Tag Archives: Flat Rock

A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 741: The Audacity of Thomas G. Bright

Posted on September 30, 2019 by tonyaspler

The Audacity of Thomas G. Bright Chardonnay Sussreserve 2017 (NiagaraPeninsula – $16.95): Shining straw colour; spicy, cedary nose of citrus fruits with toasty oak notes; medium-bodied, sweetish apple flavour. (88) The Audacity of Thomas G. Bright Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 ($17.95) … Continue reading →

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 740: On the Trail in the County

Posted on September 16, 2019 by tonyaspler

Tasted a range of Trail Estate wines from Prince County.

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 722: And Now for Something Completely Tasteful

Posted on June 24, 2019 by tonyaspler

A whole lot of tasting going on…

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Wines of the Week for May 2, 2019

Posted on April 30, 2019 by tonyaspler

  Loosen Bros Riesling Dr. L 2016 (Mosel, $14.95, Vintages #599274): Pale straw in colour; minerally, honeyed grapefruit bouquet; light-bodied with a faint spritz; honeyed grapefruit flavour ending on an note of apple. Good value. (88.5) Flat Rock Cellars Riesling … Continue reading →

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680 NEWS wine reviews, April 20–21, 2019

Posted on April 19, 2019 by tonyaspler

Clos Malverne Le Café Pinotage 2015 Pinotage, South Africa’s signature grape, is a crossing of Burgundy’s Pinot Noir and the Rhône’s Cinsault, first produced in 1925 and originally called Hermitage. An interesting example of the wine made from this grape … Continue reading →

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