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CREW Vintage Release and BBQ

Posted by Gary Killops on May 21, 2010

Colchester Ridge Estate Winery is pleased to invite you to our 4th Annual Vintage Release and BBQ on Saturday June 26th from 2 till 7pm. The event will be held at the winery itself, at 108 County Rd 50 E, Harrow. Join the festivities and enjoy wine tastings, live jazz and blues by the Eccentric Band, and BBQ by Chef Jeff. Tickets are $45 each with silent auction proceeds going to charity and wine by the glass will be served for $5. CREW will also be featuring new releases including; 2009 Sauvignon Blanc, 2009 Gewurztraminer, 2009 Chardonnay, 2009 Riesling, 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2008 Cabernet Franc and a 2008 Merlot. Come discover your new summer wine!

Advance ticket sales only, please call 519-738-9800.

We look forward to seeing you!

Becky Allan,
Sales Representative.

CREW – Colchester Ridge Estate Winery
Tel: 519-738-9800
info@colchesterridge.com
www.colchesterridge.com

Lots of GOLD for Southwest Ontario Wineries

Posted by Gary Killops on May 21, 2010

Although medal count is down this year compared to last year more GOLD and DOUBLE awards were handed out to several local wineries at the 2010 All Canadian Wine Championships. The ACWC was established in 1981 and is Canada’s oldest wine awards.

Wineries from seven provinces participated at this year’s competition. British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec, Alberta, Nova Scotia, Price Edward Island and New Brunswick.

Eight wineries in Southwestern Ontario (Lake Erie North Shore and Pelee Island) were awarded a total of 18 medals including 4 double gold and 4 gold.

4 – DOUBLE GOLD
4 – GOLD
4 – SILVER
6 – BRONZE
18 total

Pelee Island Winery
2009 Blanc de Blanc – DOUBLE GOLD
2008 Late Harvest Vidal – GOLD
Chardonnay Unoaked – GOLD
2008 Cabernet- Merlot – SILVER
208 Baco Noir – SILVER
2008 Riesling Dry – BRONZE
2008 Cabernet Sauvignon – BRONZE

Black Bear Farm Estate Winery
2008 Elderberry – DOUBLE GOLD
2008 Golden Plum – Silver
2008 Red Raspberry & Purple Plum – BRONZE

Aleksander Estate Winery
2008 Chambourcin – DOUBLE GOLD
2008 Baco Noir – GOLD

D’Angelo Winery
Dolce Vita – DOUBLE GOLD

Sanson Estate Winery
2007 Syrah – GOLD

Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery
2007 Meritage – SILVER
2009 Riesling – BRONZE

Mastronardi Estate Winery
2007 Cabernet Sauvignon – BRONZE

Muscedere Vineyards
2009 Vidal Blanc – BRONZE

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