Canadian Sommelier, On-Air (TV, radio) Wine & Spirits Somm, Valpolicella Wine Specialist
A small group of Ottawa based wine trade professionals had the distinct pleasure of attending the Yalumba Family Vineyards Fall Tour 2013 tasting event hosted by Jane Ferrari, the Australian and New Zealand Wine Society of Ottawa, and the Australian High Commissioner in Ottawa.The Yalumba wine company is the oldest family-owned winery in Australia. Founded... Continue Reading →
Enjoying a nice meal and conversation with chief winemaker Anthony Walkenhorst was terrific. Anthony leading us through six of his wines paired with customized individual dishes, now that was fantastic. Wonderful opportunity to spend a couple hours with a talented winemaker whom lives and works further away from us than virtually any other winemaker on... Continue Reading →
In 1870 Don Maximiano Errazuriz planted a vineyard in Panquehue, a small town located North of Santiago in the Aconcagua Valley. Not too long afterwards, Don Maximiano Errazuriz, with the help of his son, Rafael, would own the world's largest single owner vineyard (~ 700 hectares). With 140+ vintages under their belt, Errazuriz has made... Continue Reading →
The Italian wine and food pairing event hosted by Ruffino Italian wines and Graffiti's Italian Eatery in Kanata was a huge success. Executive Chef Neil Mather paired five incredible dishes with complimentary Italian wines from the well known Tuscan wine house, Ruffino. It was terrific to have Ruffino's National Brand Ambassador, Robert Ghezzo, along with... Continue Reading →
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