Grape & Wine, Fait Accompli

Well, we successfully negotiated another Grape & Wine festival this year. The wineries didn't seem to be as decked out as other years, but we were able to taste some decent wines paired with decent food (even though Peller ran out of the chocolate-venison stew). The park was bumping, as usual, and the food was great (even though Wellington Court wasn't there!). All in all, I can't complain, but last year was a lot more enlightening as we managed to hit way a lot more wineries and explore some unique vintages. Some of the highlights this year:

• Flat Rock Rusty Shed Chardonnay 2004 (30$) --re-released, one of the only oaky chards in Niagara see also: Tawse and Chateau Des Charmes
  
• Coyote's Run 2003 Icewine (48$) -- the website says it's a vidal, but I remember her saying riesling while we tasted. This is one of the tastiest, off-dry (if you can call 21 sugar code "dry") ice wines I've had. We even sold two non-winos on niagara wine with this glass!
• Coyote's Run Red Paw Pinot Noir -- (24$) -- Paired with Treadwell's pulled pork on croute...fan-effing-tastic. Another great day at Coyote's Run-they rarely dissapoint. Once again, to quote my loyal, but non-wino friends who accompanied us "I really, really like this". Treadwell serves this on his wine list at the restaurant in Port Dalhousie. I remember this because I served the Black Paw pinot and thought it superieure. Unfortunately, I am NOT a master sommelier, but I know a good wine when I taste it!
  

Signing out, as my lovely school has decided to subject us to "examinations" again.