Announing the OntarioWineReview Pinot Noir Challenge

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What:

It’s time to pick the best Pinot Noir. Join the Grape Guy, Michael Pinkus, over the course of four nights in February (Feb. 4, 12, 16, & 23), as we try to figure out who is making the best Pinot Noir in Ontario.

We’ll convene at Campbell House Museum in downtown Toronto, where over the course of 4 nights we’ll taste over 40 different Pinot Noirs from more than 30 different Ontario wineries. The wines will be broken down into Vintage categories: 2006, 2007 and other - each night we’ll sample between up to 10 different wines. Tasting will be done blind (you’ll know the category but not the producer). Then, each taster will decide, based on a scale from 1 to 10, the following criteria: 1) do you like it; 2) would you buy it and 3) is it good value. There will also be a brief talk about Pinot Noir, it's history and future in Ontario.

This is not a reviewers challenge, it is a people's challenge - your votes and feedback will determine Ontario's Best Cabernet Franc.

Afterward we’ll mix and mingle in the historic Campbell Kitchen where a roaring fire will keep us warm – there’ll be coffee and dessert, plus a whole lot more: Raymond Emes is back to pour some of his amazing coffees from around the world and this year we’ll be tasting out of Schotts Zweisel stemware.

When:

Tuesday February 4 – Pinot Noirs from 2007
Thursday February 12 – Pinot Noirs from 2006
Monday February 16 – Older Vintages
Monday February 23 – Pinot Noirs from 2007

To book a date by credit card just click the date you want; or see below for cheque or phone order options.

Time: 7:00 - 10:00pm
Wine and Cheese Reception – 7:00pm

Tour of Campbell House for early arrivals is available
Tasting 7:45pm …
After Party 9:00 - 10pm

Where:

Campbell House Museum
(the oldest remaining brick home from the original Town of York)

160 Queen Street West – (Northwest corner of Queen & University)
map and directions

Tours of this amazing facility will also be available both before and after the tasting.

Cost:

Tickets are $50 per night
Bonus: purchase any 2 nights receive 10% off your ticket price.

Get Your Tickets Today:
Payment can be made by Cheque, Visa, or Mastercard.

Pay by Credit Card - Visit Local Wine Events or Call the Grape Line 416-385-9400 and leave a message with the best time to call you back - Michael will get back to you within 24 hours to take your ticket order.

Or call Campbell House directly 416-597-0227 (ext. 3)

Pay by cheque - Print the registration form by clicking here. Complete the registration form and send it along with your cheque to the address indicated on the form.

There is a limit of 40 people per night.

Pre-registration suggested to avoid disappointment at the door..

Questions:

For those who prefer to speak to a live human being, to get more detail please call me 416-385-9400 – if you get the machine, please leave a message and I will get back to you ... promise. Or you can email me at michael@ontariowinereview.com.

Contact Info ...

For all inquiries, ticket purchases or questions contact Michael Pinkus - Grape Guy:
Home - 416-385-9400
Grape Line - 416-346-2223
Email - michael@ontariowinereview.com

The Pinot Noir Challenge features wines from these participating wineries*:

Angels Gate; Aleksander Estate Winery; Black Prince; Cattail Creek; Cave Spring Cellars; D’Angelo’s; Dan Aykroyd; EastDell Estates; Fielding Estate Winery; Flat Rock Cellars; Henry of Pelham; Inniskillin; Jackson-Triggs; Kacaba Vineyards; King’s Court; Konzelmann; Lailey Vineyard; Lakeview Cellars; Legends Estates; Long Dog Estate Winery; Magnotta; Malivoire Wine Company; McLaurin- Picard; Niagara College Teaching Winery; Norman Hardie Winery; Pelee Island Winery; Pillitteri Estates; Puddicombe Estates; Reif; Ridgepoint Wines; Rosehall Run; Rosewood Estates; Sprucewood Shores; Stoney Ridge; The Grange of Prince Edward County.

*not all wineries featured each night.