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August 30, 20144

The shocking stance that the boss of WGAO is taking on privatizing the booze business in Ontario. It’s downright scary

Anyone else alarmed by the comments made by the boss of the Winery and Grower Alliance of Ontario, which represents, according to them, 85% of all Ont

August 25, 20142

#OldNiagara, Part IV: An amazingly fresh late harvest Riesling 1989 from one of Niagara’s most famous and historic properties: Vineland’s St. Urban Vineyard

One thing is becoming abundantly clear as I explore the older vintages of Niagara’s classic wines. The memories of those who made them aren’t as clear

August 20, 20140

#OldNiagara, Part III: Konzelmann Johannisberg Riesling 1990, a ‘diamond’ in the rough

Herbert Konzelmann is a fourth generation wine-maker and the first in the family to leave Germany in search of the next perfect spot to grow grapes. (

August 13, 20141

#oldniagara, bottle No. 2: A taste of the historic Marynissen Cabernet Sauvignon Lot 31 (A) 1991, a beauty that has aged with grace and poise

It just doesn’t get any more historic than the Marynissen Lot 31 Cabernet Sauvignon. (more…)

August 8, 20142

#oldniagara Part 1: Jim Warren’s Stoney Ridge Late Harvest Plekan Vineyard Riesling 1989; a grand old sweetie

Older wine, slowly matured naturally in a well-designed cellar, is the thing that really excites me about the vinous world. (more…)