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The Provincial government has created Ontario Wine Week to recognize the world-class wines produced in Ontario.
"Ontario wines continue to win international awards and are among the best in the world ", said Bill Crozier, MPP for Essex who introduced the Private Member's bill proclaiming the third week in June each year as Ontario Wine Week. The bill was passed in the Legislature earlier this week.
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As part of Ontario Wine Week, all are invited to experience first hand the best of VQA at the 10th anniversary of the Ontario Wine Awards consumer tasting at the Distillery District on Thursday, June 16, 2005 from 6:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. For tickets, call Sandy Kurbis at 416-398-3335, ext 2 or email tickets@forefrontcom.com.
Consumers who buy VQA wine over the next four weeks in select LCBO stores will receive a fold-out version of the 2005 Ontario Wine Route map as well as an invitation for a VIP tour of an Ontario winery. Also available in LCBO stores is the new Official Guide to the Wineries of Ontario.
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Tony Aspler, acclaimed wine writer and founder of the Ontario Wine Awards, runs an annual wine competition that provides recognition for Ontario's outstanding wines. To see a list of gold, silver and bronze medal winning wines of the 10th Annual Ontario Wine Awards visit www.tonyaspler.com.
During the summer months, Ontario wineries host many events and activities. For an updated list of events,
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If you are planning on visiting wine country this summer, here are some tips to help with your planning.
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- Always check ahead for winery hours, special events and availability of tours.
- Plan on visiting three or four wineries in a day, at most. Include large, state-of-the-art wineries and intimate cottage wineries in your itinerary.
- Don't taste on an empty stomach and remember – spitting is allowed (there are receptacles for that purpose)!.
- Don't wear scents or chew gum. You will hamper your ability to appreciate the smell and taste of the wine.
- Bring a cooler to safely transport wines home, or, better still, have them shipped.
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