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680 NEWS wine reviews – January 5–7, 2018

Posted on January 5, 2018 by

Château des Charmes Vidal Icewine 2016 This is Icewine weather and one of the best Ontario Icewines I’ve sampled from last year’s vintage is Château des Charmes Vidal Icewine 2016. Old gold in colour, it has a rich, spicy bouquet … Continue reading →

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Wines of the Week for December 7, 2017

Posted on December 6, 2017 by

Torres Altos Ibericos 2014 (Rioja) $12.95 until December 31 (LCBO #527291) 100% Tempranillo wine from Spain’s Rioja region. Deep ruby in colour it shows a cedary, cherry nose with sandalwood and floral notes; it’s medium-bodied and dry; expect elegant, savoury, … Continue reading →

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 676: Kitchen Finished!

Posted on December 3, 2017 by

Monday, November 27th: A quiet day, racking up the paces as I walk Pinot. She has two favourite routes. One is along a path by the Martindale Pond that leads ultimately to Henley Island. There is a large open area … Continue reading →

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