Monthly Archives: June 2007

David Brubeck Quartet

Posted on June 26, 2007 by CanadianWineGuy

Since it has been crazy busy here (will not let up till next week so the reviews will be scarce) I will do a quick update on the concert we went to last night at the Four Seasons Center for … Continue reading →

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Wives are to be Appreciated

Posted on June 21, 2007 by CanadianWineGuy

This picture says it all: After her long trip away Mrs.CWG brought back a sheer bounty for me. She of course tried most but not all, and there are no guarantees to their quality but over the next few weeks … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Reviews and news

Posted on June 20, 2007 by CanadianWineGuy

CWG has been busy of late so apologies for no reviews. I am in the process of changing companies/roles and the past few weeks have been hectic (yes yes I know, excuses). In the next few days I will get … Continue reading →

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2003 Domaine des Chanssaud – Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Posted on June 15, 2007 by CanadianWineGuy

Ah Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the famous southern Rhône town and appellation that lies to the north of beautiful Avignon. For those not aware, the town gets it’s name from the fact that the Papacy once ruled from Avignon. Of course any good … Continue reading →

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And another jumps on the CWG Bandwagon…

Posted on June 15, 2007 by CanadianWineGuy

Today it is CityNews: “I bought a birthday card for my nephew that was $5 U.S. And it was $8 Canadian, and I said to the clerk, ‘That’s ridiculous. You know, that’s a 60% exchange rate,’ ” complains a man … Continue reading →

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Thanks Globe Investor…

Posted on June 13, 2007 by CanadianWineGuy

Welcome to last week Globe and Mail… “I think this helps explain one of the reasons why corporate profits have been at a record high as a share of national income in the last couple of years,” Mr. Porter said. … Continue reading →

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2007 Sip Ontario Event

Posted on June 12, 2007 by CanadianWineGuy

Tonight I ventured off to the Sip Ontario event, a showcase of the Ontario Wine Awards, below is the blow by blow as blogged by the berry throughout the night (pardon the spelling!). There will be no pictures this year … Continue reading →

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2005 Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio (Valdadige DOC)

Posted on June 11, 2007 by CanadianWineGuy

This 2005 came to the CWG household via a housewarming gift. The kind fellow brought this plus one for himself (you may say he is the best sort of guest, non?) and proceeded to enjoy the Italian white with much … Continue reading →

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Woof Woof Woofstock 2007!

Posted on June 10, 2007 by CanadianWineGuy

Harbouring a stuffy nose preventing me from doing a true review I decided to do a short write up on Woofstock, Toronto’s annual 2 day festival for dogs and their pets, I mean owners. For those who do no know … Continue reading →

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Friday the 8th

Posted on June 8, 2007 by CanadianWineGuy

A big TGIF to all those out there about to head home for a relaxing weekend. Weather in Toronto is currently hot and muggy with a huge storm about to come through. I am going to be having vodka martinis … Continue reading →

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Wine Events in Toronto for June

Posted on June 7, 2007 by CanadianWineGuy

I guess since we are in June it would be a great idea to share some nice wine related events going on in Toronto this month: Monday June 11: Wines of Germany From 7-9pm @ Coupe Space (998 Queen Street … Continue reading →

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2003 Henry of Pelham Cabernet-Merlot

Posted on June 6, 2007 by CanadianWineGuy

Yesterday was a day to sit back, sip wine and contemplate life, simply because most of the city was stuck indoors as Mother Nature was doing her best to pretend it was late fall, not early summer. With the winds … Continue reading →

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Exchange Rates and the Ugly Facts

Posted on June 4, 2007 by CanadianWineGuy

I try not to blog about politics or anything close to, but this is something a great many Canadians are getting affected by and either are choosing to be silent or simply have not gotten any support from their elected … Continue reading →

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