{"id":16497,"date":"2013-10-08T21:34:57","date_gmt":"2013-10-09T01:34:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/?p=16497"},"modified":"2013-12-07T03:28:19","modified_gmt":"2013-12-07T08:28:19","slug":"taste-ontario-wines-event-make-spectacular-blend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/taste-ontario-wines-event-make-spectacular-blend\/","title":{"rendered":"Taste Ontario: Wines + Event Make Spectacular Blend"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Taste<\/a>“The evening function for Taste Ontario in Ottawa was beautiful. The Westin outdid itself with food stations all around the ballroom interspersed with ice sculptured bar tables and tree stands. The majestic Chateau Laurier was lit up in the background outside the room-length floor-to-ceiling windows. Music and mingling. Eating and drinking. My favourite pairing of the night was the sauteed shrimp in a rich cream sauce with the Closson Chase Vineyard Chardonnay 2011.<\/p>\n

The event \"\"gave us a chance to talk one-on-one with the owners, representatives and winemakers at some of the best wineries in Ontario. \"Heather<\/a>At the Closson Chase table, I not only got to sample their delicious Chardonnays, but I also got a little history lesson on wine in Prince Edward County.<\/p>\n

Did you know that PEC was making wine in the late 1800s, but during the Prohibition era all the vines were ripped out? PEC has been catching up ever since re-planting. And doing a great job!<\/p>\n

Another standout for me was wine of Thomas Bachelder. The Pinot Noir was amazing. It’s reminiscent of his days at Le Clos Jordanne fame. He now makes wine not only in Niagara, but also in both Oregon and Burgundy. Impressive.<\/p>\n

I came away with a real sense of pride in our Ontario wine industry. We need to see that pride reflected on more of our restaurant wine lists in Ontario. More VQA wines please!” – Heather Wall<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cWhen 50 wineries show up in your town offering to pour their pride and joy it’s an occasion you don’t want to miss.\u00a0 The Taste Ontario event held at the Westin was a great opportunity for On\"Matt<\/a>tario winemakers to showcase their portfolios to prospective buyers, and highlight some of the terrific products being produced right here in Ontario.\u00a0 Extra special having many of the key Ontario winemakers present given the fact they’re right in the middle of harvest season and beginning to make their 2013 wines back at their shops.<\/p>\n

There were many delicious wines being poured in each category from the lighter aromatic whites, to the full bodied reds, and of course Canada’s prized ice wines too.\u00a0 The only thing lacking today was time.\u00a0 Too many great wines being poured by knowledgeable and passionate staff and far too little time to sample them all.
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