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 - Made in Italy (2 of 4) ... April 14, 2008

15 Apr 2008

 

Missed Part 1 – click here.

Tonight’s event was a little more publicized, although a little less organized.  The theme was “Italian Wine for Sushi”, a seemingly oddball combination for sure.  This time the Italian Trade Commission took over InQuattro on Hazelton Avenue in Yorkville, a clothing store housed in an architecturally interesting building; surrounded by plenty of Versace we sipped on wine and nibbled on fresh Sushi made by the staff from Sushi Inn (120 Cumberland). 

The folks from Sushi Inn were already there when I arrived ... (Read more)

 

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

Report from - Made in Italy (1 of 4) ... April 10, 2008

14 Apr 2008

 

At 5:45pm on Wednesday April 9th, I received an email inviting me to an Italian wine tasting event as a Vespa dealership (in the Eglinton and Laird area), to be held on Thursday April 10 from 6-8pm.  On that same day I got another invite – this time by phone – from Sante (Toronto Wine Show) to attend their press conference, to be held on Thursday April 10 in the afternoon.  What’s with all this last minute stuff?  Anyway, I decided to forego the Sante event and instead checked out Italian event in the evening.

The event was cutely entitled “Italian Wines for Happy Hour” ... (Read more)

 

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

 

 

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