Uncorked Ontario

Happy Birthday Canada!

On Canada’s Birthday I made sure only Canadian beverages (actually Ontarion)  were opened around our house.

I recently was reorganizing my cellar and came across a few 2006  Chardonnay’s from Erie Shore. I opened one of them on Canada’s birthday. Glad I did as I think this one may have just peaked. It wasn’t as fruity as I remembered it being. It was still good but time is running out on this one. If you have any I suggest opening them soon.

Good news is that Erie Shore Vineyards has released a new 2007 Chardonnay vintage. I have one to review and will do so soon.

To celebrate Canada’s birthday I also opened a Malivoire 2009 Musqué Sprintz. Yes another Chardonnay but with a twist. Yes it had a stelven cap however the twist was in how the winemaker made this one. Much like a Moscato d’Asti. Nice assertive nose, lots of citus, lemon and orange peel. Taste was much the same with pear also noted. What a treat it was.

The birthday celebration was topped off with a few cans of Steam Whistle Pilsner. An independant brewery from Ontario.

Date: Saturday July 10th, 2010
Time: 1 to 5 pm ~Luncheon is served at 3pm
Where: Colio Estate Winery 1 Colio Drive (Just off Walker Rd), Harrow, ON (Directions)
Cost: $40.00 per person
Reservations: Tickets must be purchased in advance.
For Tickets Contact: 1.800.265.1322 or 519.738.2241

The Carlo Negri (covered) pavilion next to the Vidal Blanc vineyard is the location for a fine afternoon of jazz. Tickets include winery tour & tasting, luncheon and performance. Tours offered at 1pm & 2pm.
You can bring a blanket and lounge by the vineyard while you savour a glass of fine wine and listen to the cool tunes of The Ray Manzerolle trio. Ray is accompanied by Mike Karloff (piano) and Gene Dunlap (drums). This trio performs classical jazz standards as well as a selection of original compositions. Their music has been described as elegant, earthy, molodic and soulful.

Wine is available for purchase throughout the afternoon at $5 cash (per 5oz glass). Retail winery boutique will be open for shopping. Colio now has a selection of five artisan cheeses, wine jellies and crackers available for purchase.

Luncheon catered by: Jeff Wright’s To Your Kitchen