Tag Archives: Wines of the Week

A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 708: Bench 1775 in Naramata, BC

Posted on October 12, 2018 by tonyaspler

Wines tasted this week:

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Wines of the Week for May 17, 2018

Posted on May 17, 2018 by tonyaspler

Trius Barrel-Fermented Chardonnay 2016, Niagara ($19.95, Vintages #251470) Winemaker Craig Macdonald makes rich and compelling Chardonnays. His Barrel-Fermented Chardonnay 2016 is a wine that’s drinking well now but will age beautifully with a year or two in bottle. Bright straw … Continue reading →

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Wines of the Week for April 26, 2018

Posted on April 26, 2018 by tonyaspler

Three wines to be released at Vintages on Saturday April 28th: Flat Rock Cellars Chardonnay 2016 (Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Escarpment) $19.95 (Vintages #286278) Bright, pale straw colour; apple and citrus nose with a suggestion of oak and a light … Continue reading →

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 695: Ravine Vineyard

Posted on April 23, 2018 by tonyaspler

The highlight of the week was a visit to Ravine Vineyard on Saturday with Deborah, my son Guy, his wife Sasha, their baby daughter Isla and two of their friends. Winemaker Marty Werner toured us around the winery and led … Continue reading →

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Wines of the Week for April 19, 2018

Posted on April 19, 2018 by tonyaspler

Zenato San Benedetto Lugana 2016 (Veneto) ($18.95, Vintages #707158) Bright, medium straw in colour. Minerally, green melon bouquet; medium-bodied, dry, ripe melon and lemon flavours. Well-balanced. This 100% Trebbiano di Lugana is actually related to the Verdicchio family! (89) Food … Continue reading →

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