Tag Archives: Tawse

A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 839: Tawse Wines

Tawse Quarry Road Riesling 2019 (Vinemount Ridge) Pale straw in colour; minerally, grapefruit nose with a light floral note; developing petrol aromas; just off-dry, honeyed grapefruit and lime flavours with zesty acidity. Long, crisp finish. Can be opened now but … Continue reading

Posted in Wine Lover's Diary | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 754: Pinot Noir Affair

Wednesday, March 11: Took the Megabus into Toronto for a tasting of Pinot Noir wines scheduled to be featured in The Pinot Affair at 10 Ontario wineries, April 24–26. The event was held at Chez Nous Wine Bar, 798 Queen … Continue reading

Posted in Wine Lover's Diary | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

680 NEWS Wine Reviews – December 1–3, 2017

Château de Pierreux Brouilly 2015 Beaujolais Nouveau is one thing but for a more complex wine try this village-named Beaujolais from a warm vintage – Château de Pierreux Brouilly 2015. Deep purple-ruby in colour, it offers a nose of black cherries … Continue reading

Posted in 680 NEWS | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Wines of the Week for November 23, 2017

Three wines from Vintages, to be release Saturday, November 25th Tawse Sketches of Niagara Riesling 2015 (Ontario) $18.95 (Vintages #89029) A very reliable Riesling in vintage after vintage. Pale straw in colour; spicy, minerally nose of honeyed grapefruit; light-bodied, off-dry, … Continue reading

Posted in Wines of the Week | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment