Monthly Archives: November 2011

Chilean Carignan

Posted on November 22, 2011 by

Chile is known for many grape varieties.  Carignan is not one of them.  Over the past season, I’ve had the opportunity to taste three offerings at trade tastings.  I had been pleased with each wine.  The flavour profile is distinctly … Continue reading →

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Celebrating The 2011 Harvest

Posted on November 9, 2011 by

After a labour intense harvest of fourteen plus hour days, little sleep and physical fatigue the best way to celebrate is with a party!  Glenn Symons, the proprietor of Lighthall Vineyards in Prince Edward County, did just that this past … Continue reading →

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