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.
19
Jun
2007
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Category: On the Road with the Grape Guy
The New Vintages Grille was an opportunity for 27 wineries to open and pour two of their new wines. Some of these same wineries were taking part in the Discovery Pass program, while others used this as their only opportunity to meet and greet the wine buying public. Colio came all the way from the Lake Erie North Shore to pour their newest, while 20 Bees took this opportunity to showcase a couple of theirs, mainly due to the lack of a facility to do so on their property at this time. One winery in particular took the bull by the horns and brought only one wine to the party - and spun liquid gold with it – and it turned out to be the Highlight-Wine-of-the-Night ... (Read More)
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06
Jun
2007
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During this year’s Wine and Herb Festival, I took some time out to pop into Lailey Vineyard, who were having their open house and new release weekend. On this particular weekend they were releasing nine new wines to the public, and I got a sneak peek at some up-and-comers over the next few months. With nine wines there is no way to describe them fully in the space I have, so for now let's look at a short description of each. My advice is to go to Lailey and try the ones that interest you ... and there’s bound to be at least one or two on this list.
More Articles ...
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Report from - 13th Street Winery - June 2, 2007
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Report from - Tawse Winery Open House - June 2, 2007
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Report from - Malivoire Wine Company Open House - June 2, 2007
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Report from - Wine & Herb Festival - May 26/27, 2007
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Report from - Terroir, Prince Edward County - May 19, 2007
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Report from - New Zealand Wine Fair - May 17, 2007
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Report from - The Lifford Grand Tasting - May 9, 2007
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Report from - Sante, International Tasting - May 10, 2007
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Report from - Somewhereness - April 30, 2007
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Report from - Vinexx Wine Tasting April 24, 2007
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Report from - Austrian Annual Wine Fair Wednesday April 25, 2007
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Report from - Greek Wines Road Show April 19, 2007
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Report from - Ontario Wine Awards Gala Dinner & Award Ceremony April 21, 2007
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Report from - California Wine Fair - April 16, 2007
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Report from - Hamilton Food & Drink Fest - April 1, 2007