Michael Pinkus Wine Review - On the Road with the Grape Guy

On the Road with the Grape Guy

On the Road with the Grape Guy is a on-going feature that follows me from event to event ... I post my thoughts, feelings and reviews of what happened and what I tasted ... basically it is here that I review the events I attend and the things that thrilled me.

Report from: Ponciago Bouchard & Fevre Tasting

04 Aug 2015

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(April 15, 2015) ... The annual Villa Ponciago, Bouchard Pere & Fils and Willian Fevre tasting, put on by Woodman Wines and Spirits, is one of the highlights of the spring tasting season - for many it is the first taste of newly finished vintage of Burgundian wine, this time it's the 2013. Then of course there is the beauty of Beaujolais that is Villa Ponciago - and we'll start there:

Click here to see the best wines tasted from Ponciago, Bouchard and Fevre

Report from: The Throw Down Pinot Noir vs Cabernet Franc

03 Aug 2015

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The wines from Lailey were paired with the Duck Confit(August 1, 2015) ... This was the dinner where we pitted Pinot Noir versus Cabernet Franc in the first ever Ontario Wine Challenge Throw Down held at Wellington Court in St. Catharines - below are the courses that were served and the wines that accompanied them - may the best wine win ...