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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 1034: Palatine Hills, Winemaker Portraits, a Baby Visit and an Estate Dinner

Monday, August 24th: I received the following samples from Palatine Hills to review: Palatine Hills Savage Brut Sparkling (traditional method) Deep golden in colour; subdued mousse of fine bubbles; toasty, leesy bouquet of peaches; light to medium-bodied, dry; dried apricot … Continue reading

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 986: Palatine Hills, Pentâge and a Cottage with Fine Wines

Wednesday, August 6th: A tasting at home with Jill Troyer, author of the upcoming biography of Paul Bosc Sr., founder of Château des Charmes, The Winemaker’s Gamble (to be published by Mosaic Press). Palatine Hills Skin Fermented Orange Viognier 2024 … Continue reading

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 985: Lakeview wines, Summer in White and Innisikillin’s 50th

Wednesday, July 30th: A tasting of Lakeview Wine Co. Wines. EastDell Black Label Chardonnay Sur Lie 2022 (Niagara-on-the-Lake) Straw colour; toasty, apple and pear bouquet with a light floral note; medium-bodied, dry, peachy-lemony flavours with lively acidity and a long … Continue reading

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