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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 818: Thomas Bachelder’s “Toussaints” Release
Rick VanSickle and I were invited to Bachelder’s Bat Cave for a tasting of his Toussaint 2019 Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs, released on November 1st. CHARDONNAY “LIEUX-DITS” from East to West: Bachelder Willms Vineyard 1983 Plantation “East-Side” Chardonnay 2019 (Four-Mile … Continue reading
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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 806: I4C Covid Style; Martin’s Lane Rieslings & Pinot Noirs
It’s I4C time Covid-style. The first zoom seminar was “Learn to Taste like a Master of Wine – A Study in Chardonnay.” It was conducted by Michelle Cherutti-Kowai MW and featured five wines from cool climate regions. Michelle told us … Continue reading
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Tagged 2027 Cellars, Bachelder, Bonny Doon, Cusumano, Domaine Laroche, Gary Farrell Vineyards, Halos de Jupiter, Hamilton Russell Vineyards, Henry of Pelham, Hidden Bench, Kellerei Bozen, Le Clos Jordanne, Martin's Lane, Mission de Picpus, Ravine Vineyard, Rosehall Run, Saint-Roch, Speck Bros., The Hedonist
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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 789: Bachelder Goes Gamay
Friday, March 26th: Thomas Bachelder invited Rick VanSickle and me to taste his range of 2019 Gamay at his “bat cave” tasting room on Locust Lane in Beamsville. The wines are released on April 2nd. Thomas says that it is … Continue reading
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The Top 15 Wines from Ontario I Tasted in 2020
The Top 14 15 wines from Ontario I tasted in 2020: Le Clos Jordanne Le Grand Clos Pinot Noir 2018 Le Clos Jordanne Le Grand Clos Chardonnay 2018 Bachelder Lowrey Pinot Noir 1984 Plantation Old Vines 2018 Henry of Pelham … Continue reading
A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 774: Tasting in the Bat Cave
Thomas Bachelder’s Niagara Chardonnays & Pinots “It’s good to talk ancient history with you guys because my head’s still in 2020.” Thomas Bachelder hosted Rick Van Sickle and me in his tasting room at 3999 Locust Lane in Beamsville. He … Continue reading
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