ProWein 2011 will be held from March 27 to March 29 Düsseldorf Fairgrounds in Düsseldorf, Germany. Attracting over 36,000 trade visitors and featuring 3,300 exhibitors from the retail and restaurant industries, ProWein is further raising its profile as the world’s No. 1 communications and order platform for the wine and spirits sector. It’s not just the broad spectrum of products from all the key growing regions that gives this event its polished, professional feel. Connoisseurs share their insights at seminars and informative events where the latest findings, trends and market developments are presented by specialists, for specialists. Admission is Varies. […]
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The Ontario Wine Society (Niagara) Presents “Annual Social & Amazing Wine Race Event”
The Ontario Wine Society (Niagara) Presents “Annual Social & Amazing Wine Race Event” will be held March 26 6:30pm Reception, 7:00pm Social at Stonechurch Vineyards, 1242 Irvine Rd., in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. Come out and enjoy this year’s Social and the Amazing Wine Race at Stonechurch Vineyards! At the suggestion of our members, we have decided to change the Social wine competition to include all who come! At this interactive Wine Competition, you will be put into teams of 6 to 8 people to collectively answer wine trivia questions and identify samples of wines carefully chosen from our OWS Niagara Chapter […]
Yoga in the Vineyard ~ Go With The Flow
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 […]
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 […]
Social Media & Wine
“You people,” sighed the Silicon Scout, shaking his head. “You and your websites. The web is like, so over.” We sit on a non-profit board of directors together, the Scout and I. He’s one of the guys known to technology marketers as “early adopters.” The first guy with a cellphone, a fax machine, an MP3 player. The first guy with an infrared mouse for his computer. The first guy to send you photos he took on his phone. (On his phone?) The Scout is considerably younger than most of us — well, he would be, wouldn’t he? — and during […]
Mobile Wine Apps 2
Nat Decants: Comprehensive wine guide for iPhone, iPod Touch, BlackBerry, Droid, Nexus, Nokia, Palm Pre and other smartphones www.nataliemaclean.com/mobileapp Wine lovers know there’s nothing like the right pairing to complement a good meal, but not everyone knows whether the Chianti or the Merlot goes best with what’s for dinner. That’s where mobile devices come to the rescue. With quick access to a large resource of wine recommendations in seconds, even a vino novice can uncork the right vintage. Mobile wine apps promise to help you with picking a bottle for dinner, gift or special occasion. Nat Decants recommends pairings around […]
Sommelier Programs
Whether you are looking to impress your next date, to be the wine expert in the family or for a serious career change, Ottawa’s Algonquin College has you covered. The college’s reputable Sommelier Certificate Program was initially developed in response to an increased demand for properly trained wine professionals. Enrico DeFrancesco, the academic co-ordinator of the Algonquin sommelier program, says that studying wine is no longer the pretentious act it once was. “It is wine education done in a fun learning environment, not done in an aggressive manner,” he said. “We make leaning about wine fun and interactive — half […]
Learning about Wine 1
A small child was being admonished by his piano teacher, who asked, “Why is it you always forget your homework? I never forget to correct it and bring it to class.” The boy looked the teacher straight in the eye and with a certain amount of awe in his voice replied,”You must have a mind like Santa Claus.” When I tell people that I’m a professional wine taster they often have similar reactions. They assume that I—like Santa is somehow able to determine who’s been naughty and who’s been nice— am blessed with an extraordinary palate, enabling me to detect […]
