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 - Dinner at Chanos in Windsor, ACWC, Night 2 ... May 18, 2010

18 May 2010

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It's the second night of the All Canadian Wine Championships - the last night actually - and the farewell dinner. Tonight we are at a trio of restaurants known locally as the 255 Downtown (on Ouellette Ave): Chanoso's / Oishii / Catering - for an Asian/Fusion dinner, complete with wines from around the world.

Let's start with the wines: (you know what to do, click here for information on the wine and food extravaganza)

To read about more interesting adventures thru the world of wine check out the On the Road With the Grape Guy blog.

Report from - Dinner at Mazaar in Windsor, All Canadian Wine Championships ... May 17, 2010

17 May 2010

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It's night one of the All Canadian Wine Championships held in Windsor. I can't tell you too much about the wines I tried today but I think Ontario will be very excited by the Sparkling wine awards. My panel tasted through 185 wines this afternoon from Meritage blends to Chardonnays under $25, fruit wines and sweet wines ... palate fatigue finally took hold this evening at dinner.

Tonight's dinner was held at Mazaar, a Lebanese restaurant on Ouellette Avenue, just minutes away from the hotel we are staying at. The wine flowed fairly freely but I have to admit ... (find out about the wine and food at this evening's dinner)

To read about more interesting adventures thru the world of wine check out the On the Road With the Grape Guy blog.