Canadian ReportsBritish ColumbiaBy Anthony GismondiWhere there's smoke, is there necessarily fire damaged fruit? Efforts by Mission Hill and others to deal with the aftermath of the 2003 fires. OntarioBy David LawrasonThe Ontario Wine Awards draw record
TORONTO - Saturday, May 1, 2004 - The ninth annual Ontario Wine Awards took place last night at Queen's Landing in Niagara-on-the-Lake celebrating the premium quality of local Ontario wines. Gold, silver and bronze medals were awarded in 24 categories
An agreement in principle covering purchase of the Parducci Wine Cellars, planted vineyards surrounding the winery and various Parducci brands has been signed between current owner Carl Thoma and the MWG, with closing expected later in May. Purchase
The legitimate success of 'yellow tail,' the Casella family wine brand that is dominating store shelves in North America has left most major wine companies sucking wind (and losing market share) and now desperate to imitate
An internationally renowned expert in the sensory evaluation of wines has joined Brock University as the Director of the Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute (CCOVI), effective April 1, 2004. Dr. Isabelle Lesschaeve brings to CCOVI and Brock
Vancouver Playhouse Wine List Competition GOLD AWARD RECIPIENTS Bearfoot Bistro ~ Whistler, BC CRU Wine Restaurant ~ Vancouver, BC Divino Wine & Cheese Bistro ~ Calgary, AB La Terrazza ~ Vancouver, BC Sooke Harbour House ~ Sooke, BC SILVER AWARD
April Line-up on Newstands From Dreams to RealityBy Anthony Gismondi The influence of one man - Robert Mondavi - has spawned nearly five decades of growth in California wine. Executive editor Anthony Gismondi takes a look back at Mondavi's legacy and
Click on images for an enlarged view. Host Peter Blattmann Group with Andoni Luis Aduriz of Michelin-starred rest "Mugaritz" in San Sebastian Inthronisation of the group into the Brotherhood of "La Jurade de
Bruno G. Marti began his career as a 15-year old apprentice in Switzerland, moving to Puerto Rico and then to Canada in his early twenties where he cooked at the Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montreal. After four years he became Executive Chef of the well-known
Regional Wine Association Changes Name to the Napa Valley Vintners Name Change Reflected by New Logo and Identity System St. Helena, CA - March 15, 2004 - Formerly known as the Napa Valley Vintners
Dr. Loosen to release its first bottling with Stelvin® screwcaps Continuing frustrations with natural cork compel the highly regarded German winery to switch BERNKASTEL/MOSEL, GERMANY -- Dr. Loosen, a top-rated German wine producer, has decided to
MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO, February 13, 2004 - Vincor International Inc. (TSX:VN), one of North America's largest producers of wine and related products, today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire privately held Amberley Estate Pty Ltd.
February 9, 2004 (Calgary, AB) - RedPoint Media Group Inc., Alberta's largest independent magazine publisher, has purchased Wine Access Magazine and all of its assets, including the Canadian Wine Awards, the Canadian Brewing Awards and one of the largest
Grapevine, Texas, --- Inspired by the anniversary of the Wright Brothers flight at Kitty Hawk, John and Gina Puente Brancato, owners of La Bodega Winery at the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, are introducing "Aero Port," their first port wine.
Historic Spring Mountain Vineyard is now open to the public for tours and tastings by appointment following a decade behind iron gates. The reopening of the 845-acre Napa Valley estate promises to offer visitors a comprehensive overview of its handcrafted
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