The Niagara Chapter's The Great Clone Debate A Hands-On Pinot Noir Blending Exercise at Flat Rock Cellars, 2727 Seventh Avenue, Jordan
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Cloning: not just for sheep anymore! Long before the world was introduced to Dolly, grape growers were practicing cloning in the vineyards. Cloning is one way to improve consistency of quality and/or characteristics of the fruit from the vineyard, vintage after vintage.
We wine lovers are privileged to reside near Flat Rock Cellars, a winery demonstrating the subtle nuances of different cloned plants. President, Ed Madronich and Winemaker, Marlize Beyers invite us to get up close and personal with three Pinot Noir clones which they use to produce their stunning Pinots. Not only will they share their knowledge, they will share their lab, as you become winemaker for a day. Sip and sample each of the three wines and blend your idea of the perfect Pinot.
This is a hands-on exercise so dress accordingly and bring your well-honed taste buds because at the end of the evening each team will be asked to submit a blend for judging. The winners will be honoured with a prize.
As usual, you will be able to stay afterwards for mingling and snacking on delicious nibblies. Hope to see you there!
Due to space limitations, seating is limited.
Directions:
Flat Rock Cellars 2727 Seventh Ave. Take the QEW to the Jordan exit (Exit #58) in Jordan.
Follow Jordan Rd. south (towards the escarpment) until you get to King Street (Regional Road 81).
Turn left and proceed east for approximately 1/2 kilometer. Turn right at 17th St and proceed south,
up the escarpment. Turn right on Seventh Ave. Flat Rock Cellars is on the right.
For local directions or a map, visit
www.flatrockcellars.com.
For information call the Niagara Wine Line at 905-685-7623 or visit
www.ontariowinesociety.com.
Members $35, Non-Members $45. Members may bring one guest at member price. Your cheque must be received by
February 15, 2007. Cancellations will be accepted up to February 15, 2007. Please do not mail cash.
Seats will not be sold at the door. Although we appreciate knowing your intentions, receipt of your cheque
is the only way to guarantee a reservation, so please be sure to mail in your registration forms early as
reservations are not accepted by phone or email.
Please Note: In order that all of our members are fully able to appreciate the wines, we kindly request your cooperation in not wearing perfumes or scented after-shaves - Thank you.
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Please reserve _____ space(s) for the Flat Rock Cellars - The Clone Debate, Thursday February 22, 2007. Members $35; Non-members $45. Enclosed is my cheque for $_____________ (members may bring 1 guest at member price.) Please make cheques payable to "The Ontario Wine Society - Niagara Chapter". Please include a telephone number or email address that you would like us to contact to confirm that your cheque was received. Please print: NAME: _________________________________________ GUEST(S): _________________________________________ ADDRESS: __________________________________________________________________________________________ CITY: _______________________________________ POSTAL CODE: ________________________________________ TELEPHONE: (DAY)________________________________ (evening) ________________________________________ I understand and accept my personal safety responsibilities when attending an Ontario Wine Society event. SIGNED: __________________________________________ DATED: _________________________________________ |
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Please forward your registration and payment to: The Ontario Wine Society - Niagara Chapter c/o S. Couch, 4850 Cherrywood Dr., Beamsville, ON., L0R 1B9 |
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