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Rick VanSickle

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Wine Writer. Live in Niagara. Drink Niagara. Eat Niagara. Drink Ontario. Also B.C., Bordeaux, Rhone, Burgundy. If you find my golf game, please return. 🍷

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Joined February 2009
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Rick VanSickle
2 days
Like father, like daughter ... Andrea Kaiser making wines that her famous father Karl Kaiser loved to craft and drink with friends and family. Her brand Drea's Wine Co. is a reflection of her father's legacy. Story now posted on Wines in Niagara ... πŸ‘‰ https://t.co/fmchqeOeTy
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Rick VanSickle
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Take a walk on the wild side with The Farm's sub-brand, RR81 Wines. It's here that winemaker Morgan Juniper can let her hair down a bit with these low intervention Niagara wines. We preview the full portfolio released next week, on Wines in Niagara ... πŸ‘‰ https://t.co/AHNpsKxpt6
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Rick VanSickle
10 days
Rhone white wine varietals and blends are taking Niagara by storm as more and more of these grapes are planted. Wines in Niagara writer Lidija Biro explains why in this post now live on Wines in Niagara πŸ‘‰ https://t.co/Lu1T0bQLgs
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Rick VanSickle
11 days
Great list of wines under $25 at the LCBO ...
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Rick VanSickle
17 days
Niagara's Stratus Vineyard winery is extending a helping hand for vineyard workers impacted by devastating hurricane in Jamaica. How you can help in this news and tasting report now live on Wines in Niagara πŸ‘‰ https://t.co/CJ8V5opNMg
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Rick VanSickle
21 days
Well, this is awesome!
@BlueJays
Toronto Blue Jays
21 days
Let's ride. #WANTITALL
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Rick VanSickle
21 days
It's the largest collection of small-lot Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs from Niagara that Thomas Bachelder has ever released. We have a preview of the 23 wines in advance of the official release tomorrow (Nov. 1). You don't want to miss this πŸ‘‰ https://t.co/Jo0q4cGAkg
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Rick VanSickle
24 days
In this taste report on Wines in Niagara, we focus on new wines from Dobbin Estate, Flat Rock Cellars' "Monolith" ties wines and @InniskillinWine's new single-vineyard series. Just follow the link here https://t.co/27RvyNojlY
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Rick VanSickle
1 month
The Eagle has landed! Niagara's most anticipated new winery, Stone Eagle, is set to open soon. Wines in Niagara is among the first to get a tour inside and taste the exclusive wines. Our story now live on Wines in Niagara ... πŸ‘‰ https://t.co/1ymZldnlSy
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Rick VanSickle
1 month
Have you ever tasted a $1,000, 50-year-old Gamay Noir from Niagara? The results may surprise you. The history behind the ChΓ’teau-Gai wine, and the man who opened it, all in this post on Wines in Niagara here ... πŸ‘‰ https://t.co/iH4FZVAQB9
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Rick VanSickle
1 month
High school buddies, Riesling "nerds" and now wine brand owners with their very first Niagara wine released into the world. Our story and review now posted on Wines in Niagara ... πŸ‘‰ https://t.co/SYzQ2lcNnb
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Rick VanSickle
1 month
A Canadian winemaking couple's exciting passion project in Mendoza, Argentina, is bringing top Malbecs from @VersadoWine to the Ontario market. Their story and their wines in review now posted on Wines in Niagara πŸ‘‰ https://t.co/YhoENXH4XG
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Rick VanSickle
2 months
BREAKING NEWS: A visionary and giant of the Canadian wine industry has passed away. Reaction and the legacy of Allan Jackson recounted in this post now on Wines in Niagara πŸ‘‰ https://t.co/no1Y08gp1p
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Rick VanSickle
2 months
Sales of Ontario VQA wines at the @LCBO continue to soar and some wineries believe they can keep their market share long after the ban on U.S. wines is lifted. Story on Wines in Niagara ... πŸ‘‰ https://t.co/3HhSJgvGnK
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Rick VanSickle
2 months
Now, this is awesome!
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Toronto Police Mounted Unit
2 months
Hey George Springer we heard someone is looking for a ride…. @bluejays GO JAYS GO !!
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Rick VanSickle
2 months
A mysterious and sensational Niagara Cab Sauv revealed, a Niagara grower joins the winemaking club and new wines from Liebling ... it's all in this Niagara Wine Report now live on Wines in Niagara ... https://t.co/ZytjorJAHU
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Rick VanSickle
2 months
Dear @AppleTV … his name is pronounced Luke-us @BlueJays … and he hits bombs.
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Rick VanSickle
2 months
Big tasting report on Wines in Niagara featuring some nicely cellared wines coming to Vintages stores, plus the wines from 15th century Tuscan producer Vignamaggio. Follow the link here ... πŸ‘‰ https://t.co/eWnx36WSV7
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Rick VanSickle
2 months
New @KacabaVineyards winemaker Chris Robinson brings 20 year of experience to the Niagara winery. And already his presence is having an impact. Story, reviews, Q&A now live on Wines in Niagara πŸ‘‰ https://t.co/kzu9nnuyqM
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