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 - Weinhenstephan Beer Tasting ... May 8, 2008

15 May 2008

 

Weinhenstephan, "the world's oldest brewery", launched 6 beers from this thousand year old Bavarian brewery, which proved to be quite an event at the Beer Market on the Esplanade.  When all was said and done I was told that only the Heff Weissbier is available in Ontario at the moment (pity) and will be served (in bottle) at the restaurant, with others (hopefully) coming in soon, pending our liquor board’s approval.

Of the 6 beers being sampled this evening – three thrilled my palate:

Heff Weissbier (5.4%) – light and refreshing, quite fruity, with a pseudo-sweet mid-palate; there’s also a hint of orange nuance on the finish.  Great for summer.

Kristall Weissbier (5.4%) – lighter and fruitier than the Weissbier, though almost champagne like in the bubble department … quite delicate and tasty.

Vitus (7.7%) – really liked this one’s heavier action in the mouth; seemed thicker on the palate with caramel-like nuances and a spiciness on the finish – powerful and delicious.

 

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

Report from - My Lunch with Martin Malivoire ... May 5, 2008

15 May 2008

 


The invite came very urgently, both in person and by email.  At two separate events at which I and Martin were attending, Martin Malivoire said, “we must do lunch so you can taste my wine.”  A couple of days later the email arrived:  “Martin would like the pleasure of your company at Gamelle.”  Never one t opass up a lunch invitation I said sure, where is Gamelle and when?  We finally settled for 2pm on Monday May 5th and so the stage was set.

Have you ever been to Gamelle?  It’s a small French Bistro on College, just west of Bathurst.  I met Martin on the street in front of the restaurant and we walked in together.  It looked very familiar, like something from a movie, but I couldn’t quite put my finger on it:  a long narrow restaurant, quaint and cozy.  I sat across the table from Martin, my back to the door. 

“We have a problem.”  He started. ... (Read more)

 

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

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