Tag Archives: Tawse

A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 1005: Riesling’s Return and a Michelin Meal

Posted on January 19, 2026 by tonyaspler

Monday, January 12th: Deborah’s birthday. I prepared dinner. A glass of Perelada Cava while I was cooking sautéed Argentinian prawns in a cream sauce, on a bed of rice, with braised bok choy. The wine, Stoneleigh Sauvignon Blanc 2024 from … Continue reading →

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 924: Pentâge Winery, Tawse Vineyard and Flat Rock Cellars

Posted on April 29, 2024 by tonyaspler

Pentâge Winery Viognier 2018 (Okanagan Valley, BC) Light golden colour; fragrant, minerally, peach pit nose; medium to full-bodied, dry, richly extracted peach and pear flavours rounded with oak. (89) Pentâge Winery Hiatus 2018 (Okanagan Valley, BC) A blend of 43% … Continue reading →

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

Posted on May 4, 2022 by tonyaspler

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 →

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

Posted on March 16, 2020 by tonyaspler

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 →

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680 NEWS Wine Reviews – December 1–3, 2017

Posted on December 1, 2017 by tonyaspler

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 →

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