Tag Archives: Ruffino

A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 917: Bottled Brilliance & a Great Dinner Party

Posted on March 11, 2024 by tonyaspler

Wednesday, March 6th: Allison Findlay, Niagara College’s winemaker, invited Deborah and me to attend a dinner at Ruffino’s in Niagara-on-the-Lake. The evening was titled “Bottled Brilliance” and featured a series of the College’s Dean’s List wines matched to Chef Emre’s … 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 800: Huff Estate and Austrian Wines

Posted on June 22, 2021 by tonyaspler

It’s my 800th diary entry. I think I’ll celebrate by tasting some wine. First, a set from Huff Estate, in Prince Edward County, Ontario.

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 772: Nature versus Nurture

Posted on October 19, 2020 by tonyaspler

Flat Rock Cellars Pinot Experiment Ed Madronich, proprietor of Flat Rock Cellars, invited me to a Zoom tasting of the winery’s 2019 Pinot Noirs. He had sent over a bottle of each of the Estate Pinot Noir, Gravity Pinot Noir … Continue reading →

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

Posted on July 27, 2020 by tonyaspler

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

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