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 - Wayne, Weir and Creekside Tasting ... March 27, 2008

31 Mar 2008

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Santa came early this year, as Creekside and all its subsidiaries came up the QEW to Toronto’s Royal York Hotel on Front Street. One restaurateur remarked to me, “Creekside’s come a long way; who woulda’ thought they’d be at the Royal York.” The subsidiaries were Wayne Gretzky and Mike Weir (men who have undoubtedly stayed at the Royal York at least once in their lifetimes) along with Creekside’s own label ... (Read more)

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

Report from - A Brief Taste of Spain ... March 27, 2008

31 Mar 2008

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On Thursday March 27, a small contingent of wine writers gathered in the LCBO “tasting kitchen” at the Summerhill store, to sip on 26 Spanish wines. Spain, to me, is one of the overlooked wine regions of the world – sure they produce Sherry, but they’re also producing some kick-ass table wines at really excellent prices, and let’s not forget Cava (Spain’s famed sparkling wine contribution to the world) ... (Read more)

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