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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 787: Kacaba Vineyards

Posted on March 16, 2021 by tonyaspler

This week, a tasting of wines from Kacaba, on the Niagara Escarpment.

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 779: Commisso Winery at Villa Bacchus

Posted on January 11, 2021 by tonyaspler

Villa Bacchus is a 32-acre estate winery and Bed & Breakfast located on the 75-year-old Commisso farm at the top of the Niagara Escarpment. The winemaker is Andrzej Lipinski, who owns Big Head Wines and is renowned for his appassimento … Continue reading →

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 778: Webinar to Lebanon

Posted on December 11, 2020 by tonyaspler

December 1st: Participated in a webinar entitled “Lebanese Wine Heritage to Canada,” with Toronto sommelier Christina Brown. The purpose of the webinar was to enlighten wine producers in Lebanon about the LCBO and how to access it. We had both … Continue reading →

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 777: BC Bubblies

Posted on December 2, 2020 by tonyaspler

Tuesday, November 24th: A Zoom tasting with winemaker Darryl Brooker, head winemaker for the Mission Hill Family Estates group. Daryl had sent me four sparkling wines by four wineries owned by Anthony von Mandl.

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 774: Tasting in the Bat Cave

Posted on November 4, 2020 by tonyaspler

Thomas Bachelder’s Niagara Chardonnays & Pinots “It’s good to talk ancient history with you guys because my head’s still in 2020.” Thomas Bachelder hosted Rick Van Sickle and me in his tasting room at 3999 Locust Lane in Beamsville. He … Continue reading →

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