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.
The annual Bouchard / Fevre / Ponciago tasting comes to town around this time every year and gives us a good look at the state of wines coming out of Burgundy for that vintage year. Plus the bonus of the Ponciago Gamays, out of Beaujolais, is always a treat. Here is a look at my favourites of the day listed by producer: (click to see my wines of choice)
Due to conflicts on my schedule I could not make the World Chardonnay Tasting held at Allen's on the Danforth ... I asked fellow writer and friend Dean Tudor to go in my stead, for those who don't know Dean, he is "food and wine writer of reference tools since 1969. Professor Emeritus of Journalism, Ryerson University, Toronto, and professional wine writer. www.deantudor.com" - here is his take and reaction from the day: (see Dean's take here)
