Tag Archives: Flat Rock Cellars

A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 858: Israel, part II

Posted on November 14, 2022 by tonyaspler

Wednesday, October 19th: We couldn’t get breakfast at the Alegra Hotel because the hotel’s chef lived in an Arab village that had been put under lockdown for security reasons. The manager gave us a voucher to eat at the Mala … Continue reading →

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 833: Twisted Lola – Wines of Flat Rock Cellars, Pelee Island and Niagara College Teaching Winery

Posted on March 14, 2022 by tonyaspler

Lola Limited Edition White 2020 (Pelee Island, $17.95, LCBO #256510, to be released in LCBO’s P3 period, which begins May 21st) A blend of 33.5% Pinot Gris, 33.5% Auxerrois and 33% Pinot Blanc. Light straw in colour; minerally, lightly floral, … Continue reading →

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 828: Flat Rock’s Tasty Rieslings and a Brace of Malivoires

Posted on January 17, 2022 by tonyaspler

Malivoire Stouck Merlot 2018 (Lincoln Lakeshore, Niagara; $39.95) Dense purple in colour; cedary, vanilla, black plum and blackberry nose with oak spice; medium-bodied, dry, beautifully balanced, with blackberry, plum and black cherry flavours, finishing on ripe tannins. (91)

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 812: Flat Rock Cellars New Releases

Posted on September 13, 2021 by tonyaspler

Flat Rock Cellars Good Karma Chardonnay 2020 (Niagara Peninsula, $16.95 LCBO #56873, to be released Sept. 18th) Bright, straw colour; apple bouquet with a thread of minerality; medium-bodied, dry, apple and lemon flavours caried on lively acidity. (88) Flat Rock … Continue reading →

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 792: Flat Rock Wines and Other Delights

Posted on April 19, 2021 by tonyaspler

Flat Rock The Rusty Shed Chardonnay 2019 (Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara, $32.95, LCBO #1552, winery exclusive) Golden straw in colour; toasty, spicy, frilled peach nose, slightly reductive; medium to full-bodied, dry, richly extracted peach and lemon flavours tinged with oak … Continue reading →

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