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Every well-known wine region has a signature grape or two. Napa Valley has built a world-renown reputation on its bold premium Cabernet Sauvignon.

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Somewhereness 2013

On April 29, 2013 By

Earlier this month, the Somewhereness group continued its ongoing goal to help define Ontario's uniqueness through the wine glass with a tasting at the MaRS building.

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Earlier this month, Brock's Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute's (CCOVI) Experts' Tasting served as a coming out party for those that have yet to discover Niagara is making some formidable red wines.

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Despite record-breaking temperatures that were more reminiscent of spring bud break than the frigid -8 to -12˚C required to make great Icewine, the 2013 Niagara Icewine Gala  was focused on celebrating the region's most famous export.

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With its giant periwinkle wall and an interesting line-up of new releases and library wines at the tasting bar Southbrook is always a great place to visit when your touring in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

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Somewhereness 2012

On May 11, 2012 By

A.O.C.   D.O.C., D.O.P., D.V.A., V.Q.A. The regulations behind these three-letter guarantees differ but they all essentially come down to the simple concept that place matters when it comes to food and wine. That's at the heart of Somewhereness— a wine tasting event started by a handful of small- to mid-sized Ontario [...]

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In recent years three of the most influential and exciting threads in the food scene have been a focus on locally-sourced ingredients, the open kitchen and social media. All of these came together earlier in the week with Jamie Kennedy's Open Kitchen+ Project.

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The 2012 edition of the Niagara Icewine Festival begins with the popular and elegant gala. It's a night of fantastic food, VQA Icewine and table wine and a celebration of bringing the two together amongst great company.

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