Tag Archives: Flat Rock

A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 868: Flat Rock’s Yeast Experiment

Posted on January 30, 2023 by tonyaspler

Flat Rock Chardonnay 2021 (Niagara Peninsula, limited time offer $2.00 off, Jan. 29–February 25, $19.95) Straw colour; lightly toasty, yellow apple bouquet with oak spice and a hint of apple blossom; medium-bodied, dry, crisp, apple flavour with lemony acidity. Mouth-watering … Continue reading →

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 848: Extreme Fishing

Posted on August 17, 2022 by tonyaspler

August 3rd: Flying to Edmonton with my fishing buddy Steve and new fishing partners Larry and his son Jason. From Edmonton we take a small plane to Yellowknife, where we overnight at the Explorer Hotel.

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 846: I4C 2022

Posted on July 27, 2022 by tonyaspler

Friday, July 22nd: Up early to register before 8 am at White Oaks for the International Cool Climate Chardonnay Celebration. The keynote speaker was Andrew Jefford, a regular columnist for Decanter Magazine and The World of Fine Wine, who gave … Continue reading →

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 770: Virtually in the Douro

Posted on September 15, 2020 by tonyaspler

Tuesday, September 15th: Participated in a virtual press visit via Zoom to Taylor Fladgate in the Douro with CO Adrian Bridge as our guide. He told us that there were temperatures in the 40s during the summer and harvest, which … Continue reading →

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 769: Sandhill Wines

Posted on September 7, 2020 by tonyaspler

I received a selection of wine from Sandhill Wines in the Okanagan Valley.

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