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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 885: King + Victoria

Posted on June 26, 2023 by tonyaspler

Wednesday, June 21st: Harald Thiel’s Summer Solstice party at Hidden Bench. The party, thrown for club members, also celebrated the winery’s 20th anniversary. Appetizers and wines were served on the terrace, with live music, before we all went inside for … Continue reading →

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 806: I4C Covid Style; Martin’s Lane Rieslings & Pinot Noirs

Posted on August 2, 2021 by tonyaspler

It’s I4C time Covid-style. The first zoom seminar was “Learn to Taste like a Master of Wine – A Study in Chardonnay.” It was conducted by Michelle Cherutti-Kowai MW and featured five wines from cool climate regions. Michelle told us … Continue reading →

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 754: Pinot Noir Affair

Posted on March 16, 2020 by tonyaspler

Wednesday, March 11: Took the Megabus into Toronto for a tasting of Pinot Noir wines scheduled to be featured in The Pinot Affair at 10 Ontario wineries, April 24–26. The event was held at Chez Nous Wine Bar, 798 Queen … Continue reading →

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 711: Tenuta San Guido

Posted on November 21, 2018 by tonyaspler

Recently I went to a Tenuta San Guido tasting at Don Alfonso at 19 Toronto Street. Here are my notes:

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, Part 674: Wine & Opera

Posted on November 20, 2017 by tonyaspler

Sunday, November 12th: Deborah and drove in to Toronto. I had a winerytohome tasting at Doug Towers’ and then we went to a celebration of life at our old condo for a neighbour who had passed away. Monday, November 13th: … Continue reading →

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