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.
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2011
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Here I am in Windsor, Ontario for another round of the All Canadians which includes wines from across Canada (I was told that the first wine ever from Saskatchewan was entered this year). We assembled in the morning (9 AM) at The Other Place Catering venue to start our tasting of more than 1130 wines ... it always looks the most daunting in the morning. I wrapped my palate around Unoaked Chardonnay, Meade, Late Harvest, Soft Fruit Dessert wines, and then after lunch a pile of Merlots and Iced Ciders. Somewhere in there we also had the Sparkling wine taste off to determine the best Sparkler in Canada - I am sure I am not allowed to tell you who it is but I can say that the trophy will stay in Ontario with a first time winner. We break at 3:30 and are back at the hotel about 4 for a well deserved bit of rest before heading out to dinner. (to learn about our dinner and the wines tried click here)
To read about more interesting adventures thru the world of wine check out the On the Road With the Grape Guy blog.
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Back in 2008 I did something I have never done since: I had a guest writer write a blog entry of an event that I could not attend. His name was Fred Couch, and although I and my readers enjoyed his frank, honest assessment of Wrapped Up in the Vally 2008, a certin winery had some choice words for Mr. Couch (I think they threatened to eat his children, good thing for Fred that he does not have any). Anyway, it has taken me 2 years but I have coaxed Fred off the couch and on to the road again – this time for a look at the new 20 Valley event “Fresh”. Fred has also told me that he tried to remain positive, and where negativity did seep in he did not mention any names (I guess he wanted to not only protect the guilty but himself as well) …
“Get Fresh in Twenty Valley” Passport Event … By F.G. Couch ... (read Fred's take here)
To read about more interesting adventures thru the world of wine check out the On the Road With the Grape Guy blog.
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