Category Archives: Wine Annoucements
What is this WineCampTO thing?
Simply put, WineCamp is about people getting together to taste wine (but it’s not snobby), learn about wine and meet other people who are interested in wine. It’s a really good time! This time around we’ll be pouring some amazing … 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
Third Wine Announced: Lailey Vineyard 2007 Syrah, Niagara River
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 … 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
Wine #1 Announced for WineCampTO 2
Flat Rock Cellars, 2007 Estate Chardonnay You’ve probably tried dozens of different chardonnays in your lifetime, possibly without you even knowing. It’s likely that when you’ve ordered the ‘white wine’ or ‘house wine’ the grape variety was chardonnay and it … Continue reading
Henry of Pelham 2007 Barrel Fermented Chardonnay
Wine #4 – Forget about your ABC’s There is a growing trend amongst some wine drinkers that I think can only be characterized as prejudice, pure and simple. It’s called ‘A.B.C’ or Anything But Chardonnay. I have one word for … Continue reading
Henry of Pelham’s Cuvee Catharine Brut
A sparkling second selection for WineCamp – Henry of Pelham, Cuvée Catharine Brut Non-Vintage Have you tried a nice Ontario sparkling wine recently? No, not talking about the Baby Duck at Grandma’s house over Christmas, nor the Hochtaler that you … Continue reading
First WineCamp Toronto wine announced
Today we are annoucing the first wine we have purchased for WineCamp. Black Prince’s 2007 Cabernet Franc Reserve This wine is produced in Ontario’s Prince Edward County and is a fantastic wine that everyone seems to enjoy. Have you tried … Continue reading