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2009
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Category: On the Road with the Grape Guy
Now, I could cover the entire Taste Ontario event with the best from all 42 wineries in attendance, but then I would have little left for my newsletter, so I think instead I’ll cover the launch lunch at Frank, located inside the Art Gallery of Ontario. Frank’s motto is “Art. Food. Talk.” And they are positioning themselves as a hub of Ontario food and wine. Their first test to prove they’ve got game in this department is with this Taste Ontario lunch.
Lunch Menu …(to see what was for lunch, and other observations, click here)
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20
Sep
2009
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Category: On the Road with the Grape Guy
Francois Lurton came to town with some memorable quotes (bon mots) and some memorable wines (bon vins).
The Quotes …
On why Francois make 70 different wines from 5 different countries: “I like to produce them. I like the diversity, they all have a reason to exist, there is no marketing link, none of them are made to just fill some kind of marketing hole.”
About his 4-million bottle production of ‘Les Fumees Blanches’ (France – Sauvignon Blanc): “I want to prove that we can produce volume and quality.”
About his closure of choice: “If I could put all my wines under screwcap I would … they are a neutral solution, cork adds too much to the wine, good and bad.”
On why he is making wines all over the world: “I think you can produce very good, inexpensive wines all over the world. I think I have accomplished that goal.”
On the use of natural versus cultured yeast in the making of wine: “Never use natural yeast on a white wine; the best way to make a bad white is to use natural ferment.”
On Pinot Noir: “I love new world Pinot Noir, those are the kinds I drink.”
The Wines … (find out about the 'Bon Vins"by clicking here )
To read about more interesting adventures thru the world of wine check out the On the Road With the Grape Guy blog.
