Tag Archives: Flat Rock Cellars

A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 994: York’s Splendid Sparklers & Flat Rock’s New Release

Posted on October 6, 2025 by tonyaspler

Monday, September 29th: Dinner at John Nadeau’s. He prepared shrimps in a curry sauce and for the meal, baked trout. I brought over a bottle of Demazet Côtes du Rhône Armoiries 2022. Wednesday, October 1st: Visited York Vineyards, Marty Werner’s … Continue reading →

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 993: House Guests and a Mass of Winery Visits

Posted on September 30, 2025 by tonyaspler

Saturday, September 20th: Dined at home with chicken pasta and a bottle of Perez Cruz Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 from Chile’s Maipo Valley. Sunday, September 21st: Dinner: lamb chops and 13th Street Winery Syrah 2023.

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 974: Flat Rock Cellars’ 2025 Annual Release & River Stone

Posted on May 12, 2025 by tonyaspler

Tuesday, May 4th: Invited to Flat Rock Cellars’ 2025 Annual Release, featuring the latest vintage with two previous vintages. Flat Rock Gravity Pinot Noir 2024 Ruby colour; lightly floral, raspberry nose with oak spice; medium-bodied, dry, elegant, firmly structured, with … Continue reading →

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 970: BC’s Township 7 & Stoneboat; the Launch of Grapes for Humanity’s Fine Wine Auction

Posted on April 14, 2025 by tonyaspler

Stoneboat Valley Commons Rosé Frizzante 2023 (Okanagan Valley) Gamay grapes. Coppery orange in colour with a light spritz; pink grapefruit and cherry bouquet; light-bodied, dry, raspberry and rhubarb flavours. Good length. Drink now. (89) Stoneboat Vineyards Cascadia Series Pinot Gris … Continue reading →

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 952: An Induction and a Table Rock Lunch

Posted on December 2, 2024 by tonyaspler

Saturday, November 23rd: Ubered to The Hamilton Club for a dinner to celebrate the 90th anniversary of La Confrérie des Chevaliers du Tastevin. I was inducted to the order as an Honorary Member by the Grand Sénéchal Officier Commandeur Richard … Continue reading →

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