Tag Archives: Niagara College Teaching Winery

A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 929: Sue-Ann Staff and Niagara College Teaching Winery

Posted on June 18, 2024 by tonyaspler

Sue-Ann Staff Estate Winery Riesling 2011 (Niagara Peninsula) Old gold in colour; citrus bouquet with that petrol note of aged Riesling; light-bodied, mature, just off-dry lime and grapefruit flavours with a honeyed note; well-balanced, with a long finish. Drinking well … Continue reading →

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 893: Niagara College & Other Wines

Posted on September 12, 2023 by tonyaspler

Winemaker Allison Findlay at Niagara College Teaching Winery sent me the following wines to be designated Dean’s List: Niagara College Sauvignon Blanc Fumé 2020 Bright, straw color; grassy, green plum nose with a touch of oak spice; medium-bodied, dry, richly … Continue reading →

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 890: Niagara College Teaching Winery, and a Trip down Memory Lane

Posted on August 8, 2023 by tonyaspler

Niagara College Teaching Winery Viognier 2022 (St. David’s Bench) Clear, bright, lemon yellow in colour; spicy, peach pit nose with a thread of minerality; medium-bodied, dry richly extracted peach and lemon flavour with a floral note. Drink now and through … Continue reading →

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 834: A Paper Bottle?

Posted on March 25, 2022 by tonyaspler

Cantina Goccia 3Q 2018 (Umbria) A blend of Sangiovese with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Medium ruby colour; medicinal nose of chocolate and plum; medium-bodied, dry, earthy, plum and black cherry flavours with a dark chocolate finish. (88) The bottle is … Continue reading →

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 833: Twisted Lola – Wines of Flat Rock Cellars, Pelee Island and Niagara College Teaching Winery

Posted on March 14, 2022 by tonyaspler

Lola Limited Edition White 2020 (Pelee Island, $17.95, LCBO #256510, to be released in LCBO’s P3 period, which begins May 21st) A blend of 33.5% Pinot Gris, 33.5% Auxerrois and 33% Pinot Blanc. Light straw in colour; minerally, lightly floral, … Continue reading →

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