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WineCamp is on Summer Break, back in the Fall
It’s simply too hot for any Camp that doesn’t involve a big lake. So, go grab yourself a big glass of cool Ontario Chardonnay and think about how great WineCamp 4 will be this fall! Cheers p.s. A few suggestions … Continue reading
Whetting your appetite for tonight!
Absolutely no better wine on a smokin’ hot day then a chilled glass of zesty, vibrant, crisp Ontario Riesling. We just happen to have one of the best riesling producers lined up for tonight – a glass of Flat Rock … Continue reading
First Speaker Announced…Moray Tawse of Tawse Winery
The romance of owning a winery – passing your days in the sunny vineyards, long lunches with a plethora of bread a cheeses, fantastic winemakers dinners at top restaurants, hanging out in the cellar indulging in your wines….it’s the good … Continue reading
WineCampTO No. 3 – Wednesday, Sept 1
On the verge of a stellar harvest in Ontario Wine Country, the excitement around the vineyards is palpable. Just because we’re in the big city doesn’t mean we can’t get a little buzz! So, how about we kick off this years … Continue reading
WineCampTO2 lived up to the billing of ‘all-natural’
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 … Continue reading
Thanks to sponsors for making the tickets so affordable!
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 … Continue reading
Final speaker, final wine, final hours until WineCampTO
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 … Continue reading
Keep pouring, 2 more wines for Tuesday’s WineCampTO
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. … Continue reading
ore vino for the Camp, wine #3 introduced
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 … Continue reading
Second Speaker, Second Wine, First in Canada
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. … Continue reading