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Jazz Picnic at Colio Estate Wines

Posted by Gary Killops on July 2, 2010

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

Another Reason to Visit Local Wineries This Summer.

Posted by Gary Killops on June 21, 2010

Visiting wineries to taste local wines, tour the vineyards and purchase some excellent wines that you can not buy at the LCBO is a good enough reason to get in your car and head out to one of Essex County’s wineries. Now there is another reason.

Erie Shore Vineyard and Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery have plans for your Sunday’s this summer.

Every Sunday during July and August, in the At Erie Shore Vineyard pavilion enjoy talented local musicians while taking in the Erie Shore lake breezes, vineyard view and wine by the glass.

The pavillion will be open between from 12-5pm, music from 2-4pm every Sunday. Cost will be a donation to local musicians and wine wll be available to purchase by the glass.

Just down the road at Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery, they will have live entertainment on the patio and grass overlooking beautiful Lake Erie and cooking demonstrations begining at noon. Featured entertainment every Sunday between 12 – 4PM. There is no charge for this. Wine by the glass, food samples, and picnic baskets will be available for purchase every Sunday starting July 4th and ending September 13th

An Evening At Erie Shore Vineyard

Posted by Gary Killops on May 22, 2010

Saturday, May 29, 2010

Support of a Digital Ultrasound System for ICU, Windsor Regional Hospital.
5:00 – 9:00 pm
Dinner at 6:00 pm

Dinner by To Your Kitchen Gourmet Cuisine by Jeff Wright
Erie Shore Vineyard Pavilion

$25/person – BBQ Meal and 1 glass of Wine

Silent Auction
Entertainment by Victoriouss Productions DJ Service

Tickets available at Erie Shore Vineyard
Cary Bedard, ICU x52787 or
Windsor Regional Hospital Foundation Office x 52656

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

Dionysus 2010

Posted by Gary Killops on May 12, 2010

Dionysus 2010

Saturday, June 5, 2010 at 6:00pm – Midnight 
Location: Mastronardi Estate Winery

FOR THE FIRST TIME IN SOUTHWESTERN ONTARIO, A DOUBLE HEADER SHOW ON THE VINEYARDS OF MASTRONARDI ESTATE WINERY

And we are pleased to announce that this year’s concert will feature the 2010 Juno nominated amazing guitar Trio P.R.O. – “Pavlo, Rik Emmet, and Oscar Lopez!”

Their album “Trifecta” has been Juno nominated for “Best Instrumental Album of the Year”. Their incredible music chemistry, described as “Mediterranean Magic, Triumphant Fusion & Hot Latin Fire”, was born out of the joy, respect and friendship found in the making of great music! Three artists from widely different backgrounds have forged an intense cultural melting pot of their unique styles. Check out pavlorikoscar.com for more information.

-AND-

Pavlo returns with his world class band to perform the road show edition of Mediterranean Nights which has now been seen by millions of people across North America on both PBS and Bravo.

Of course, the party continues with the retro-alternative music of Last Minute…

Tickets are ON SALE NOW!!! And we are ALREADY 25% Sold. Call 519-733-WINE (519-733-9463) to guarantee your seats or buy online… VIP tickets and Hotel Packages are available in limited quantities.

More details can be found by downloading our spring newsletter here: http://www.mastronardiwines.com/newsletters/springsummer2010.pdf

Tickets can be purchased here:  http://www.mastronardiwines.com/estore/estore.php

***PROCEEDS OF EVENT TO BENEFIT BATTEN DISEASE RESEARCH***

4th Annual The All Candaian Wine Championships “Passport to Canada”

Posted by Gary Killops on April 23, 2010

 

Thursday, May 20, 2010

 

7:00pm – 9:30pm

 

The Caboto Club

 

2175 Parent Avenue

 

Windsor, ON

 

Windsor Regional Hospital hosted the All Canadian Wine Championship Passport to Canada public tasting for the first time in 2007. It was a new partnership with the All Canadian Wine Championships (ACWC) that takes place annually in the City of Windsor.

Canadian Wineries are invited to submit their wines for consideration. Wine writers, sommeliers and industry experts judge the wines and award trophies and medals that earn them bragging rights and marketing opportunities.

After the judging, approximately 750 wines were donated by the ACWC for a tasting as a fundraising opportunity, and to showcase the country’s best wines. The evening held at the Caboto was a resounding success – wines paired with artisinal cheeses, silent and wine auctions!

The 2010 event will support the Cornerstone of Caring Campaign for Western Campus Redevelopment. The project includes a complete renovation of the Regional Rehabilitation Program in the Tower Building, construction of a new 65 bed Mental Health Hospital and the creation of a 30,000 square foot Healing Garden.

Contact Danielle for more information
Phone: 519-254-5577 x 52656
Email: danielle_ramsten@wrh.on.ca

Visit www.canadianwinetrial.com or http://www.wrh.on.ca for the latest information and more details.
Entertainment by: Leah Harris Jazz Trio
Tickets: $30.00 each OR $25.00 each for groups of 4

2nd Annual Southern Ontario Wine and Food Festival

Posted by Gary Killops on February 6, 2010

2nd Annual Southern Ontario Wine and Food Festival April 8 – 10th, 2010
Enjoy local entertainment, restaurant cuisine and wine tasting from local wineries.

Hours:
Thursday – 6 pm – Midnight
Friday – 5 pm- midnight
Saturday- 4pm – midnight

Cost: $15.00 per person

Location: Windsor Expo Center
1508 Walker Road
Windsor, ON

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