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There is not a man or woman, who appreciates wine in Canada, who is unaware that Canadian wine has
come a long way in a dramatically short time. And, we are all rather proud of that fact.
Finally, we have a new cultural symbol that places us uniquely within the gastronomic league of nations.
The Canadian Wine Awards was established in 2001 by Wine Access magazine, with the sponsorship of Air Canada,
to provide a sounding board for the advancement of Canadian wine. We have created a platform for debate
through a highly technical, objective review of Canadian wine performed by experienced Canadian judges
who have no problem understanding quality as a concept divorced from patriotism. The awards receive no
industry or government funding and the judges are not in the professional employ of wineries or retailers.
In the first year, the awards attracted over 500 entries from over 70 wineries - signaling the wine industry's
eagerness to have an independent, objective review. The complete results were published in the November 2001
edition of Wine Access, with the major winners listed at www.wineaccessmag.com.
The wines to be tasted are:
| Winery | Year | Wine | Prov. | Points Awarded | Price |
| Henry of Pelham | 1999 | Chardonnay Reserve | Ont. | 89 | $13.95 |
| Vineland Estates | 2000 | Sauvignon Blanc | Ont. | 89 Top in category | $11.95 |
| Cave Spring | 1999 | Riesling CSV | Ont. | 89 Top | $25.00 |
| Gray Monk | 2000 | Gewurztraminer | B.C. | 91 Top | $12.95 |
| Mission Hill | 1999 | Syrah [not yet released] | B.C. | 89 Top | $n/a |
| Henry of Pelham | 1999 | Baco Noir Reserve | Ont. | 89 Top | $21.95 |
| Inniskillin | 1998 | Cabernet Franc Reserve | Ont. | 91 Top | $18.95 |
| Sumac Ridge | 1998 | Pinnacle | B.C. | 91 | $50.00 |
| Quail's Gate | 2000 | Optima Late Harvest | B.C. | 91 Top | $24.95 |
| Ch. des Charmes | 1999 | Riesling Icewine | Ont. | 94 Top and top of show | $59.95 |
David Lawrason will lead us through the tasting of these extraordinary wines.
David has written about wine exclusively for the last 20 years. Based in Toronto, David founded Wine Access magazine in 1991 and took the publication national in 1997. He is the driving force behind the Canadian Wine Awards
and will guide us through the tasting of ten of the top scoring wines of the 2001 competition.
The Tasting Rooms will be preparing a special selection of appetizers to compliment the wines.
Dinner is available after the tasting with selections from a special tasting menu.
Free parking is available at First Canadian Place. Enter from York or Adelaide Street and have your ticket validated at the restaurant.
For information only, call the Wine Line 416-921-9798. Reservations will not be taken over the phone.
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