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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 894: Kirby Estate and a Surprise

Posted on September 19, 2023 by tonyaspler

London friends Allison and Richard visited us, and we toured some vineyards with them, beginning with a new winery, Kirby Estate, 548 Line 1, Niagara-on-the-Lake, owned by Scott and Marie Kirby. The K of their name is artfully woven into … Continue reading →

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 893: Niagara College & Other Wines

Posted on September 12, 2023 by tonyaspler

Winemaker Allison Findlay at Niagara College Teaching Winery sent me the following wines to be designated Dean’s List: Niagara College Sauvignon Blanc Fumé 2020 Bright, straw color; grassy, green plum nose with a touch of oak spice; medium-bodied, dry, richly … Continue reading →

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 892: Naramata’s Roche Wines

Posted on September 4, 2023 by tonyaspler

“Deep roots in French tradition nourish our shared passion for soils, vines and wine. Dedicated to natural, artisanal farming and winemaking, we strive to reveal the intimate relation of wine and terroir. Each of our wines is the expression of … Continue reading →

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, Part 891: Muskoka Wines & Township 7

Posted on August 20, 2023 by tonyaspler

Deborah and I spent three days on Lake Muskoka in a friend’s cottage during which time we managed to demolish the following wines.

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 890: Niagara College Teaching Winery, and a Trip down Memory Lane

Posted on August 8, 2023 by tonyaspler

Niagara College Teaching Winery Viognier 2022 (St. David’s Bench) Clear, bright, lemon yellow in colour; spicy, peach pit nose with a thread of minerality; medium-bodied, dry richly extracted peach and lemon flavour with a floral note. Drink now and through … Continue reading →

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