Tag Archives: Flat Rock Cellars

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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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 946: A Wedding, Thanksgiving and Grandi Marchi

Posted on October 22, 2024 by tonyaspler

Saturday, October 12th: Deborah and I took the Via Rail train into Toronto to attend the wedding of our friend Adam, who was marrying a lovely lady from India named Zeena. The ceremony was performed at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica … Continue reading →

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 932: 14th Annual International Cool Climate Chardonnay Celebration & Two Okanagan Wineries

Posted on July 22, 2024 by tonyaspler

Thursday, July 18th: I attended The School of Cool, 14C’s signature event, held at White Oaks Conference Resort in Niagara-on-the-Lake. It’s one of my favorite events in the wine calendar. This year we were told by Suzanne Janke, I4C Board … Continue reading →

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 925: Flat Rock Cellars’ Annual Media/Trade Tasting

Posted on May 6, 2024 by tonyaspler

Tuesday, April 30th: Went to Flat Rock Cellars to taste the newest, unreleased vintages of their single-vineyard Capstone Series wines (Gravity Pinot Noir, The Rusty Shed Chardonnay and Nadja’s Vineyard Riesling) as well as a chance to take an early … Continue reading →

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