Tag Archives: Ruffino

A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 765: Lakeside Cellars, BC

Posted on July 27, 2020 by

I received the following wines from Lakeside Cellars in Osoyoos, BC:

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 763: Webinar Wine Tasting

Posted on June 24, 2020 by

Friday, May 19th: Hosted a webinar wine tasting for healthcare clients of a law firm. Participants were sent a list of the following wines before the event so that they could have them in front of them while I talked … Continue reading →

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 706: Memorable Wines This Week

Posted on September 4, 2018 by

Tastings this past week: Ruffino Riserva Ducale Oro Chianti Classico 2014 (Tuscany – $47.95): Deep ruby colour; cedary, black cherry nose wit a sweet tobacco note; medium-bodied, dry, savoury, dark chocolate and black fruit flavours; beautifully balanced with a lovely … Continue reading →

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 680: Caledon Christmas

Posted on January 1, 2018 by

Monday, December 25th: Deborah and I drove up to Deborah’s niece in Caledon for Christmas dinner. We took Pinot the Wonderdog with us and she barked for the entire journey. I brought up five bottles of wine, which I tasted … Continue reading →

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