium-bodied, crisply dry, gooseberry and green fruit flavours with threat of minerality ending on a leesy note. Drink now and through 2026. (91)

Leaning Post Chardonnay 2021 (Niagara Peninsula)
Golden straw in colour with a green tint; toasty, spicy, apple nose with vanilla oak notes; medium-bodied, dry, richly extracted apple and peach flavours with a saline finish; beautifully balanced with well-integrated oak; lovely mouth feel. A seamless wine. Can be opened now but 1–2 years cellaring will help meld the oak. (93)

Leaning Post Chardonnay – The Fifty 2021 (Niagara Peninsula)
A blend of two vineyards. Bright, golden straw in colour; toasty, spicy, apple and pear bouquet with vanilla oak notes; medium-bodied, ripe yellow apple and Meyer lemon flavours; beautifully balanced, apple, peach and green pineapple flavours; lovely mouth feel and great mouth feel. Drink now and through 2026. (93) 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 wineries face even greater challenges. So how do we ensure these winemakers continue to thrive – and that we don’t miss out on some of the best wines our country has to offer? Continue reading →

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 964: Bachelder’s La Toussaint Release 2024

Posted on March 3, 2025 by tonyaspler

Bachelder wines plus prices

Sunday, February 23rd: Dinner at John Nadeau’s – aperitif wine with charcuterie, Terradora Dipaolo Greco di Tufo 2016 and with the pork chop, Southbrook Chardonnay Laundry Vineyard 2021.

Tuesday, February 25th: Thomas Bachelder came over to the house with 19 of his 2022 vintage release Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs. A true son of Burgundy, Thomas set out the reds for the tasting before the whites. Continue reading →

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 963: Snowed Underground

Posted on February 24, 2025 by tonyaspler

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The heavy snowfall this past week has had the same effect as the Covid lockdown. We don’t go out unless we have to and the cold saps our energy. Deborah and I did venture out, though, for a Port Dalhousie Underground event held at Creekside Winery. Took a while to find the place, as the winery sign had been blown down in the snow storm. Continue reading →

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 962: Amazing Dinner Party; Clos Vougeot x 2 and a Confession

Posted on February 17, 2025 by tonyaspler

Dinner wines

Tuesday, February 11th: We invited Ann Sperling and Peter Gamble to dinner (main course: rare filet mignon with mushroom sauce and grilled vegetables). For the apps of coconut shrimp, salami and nuts, I opened a bottle of Big Head Lipinski Chenin Blanc 2022. For the steak I chose a red Burgundy I know they would like – Remoissenet Clos Vougeot 2007. Peter brought along a bottle of his Versado 2022 for my cellar, and to go with the main course, a bottle of Domaine Jacques Prieur Clos Vougeot 2005 (great to have friends like that!). Deborah had made a dessert of Skor Bars, which we devoured with a half bottle of Cantine de’ Ricci Vin Santo di Montepulciano 1995. A delightful meal. Continue reading →

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