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Commemorating Chile’s milestone in fine wine with a special Toronto tasting honouring a legacy of excellence – a special contribution from Tony Aspler In October, I was invited to a tasting in Toronto to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Berlin tasting. Reminiscent of the ‘Judgement of Paris’ – when Napa Valley wines outscored Bordeaux and Burgundy in a blind tasting – in Berlin in…

Tonight’s white wine review is a lovely, vegan-friendly Pinot Gris from New Zealand that made its debut at the LCBO as a brand new arrival in last month’s October 5 LCBO New Release Collection. It is produced by Heaphy Vineyard, a wine brand that was only established in 2019, but has long roots deep into…

2022 Capriccio (Riesling) High Note Penticton, BC $28.00 Pale yellow with a green tinge and medium-light intensity.  Apricot pit, citrus, pineapple, honey, grapefruit pith, and minerality on the nose.  Good balance.  The flavours echo the nose followed by a medium-plus finish.  This is a slightly softer Riesling for those who find some too acidic. 89…

As part of UC Davis’s commitment to hire leading research faculty with an outstanding commitment to teaching and service that meets the needs of our diverse state and student population, the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at the University of California announces an Assistant Professor faculty position (9-month) in the Department of Viticulture and…

Garnet in color with a nice bright red berry nose. On the mid palate the displays some nice vibrant raspberries and red cherries. On the medium length finish the varietal rustic notes dance on the tongue and the firm tannins and acidity linger nicely … nice and dry. This is a lovely pinot that punches…

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