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Our newest chapter is starting off the New Year right.
http://www.eventbrite.ca/e/inaugural-ows-london-tasting-tickets-15074142165?ref=ebtn
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Join us next Wednesday, August 20 as we take in the races and enjoy some great Ontario wine, over a three-course buffet dinner.
Jim Clark, President of Colio Wines will be in attendance and will serve his "Lily" at the reception.
Jockey legend, and Hall of Famer, Sandy Hawley, will host a handicapping session, so you can perfect your betting skills before nights end.
There is even the chance to enter the winners circle and get your picture taken with the winning horse.
Be sure to get your ticket now as quantities are limited!
See you at the races!
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Join us as we hosted Ontario wine history.
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Thoughts on the size of wine zones with particular reference to Niagara, ON Canada.
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MARCH 12, 2014 - Watch slam dunk champ Terrence Ross come of age as a leader with the Toronto Raptors as you drink wine from Ontario’s maturing regions.
This is a fabulous opportunity to discover and learn about Ontario wines from sommelier Anne Martin, and then enjoy an entertaining basketball game at the ACC. A one of a kind event that is perfect for adults young and old!
You’ll also be entered to win an autographed frame by Terrence Ross simply by attending -- but fans can still have a chance to win by sharing the event details with your friends on twitter. Just mention @1OWS or #ONwineSlamDunk...
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TASTE THE BACHELDER PROJECT:
THREE TERROIRS. TWO GRAPES. ONE WINEMAKER.
Monday, February 10, 2014 - Toronto
Thomas Bachelder will be leading this tasting.
THE NIAGARA ESCARPMENT
Niagara Chardonnay 2011 $29.95 LCBO
Niagara Saunders 2011 Single Vineyard $44.95 LCBO
Niagara Wismer 2011 Single Vineyard $44.95 LCBO
Niagara Lowrey Vineyard Pinot Noir 2011 $44.95 LCBO
THE HILLS OF OREGON
Oregon Pinot Noir 2011 $34.95 LCBO
Oregon Johnson Vineyard Pinot Noir 2011 $44.95 SAQ
Oregon Chardonnay 2011 $29.95 LCBO
BURGUNDY – “LA BOURGOGNE”
6 Pernand 1er Cru ‘La Creux de la Net’ Pinot Noir 2011 $38.00 SAQ
Bourgogne Chardonnay 2010 $29.95 LCBO
BACHELDER is a “Garagiste” project making and bottling finely-perfumed Pinot Noirs and stunning, mineral Chardonnays in three regions: Oregon, Niagara and Burgundy.
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The #100milepinot event, new event write up on my website http://bit.ly/1b5uqrm #wine #ontario #ontwine #onwine #winemakers #thomasbachelder #normanhardie #ontariowinesociety #ows #vqa #canada #canadianwine #niagara #peleeisland #angelsgate #burningkiln #tawse #coyotesrun #pinot #pinotnoir #thewinedoctor #pinotenvy
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"Ontario Wine Society will be hosting its first 2014 event next week with an ode to local pinot noir."
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Discover how soils, growing seasons, microclimates and winemaking methods can significantly impact vintage wines. Please see the flyer below for the wine list for this event.
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"As the curtain falls on 2013 the @WineAlign teams looks back on wines and trends that caught their attention and fancy in the past year. All with the perspective of course that they portend the futu..."
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@SavvyCompany has YOU covered this Christmas!
Be Savvy! Our team of Savvy Sommeliers are here to help! There is still time to wrap up these gifts:
Our #1 gift: Savvy Selections wine of the month club 3, 4 or 6 month subscription
Our ever popular Wine Appreciation 101 ‘Class’ with Savvy Sommelier Debbie Trenholm
NEW this year! Cheesey FUN-damentals ‘Class’ – a full day with our Cheese Sommelier Vanessa Simmons
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Vidal bound for Eiswein @VinelandEstates pic.twitter.com/dfZddGqdJr
— Dan DeGryp (@GrypVine) December 14, 2013
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Plans are coming together for our 100 Mile Pinot event in Toronto (U of T, Faculty Club) on January 13th! Tickets & info TBA!
