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.

Report from - Lifford's Blogger Tasting ... February 11, 2009 (7:00pm)

25 Feb 2009

 

Lifford Wine Agency had one of those notions that I've never heard of before - I think they call that "an innovative idea":  invite bloggers to an evening tasting.  Greeted at the door with a hearty handshake, one of the reps in attendance said to me, "it's nice to have writers here who'll actually write something."  With less than twenty people in attendance plus (what seemed like), one agent for every attendee, Lifford paraded out twelve wines (1 Champagne, 4 whites, 7 reds) all now available, or soon to be available, at the LCBO.  Liffords owner made a brief speech before the tasting began.  His key phrase, that I am sure he wanted us all to remember, "we sell enjoyment", which he must have repeated three times; all he needed was the Casino Rama tagline, "big time", and I think he just might have a slogan for his next print ad.  Anyway, here are my top selections from this evening's offerings ... (Read more)

 

To read about more interesting adventures thru the world of wine check out the On the Road With the Grape Guy blog.

 

 

Report from - Bokke Inc. Tasting ... February 11, 2009 (3:00pm)

25 Feb 2009

 

I met Eleanor Cosman, President of Bokke Wines, a few weeks ago at the Australian Masterclass ... she handed me a card and invited me to her small portfolio tasting of about ten wines (she called her "Top Ten Tasting").  These are not all the wines she represents, just a small sampling of them (from what I gather, her most popular).  Bokke specializes in South African wine, that's because Eleanor grew up very near South Africa's wine country, so these wines are near and dear to her heart ... she also has a few wines from Austria, New Zealand and Argentina on her list.  As usual I had my favorites – here is my top three of the top ten: ... (Read more)

 

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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