Tag Archives: Bodegas Urbina

A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 992: This One Really Takes the Cake

Posted on September 22, 2025 by tonyaspler

Tuesday, September 16th: A zoom with the board of directors of the Ontario Craft Wineries to elicit their interest and support for a wine visitors’ centre in Niagara, like the one in BC’s Penticton. In the evening, Deborah went to … Continue reading →

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 972: Party, Party

Posted on April 28, 2025 by tonyaspler

Thursday, April 24th: Wine importer Mike Regazzi dropped of a bottle of his Urbina Crianza 2015 that will be released on Saturday in Vintages: Bodegas Urbina Rioja Crianza 2015 ($24.95) Deep ruby in colour; cedary, spicy, toasty nose of strawberries; … Continue reading →

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 884: Spirit in Niagara and Other wines

Posted on June 19, 2023 by tonyaspler

Saturday, June 17th: Our friend Carole Stimmell visited from Toronto, and we took her to lunch at a restaurant we’ve been meaning to try for a long time: Spirit in Niagara, a distillery with an outdoor patio for dining. I … Continue reading →

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