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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 914: Jen’s Cellar Treasures Tasting

Posted on February 19, 2024 by tonyaspler

Saturday, February 17th: Jennifer Hart generously invited friends to taste her “cellar treasures” at Phil and Meg’s house (who live in our ’hood). The invitation read: “This is how the evening will lay out: 6:30 arrival – for bubbles, apps … Continue reading →

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 905: Lumberjack Chic

Posted on December 5, 2023 by tonyaspler

Friday December 1st: The local chapter of the Young Presidents’ Organization asked me to choose and present the wines at their Great Lakes Holiday Party to be held at Langdon Hall in Cambridge. The theme of the party was “Lumberjack … Continue reading →

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 896: A Relatively Quiet Wine Week

Posted on October 2, 2023 by tonyaspler

Malivoire Bisous Rosé (Non-Vintage) (Pinot Noir, Beamsville Bench; winery only, $34.95) Pale rose gold in colour; active mousse of tiny bubbles. A bouquet of wild strawberries and red apple; medium-bodied, dry, fresh and lively on the palate with a strawberry … Continue reading →

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 879: Niagara’s Riesling Queen

Posted on May 8, 2023 by tonyaspler

Emma Garner, winemaker at Thirty Bench invited me for a tasting of her Rieslings and reds. She is regarded in the region as the consummate Riesling producer. Thirty Bench Small Lot Steel Post Riesling 2020 Bright straw in colour with … Continue reading →

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 876: 50th Birthday Bash

Posted on April 3, 2023 by tonyaspler

Saturday, April 1st: Deborah and I were invited to celebrate Meg McGrath’s 50th birthday at a lunch at Erik Peacock’s Wellington Court Restaurant. Meg’s partner, Phil Dowell, winemaker at both Angels Gate and Kew Vineyard, had made special bottlings for … Continue reading →

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