Published 9. March 2010 at 3:10 pm - No Comments
The last two speakers are going to talk about the two main part of drinking wine: the wine it self and the glass
Derek Barnett, from Lailey Vineyards, will talk about wine making in Ontario. Derek was born in England and studied agriculture in the UK. He came to Canada to work in agriculture...
Published 5. March 2010 at 3:07 pm - No Comments
Wine #3 Picks up Gold at Cuvee Wine Awards 2009
Not to overstate the importance of WineCamp, but it’s a little suspicious that Lailey Vineyards 2007 Syrah was awarded a Gold medal at last weekends Cuvee Wine Awards only days after we decided to make it the third wine for our ‘Campers. I...
Published 2. March 2010 at 9:29 pm - No Comments
Pitch a tent and get ready to cozy up around the tuscan table to talk wine.
Published 23. February 2010 at 3:03 pm - No Comments
One of the most common questions about WineCamp has been the schedule. Well here it is…at least the first version… we are open to changes and suggestions.
6:00 – 6:15 introduction mingle learn the different wines
6:15 – 6:40 taste the first two wines
6:40 – 7:00 Tony Aspler...
Published 27. September 2009 at 3:29 pm - No Comments
No synthetic wines, speakers or participants were involved!
WineCampTO2 has come and gone and we’re only left with the lovely long finish of fine Ontario Syrah, Meritage, Merlot, Gamay, Chardonnay, and Riesling from the finest estates in the Niagara region Southbrook Vineyards, Flat Rock Cellars,...
Published 21. September 2009 at 3:28 pm - No Comments
We can only offer you such great wines and speakers in such a sweet venue due to the support of a couple of fantastic companies:
The Fine Wine Reserve – Toronto’s premiere wine storage facility offering both self service wine storage and custodial wine storage.
WineryToHome.com –...
Published 21. September 2009 at 3:26 pm - No Comments
A cheesy finish to WineCamp
Krista Broadhurst is the Assistant Sommelier at Jamie Kennedy Wine Bar and she’s passionate about more than just wine. Surprise, she also loves cheese, Canadian artisan cheese to be exact. Krista will wrap up the Camp with some cheesy delights and bring along an intriguing...
Published 20. September 2009 at 3:25 pm - No Comments
The year on the bottle says a lot
Although we may not pay much attention to the year the grapes were grown (vintage) written on the label, it has more impact on the juice within then any other single factor. A cold rainy summer can lead to under-ripened grapes and will translate into red wines with...
Published 19. September 2009 at 3:24 pm - No Comments
Easy going, likes to party, gets along well with others (foods)
You’ve probably heard of the grape variety, and hence the wine, Pinot Noir. Well, think of Gamay Noir as Pinot’s younger, high energy, up for anything cousin. They grew up close to one another in France, Pinot in Burgundy and...
Published 17. September 2009 at 3:23 pm - No Comments
Ann Sperling, Director of Winemaking and Viticulture at Southbrook Vineyards
Preferring to think of herself as a ‘Winegrower’, instead of ‘Winemaker’, Ann Sperling is credited with making the first every biodynamic wine in Canada – 2008 Southbrook Vineyards Cabernet Rose....
The last two speakers are going to talk about the two main part of drinking wine: the wine it self and the glass
Derek Barnett, from Lailey Vineyards, will talk about wine making in Ontario. Derek was born in England and studied agriculture in the
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Wine #3 Picks up Gold at Cuvee Wine Awards 2009
Not to overstate the importance of WineCamp, but it’s a little suspicious that Lailey Vineyards 2007 Syrah was awarded a Gold medal at last weekends Cuvee Wine Awards only days after we decided to make it the third wine for our ‘Campers. I suppose this
read more..