Tag Archives: A Cappella Niagara

A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 1036: Chinese Food, Toronto Lunch, a Steak Dinner and a Performance in Church

Posted on September 15, 2026 by tonyaspler

Monday, September 7th: Tasted two more wines from Palatine Hills. Palatine Hills Overtime Sparkling Brut Nature Golden straw in colour; persistent mousse of tiny bubbles; toasty, leesy, apple nose; light to medium-bodied, dry, apple flavour with biscuity notes, lively acidity … Continue reading →

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 1032: Kelowna Aborted and a Corn Roast Concert

Posted on August 17, 2026 by tonyaspler

Monday, August 10th: John Nadeau and I took an early Porter flight to Kelowna. But we never got there. Over Calgary, the Captain came on the public address system to tell us that he had been instructed by NAV Canada … Continue reading →

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 1022: Salmon, Oysters and Crocodiles

Posted on June 8, 2026 by tonyaspler

Monday, June 1st: Opened a bottle of Kumeu River Estate Chardonnay 2024 from New Zealand – the first from a case. What a great wine. Happy I bought a dozen. Tuesday, June 2nd: Dinner: roast chicken with Peller Estates JEP … Continue reading →

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 999: More Singing Than Wine

Posted on December 9, 2025 by tonyaspler

Sunday, November 30th: Our A Cappella Niagara Chorus presented the annual Christmas show at the United Church in Font Hill, all wearing ugly Christmas sweaters. Tuesday, December 2nd: Dinner at oddBird. Deborah and I had a dozen oysters between us … Continue reading →

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 975: A Concert, a Birthday Party, Burrowing Owl and 1755 Cellars

Posted on May 20, 2025 by tonyaspler

Saturday, May 10th: A Cappella Niagara performed our summer concert at the United Church in Font Hill. It was a rousing success, though no money was thrown. Monday, May 12th: My birthday. Many messages received from friends. I promised them … Continue reading →

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