What's New - 2012 May Archives

UN PEU D’ORTIES, AVEC VOTRE CHARDONNAY?
(English) Wine and food pairings are always a much-discussed topic, and sometimes a source of worry for many aspiring wine lovers.
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I4c Cool Climate Chardonnay Deconstructed Luncheon
(English) Join Closson Chase on Saturday, July 21st, 11:00am – 3:00 pm for the Cool Climate Chardonnay Deconstructed Luncheon at Stratus Vineyards.
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The Great Canadian Cheese Festival, June 1-3, 2012
(English) Join us at the second annual Great Canadian Cheese Festival this Saturday and Sunday, June 2 and 3, 2012 at the Crystal Palace in Picton. It’s the only event in Canada to bring together cheese makers from coast-to-coast so cheese lovers and foodies can learn, talk, taste and buy the best in Canadian artisan and farmstead cheese—and sample fine wine, craft beer and artisan foods.
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A Virtual Global Tasting To Celebrate International Chardonnay Day
(English) The International Cool Climate Chardonnay Celebration (i4c) team is hosting a “Virtual Global Tasting” today, May 24th, 2012. We invite you to join in the celebration. Simply sip a chardonnay – our specialty – and share your thoughts with the world via Facebook, Twitter and/or Pinterest for a chance to win a pair of tickets to the July 21st Cool Chardonnay World Tour.
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May 26 LCBO Release – ’09 K.J. Watson Chardonnay
(English) 90+ points! This week’s May 26th LCBO Vintages release focuses on wines that have received high scores – 90 points or more – on the 100-point wine rating scale popularized by Robert Parker Jr. in the early 1980s. The scoring system, adopted by many wine critics, serves as a quick reference point and when used in conjunction with the wine review provides a reliable buying guide.
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Limited Spots Remaining For The Terroir Run
(English) Love running and wine? Indulge both your passions. There’s still time to register for the 10.9 km 2012 Terroir Run on Sunday, May 27th. The run starts at the Old Third Winery (251 Closson Road, Wellington) moves along Closson Road past Closson Chase Winery and finishes at the Norman Hardie Winery (1152 Greer Road, Wellington).
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Terroir 2012
(English) Join us at Terroir; an annual showcase for new County wines presented by Prince Edward County Winegrowers Association. You’ll meet the experts, the winemakers, the vineyard managers, the grape growers, owners, and chefs. Terroir 2012 is the place to bring your questions.
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The 100-Point System
(English) From the May 28th Vintages catalogue.
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Mother’s Day At The Winery
(English) Celebrate Mom on her special day. All moms receive a complimentary tasting paired with local artisan cheeses. Only the best for mom!
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Black Out Speak Out
(English) The federal government is changing the laws that protect our environment and ensure that every Canadian has a voice. Closson Chase supports the Black Out Speak Out initiative, launched May 7th, that seeks to preserve two core Canadian values: nature and democracy.
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