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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 991: Niagara College Teaching Winery
Monday, September 8th: Tasted a case of Niagara College wines this morning: NCTW Balance Brut (N/V) A blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Pale straw colour; active mousse of tiny bubbles; toasty. Leesy, apple and lemon zest bouquet; light-bodied, crisply … Continue reading
A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 979: Niagara College’s Newest Dean’s List Wines, Big Head Wines, Chevalier Dinner
Niagara College Dean’s List Viognier 2024 Bright, white gold in colour; fresh, honeysuckle and peach bouquet; full-bodied, just off dry; rich mouth feel; spicy, peach, guava and apricot flavours. (90) Niagara College Dean’s List Merlot 2023 Deep purple colour; cedary, … Continue reading
A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 964: Bachelder’s La Toussaint Release 2024
Sunday, February 23rd: Dinner at John Nadeau’s – aperitif wine with charcuterie, Terradora Dipaolo Greco di Tufo 2016 and with the pork chop, Southbrook Chardonnay Laundry Vineyard 2021. Tuesday, February 25th: Thomas Bachelder came over to the house with 19 … Continue reading
A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 959: Marynissen Wines
I spent several days suffering from severe leg pain before going to a local walk-in clinic (actually a hobble-in clinic). I thought it might be sciatica and followed Dr. Google’s instructions but to no avail. The doctor diagnosed it as … Continue reading
A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 945: A Quiet Wine Week
In March I reviewed a series of wines made by Allison Findlay and her students at Niagara College’s teaching winery. I have been doing this for many years, rating their wines for possible inclusion on the Dean’s List. The most … Continue reading
