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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 1033: Anniversary Week

Posted on August 25, 2026 by tonyaspler

Monday, August 17th: Today is our 29th anniversary. We will celebrate with two couples tomorrow who share the same day. I went to Big Head winery to taste some of Andrzej Lipinski’s new wines. Big Head Biggest 2023 (carbonic maceration; … Continue reading →

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 1024: My First 100-Point Canadian Wine and Two Massive Tastings

Posted on June 22, 2026 by tonyaspler

Monday, June 15th: Andrzej Lipinski invited me to Big Head for a tasting of his newly bottled 2023 wines. Lipinski Chenin Blanc Sparkling 2023 ($65) Pale straw in colour; biscuity, reductive nose of apple; medium-bodied, crisply dry, elegant, beautifully balanced, … Continue reading →

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 979: Niagara College’s Newest Dean’s List Wines, Big Head Wines, Chevalier Dinner

Posted on June 23, 2025 by tonyaspler

Niagara College Dean’s List Viognier 2024 Bright, white gold in colour; fresh, honeysuckle and peach bouquet; full-bodied, just off dry; rich mouth feel; spicy, peach, guava and apricot flavours. (90) Niagara College Dean’s List Merlot 2023 Deep purple colour; cedary, … Continue reading →

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 969: Big Head’s 2023 Wines

Posted on April 9, 2025 by tonyaspler

Tuesday, April 1st: Andrzej Lipinski invited me to Big Head to taste his 2023 wines. With Andrzej this is always something of a marathon and he proudly likes to show you everything he makes. He is an instinctive winemaker with … Continue reading →

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 951: Big Head, Kacaba and a Huge Arterra Tasting

Posted on November 27, 2024 by tonyaspler

Monday, November 18th: A meeting with Andrezj Lipinski at Big Head winery. Andrezj makes 40 different wines and had we had more time, no doubt, he would have insisted we taste them all. We settled for five: Lipinski Family Olusia … Continue reading →

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