Niagara Chapter's March Tasting: Inter-Regional Terroir from the "Terroir Series" At Ridgepoint Wines, 3900 Cherry Ave., Vineland
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The origin of the grapes has long been an important factor in traditional winemaking. The "terroir" of the land includes the climate, location, soil, and topography, and is often a good indicator of the character of the wine. Join us as we further explore the concept of terroir at Ridgepoint Wines. This time, we'll sample Cabernet Francs and Rieslings, while discovering the unique terroirs of 4 local viticultural areas: Niagara Peninsula, Pelee Island/Lake Erie North Shore, Prince Edward County, and New York.
Guest speaker Christopher Waters (one of Canada's leading young wine experts) will guide us through this tasting, describing the variances in terroir for each region, as we try to taste if there is a significant difference in flavour. Waters is the Managing Editor for VINES Magazine, where he has worked since its debut issue (98). An international wine judge and guest lecturer, Waters is an arts reporter and wine columnist at the Standard Newspaper. He is also co-author of the Vines Buyer's Guide to Canadian Wines. His articles have appeared in Flare, Shift, The National Post, The Montreal Gazette, The Ottawa Citizen, and the Halifax Daily News.
Ridgepoint Wines is one of Niagara's newest wineries; specializing in premium red wines. They opened their doors in September of 2004 with 3 vintages going back to 2001. Both Authur Harder (winemaker) and Mauro Scarsellone (proprietor) will be our special guests that evening & will be on hand to discuss their wine, as they represent the Niagara Peninsula region for our tasting.
As usual, stay afterwards for mingling and delicious nibblies. Hope to see you there!
Directions: Ridgepoint Wines (3900 Cherry Ave., Vineland). Take the QEW to Victoria Ave / RR 24. (Exit 57) and follow south towards the escarpment. Continue on Victoria Ave., climbing the escarpment to Moyer Road. Turn right onto Moyer Road and follow to Cherry Ave. Turn right on Cherry Ave. Ridgepoint Wines will be on the left. For local directions or a map, visit: ridgepointwines.com/visit.html
For information call the Niagara Wine Line at 905-685-7623. Seats will not be sold at the door. Members $25, Non-Members $35. Members may bring one guest at member price. Your cheque must be received by Tuesday, February 22, 2005. Please do not mail cash. Cancellations will be accepted up to Tuesday, February 22, 2005. 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.
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Please reserve _____ space(s) for the Inter-Regional Terroir at Ridgepoint Wines, Tuesday, March 1, 2005. Members $25; Non-members $35. 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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