Buy an OWS membership for a friend and give the gift of local wine events ALL YEAR LONG! www.ontariowinesociety.com
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First glimpse of our 2014 Toronto #ontariowine #events!
January 13, 2014 - Pinot Envy Book Launch & Tasting, Faculty Club
February 1/2, 2014 - Icewine Weekend, Cave Spring, Inn on the Twenty
February 10, 2014 - Bachelder Wines event, Faculty Club
March 12, 2014 - Raptors Game & Tasting, ACC, Hot Stove Club
June 7, 2014 - LENS Bus Trip, Lake Erie North Shore
Think you have some ideas for unique local wine events?
Then volunteer for OWS as an event planner to show us what you've got!
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Celebrating 25 Years with the Speck Family!
Henry of Pelham’s 25th Anniversary
Wine Bar 9, Toronto
by OWS President, Ken Burford
Henry of Pelham (HoP) was just 3 years old when the Ontario Wine Society (OWS) was created in 1991. Since then there has been a close association between the two organizations. Both Matt and Dan served on our original board of the OWS, (Toronto’s chapter board) and Paul liaised with us as chair of the Wine Council of Ontario (WCO) from 2000 to 2005. HoP has participated in many, many OWS events and they have many times been the exclusive winery due to their popularity.
However, since I have been involved with the OWS, this was by far the best HoP-featured event yet. Why?
Paul (and Melissa), Dan (and Louise), Matt, and Mom, Bobbi Speck, were all in attendance. Apparently, it is rare to get them all in the same room together, but we did it!
Approx 100 OWS members, guests of HoP and others who support HoP still managed an intimate, but celebratory atmosphere.
A special sparkling VIP pre-reception was held for HofP Prestige wine club members.
Many of the top quality wines that HoP currently produces and rare library wines were poured to the delight of all.
Wines were fabulously matched to a meal designed by Chef Bryan Burke of Wine Bar 9 Church.
All three brothers spoke and shared stories about HoP and their wines with guests.
A few folks took the chance to speak about Henry of Pelham during “open mic” sessions.
Wine writers and other industry-related guests attended, including: Bill Munnelly (Billy’s Best Bottles) and his wife Kato Wake, Tony Aspler, Konrad Ejbich, Suresh Doss (Spotlight City), Jaymz Bee (JAZZ.FM), Barbara Lica (Jazz Vocalist), Vivianna Castell (Vocalist), John Maxwell (owner of Allen’s restaurant), Bruce Barber (OWS Past President) and his wife Terri Tinella (they were celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary!) and Bob Moore (founding OWS board member and OWS Past President).
An anniversary cake was presented to the family at the end of the evening and shared with attendees.
Wine Bar 9 gave each attendee a bag of homemade caramel to munch on the way home.
Menu & Wine List Reminder
Reception:
Wild Mushroom Croquette accompanied by truffle aioli / 2007 Speck Family Reserve Pinot Noir
Butter Poached Lobster-Stuffed Puff Pastry Garnished with dill and capers / 2010 Speck Family Reserve Chardonnay
Dinner:
Panko-crusted Brie With preserved Ontario Heirloom Tomatoes / 2008 Cuvée Catharine Carte Blanche Blanc de Blanc*
Smoked Wild Salmon Ravioli With pink peppercorns, pea sprouts, and citrus beurre blanc / 2008 Speck Family Reserve Riesling
Seared Muscovy Duck Breast & Crispy Duck Confit, Parsnip and black truffle purée, butter-fried Brussels sprouts, and Niagara sour cherries / 2002 Reserve Cabernet-Merlot* & 1995 Reserve Baco Noir* (Magnums)
Dessert:
Lemon & Icewine Poached Pear, Raspberry Anglaise and praline almonds / 2004 Riesling Icewine*
* Henry of Pelham Library Wines
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