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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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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 953: Black Bank Hill, Township 7 and a Musical Weekend

Posted on December 9, 2024 by tonyaspler

Black Bank Hill Runway Rosé 2023 (Lincoln Lakeshore, $25) 94% Cabernet Franc/6% Cabernet Sauvignon. Neon Bright pink in colour; minerally, cherry bouquet; medium-bodied, dry, fresh, raspberry, pomegranate and cherry flavours. Elegant, good length. (88) Black Bank Hill Runway Chardonnay 2023 … Continue reading →

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 936: Big Head’s Amazing Wines and My Choral Debut

Posted on August 21, 2024 by tonyaspler

Monday, August 12th: Andrzej Lipinski of Big Head invited me to the winery to see his new tasting room, to taste some of his 2023 wines and to enjoy a pizza on his new pizza patio. Since his first language … Continue reading →

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I’ve Joined a Choir

Posted on May 1, 2024 by tonyaspler

I’ve joined a choir, and they’re having a concert soon. I probably won’t be singing in this one because I’m not that familiar with the songs yet, but come to it anyway if you can.

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