I'm not sure where to begin this report because you could not have asked for a better day for an event, but let's start here. The day was beautiful, the location stunning, the wines were superb, the food looked delicious (because I was runing around tasting wines I forgot to eat - though I am told it was all delicious and plentiful). Under a tent overlooking the water behind Viewpointe we couldn't have asked for a better day - I don't even think there was a cloud in the sky ... the sun beat down on this exquisite affair.
All 14 wineries from the area were in attendance pouring their newest vintages that would soon hit their store shelves. Some highlights from the afternoon included: Wagner's Fire House Red (cherry wine); Spruce Shores soon to be released Pinot Noir; Smith and Wilson's Double Barrel - a blend of Cab Franc and Merlot; Sanson's always awesome Autumn Harvest Vidal - a steal at $10.95; Viewpointe's award winning Auxerrois; Erie Shore's exotic fruit tasting and citrus smelling 2005 Riesling ... along with scores of other great wines from this region.
Lake Erie North Shore continues to be a high point in the Canadian, and especially, the Ontario wine-world; and this event just highlighted that fact even more. Kudos to everyone involved.
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