Yoga in the Vineyard ~ Go With The Flow will be held March 26 1:00pm at Flat Rock Cellars in Jordan, Ontario. Join us for a 1 hour yoga session, tour of the facility and flight of our exceptional wines! You will also receive a bowl of healthy vegan soup, and $15.00 to be spent at our wine shop. As you depart you’ll receive a certificate for a tour and taste for 10, because we know you won’t be able to stay away for long! Admission is $75.00 per person ($65.00 for wine club members). For information, call Allie Hughes […]
Events
In the Winemaker’s Boots
In the Winemaker’s Boots will be held March 20 9:00am at Flat Rock Cellars in Jordan, Ontario. Back by popular demand is one of the original In the Winemaker’s Boots events! This is a hands-on full day session that will give you the chance to participate in what really goes on behind the scenes here at Flat Rock Cellars. On March 20th we are focusing on Vineyard Pruning and Elevage in the Cellar – and you will get to help with all of the critical steps that take place as we get our vineyards ready to grow and wines ready […]
the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo 2011 Rodeo Uncorked! Wine Auction and Dinner
the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo 2011 Rodeo Uncorked! Wine Auction and Dinner will be held March 20 5:30 p.m. at Reliant Center in Houston, TX. One of the premiere wine events of the Southwest, the evening includes a reception with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction of champion wines and wine-related items, a sumptuous seated dinner with wines served from the competition, and the excitement of live auction bidding for award-winning and champion wines. Admission is $300 and up. Proceeds go to Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, benefiting the youth of Texas through scholarships. For information, call Nan […]
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo 2011 Rodeo Uncorked! Champion Wine Garden
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo 2011 Rodeo Uncorked! Champion Wine Garden will be held from March 01 to March 20 at Monday through Friday, 4 to 11 p.m., Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 11 p.m. at Reliant Center in Houston, TX. The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo 2011 Rodeo Uncorked! Champion Wine Garden is the place to be during this year’s rodeo season. Located in Carruth Plaza between Reliant Center and the Astrodome, this popular destination offers visitors an opportunity to relax, chat with friends, listen to music and sample award-winning wines from all […]
5 Quick Tips to Choose a Terrific Thanksgiving Wine
“No other holiday celebrates the gift of wine like Thanksgiving,” says Natalie MacLean, author of the bestselling book Red, White and Drunk All Over: A Wine-Soaked Journey from Grape to Glass. “Wine is a taste of the harvest along with all the delicious dishes on the table. But actually choosing a bottle can feel like a thankless task, especially with so many flavors to match.” Relax. Have a drink. And try some of Natalie’s suggestions for great wines to pair with Thanksgiving turkey and all the trimmings. In Red, White and Drunk All Over, which has just been published in […]
Jackson Triggs captures ‘Best Canadian Wine Producer’ at the IWSC Competition
Canada’s Jackson Triggs Okanagan Estate captured the ‘Best Canadian Producer’ award at the annual International Wine & Spirits Competition (IWSC), held last night in London, England. The IWSC is considered to be one of the most revered and influential wine competitions of its kind. Jackson Triggs’ Okanagan Estate Winemakers Brooke Blair and Derek Kontkanen were on hand to accept the award, presented by Prince Michael zu Salm-Salm, President, IWSC. “Being awarded ‘Best Canadian Producer’ at the IWSC is an honour and a testament to the great teamwork at Jackson Triggs. It’s the ultimate recognition and win,” says Derek […]
Top 10 Wines for Holiday Gifts
Here are the specific wines that I recommend for the tough-to-buy-for people on your holiday gift list. Click on the links for the full review, including tasting notes, score, food matches, bottle shots and complementary recipes. 1. Hairdresser: Fuss-free Rose 2. Psychiatrist: Balanced Pinot 3. The Boss: Boss Bordeaux 4. Personal Trainer: Light Riesling 5. Financial Planner: Long-Term Port 6. Travel Agent: Plug in your region here to find a local wine 7. Teacher: Learned Sherry 8. Mail Deliverer: Dependable Shiraz 9. Mechanic: Auto Wine 10. Online Date: Play-it-Safe Merlot
MFK Fisher: Consummate Eater, Drinker and Writer
It was such a thrill to travel to Palm Springs October 23 to accept the MFK Fisher Award for Excellence in Culinary Writing from Les Dames d’Escoffier International! I was touched by the support and warmth of the members that evening at the dinner ceremony. I was also moved by the outpouring of support on Twitter, Facebook and good old-fashioned e-mail: the real win was in sharing it with food-and-wine-loving friends! Here’s the press release from Les Dames d’Escoffier International. Thanks again guys! Cheers, Natalie Les Dames d’Escoffier International Announces Winner of the M.F.K. Fisher Award LOUISVILLE, KY–(Marketwire – November […]
California-bound in honor of the Grande Dame MFK Fisher
I can finally spill the beans! I’m heading to California next Friday for the annual conference of Les Dames d’Escoffier, the international culinary organization formed in honor of the French chef Auguste Escoffier. About a month ago, I received a phone call from one of the members telling me I had won the MFK Fisher Award for Excellence in Culinary Writing, an award that the group gives every two years. I assumed it was a joke, and there was a back-and-forth of "No!" "Yes" "No?" (If you’ve read the work of my fellow nominees Jane Black of the Washington Post and […]
Sip and Savour Girlfriends’ Getaways
The passion for wine and culinary excellence has never been hotter and Ontario offers a tantalizing menu of possibilities for you and your girlfriends to consider. Come walk the vineyards, sip at the tasting bar and savour the flavours of exceptional vintages. Enjoy food and wine paired dinners under the tutelage of exceptional chefs, and plan to do it all again very, very soon. If you are more hands-on, share in the fun of a culinary workshop and take a few tasty secrets home with you. Ottawa Girlfriends’ Getaway This one’s for the girls! Calling all girlfriends to retreat to […]
