Michael Pinkus Wine Review - On the Road with the Grape Guy

On the Road with the Grape Guy

On the Road with the Grape Guy is a on-going feature that follows me from event to event ... I post my thoughts, feelings and reviews of what happened and what I tasted ... basically it is here that I review the events I attend and the things that thrilled me.

Report from - Gourmet Food & Wine Expo ... November 19, 2009

03 Dec 2009

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The best part about the Toronto Gourmet Food & Wine Expo, for me anyway, is the ability to sample wines I have yet to try or find out what certain countries, agents or producers are raving to the public about. Amongst all the goings on I found seven worth crowing about.

Spain …
I found three real winners here, which then turned into two once I had my information corrected ... (click here to find out my Gourmet choices)

To read about more interesting adventures thru the world of wine check out the On the Road With the Grape Guy blog.

Report from - Hanna & Sons presents: Wines of Daniel Wollenweider ... November 19, 2009

02 Dec 2009

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Another trip to the Fine Wine Reserve and another wine tasting. The Fine Wine Reserve seems to be the favoured spot of wine agents these days – there’s an intimacy and exclusivity to the place. As for Daniel Wollenweider, all I learned about him is that he is making some damn fine Rieslings in the Mosel (Germany). 12 of these wines were poured for us today in a range of styles, from a Dry Kabinett to a super sweet Trockenbeerenauslese and everything in-between; even the years poured had a range, 2002-2008 … all were very good, but of course I had my favourites (as did everyone in attendance):

My Top 3 Selections …(read about my top three wines and see them all in a row)

To read about more interesting adventures thru the world of wine check out the On the Road With the Grape Guy blog.