Dunn Vineyards may not be a household name for Canadian wine lovers but “Dunn remains one of California's superstar Cabernet Sauvignon producers” (R. Parker Jr.). The winery started in 1972 after founder Randy Dunn graduated in 1975 from UC Davis in enology and learned to produce wine for an impressive line-up of wineries: Caymus, Livingston, La Jota, Pahlmeyer and Palmaz wineries before starting his own venture. He purchased his original property on Howell Mountain near St

California dreamin'! May’s tasting explored a cross section of 4 vintages of premium California Cabernet Sauvignon wines and primarily the Napa Valley region, with one exception from Alexander Valley in Sonoma County. Our four vintages were 2005 to 2008. The ’05, ’06, and ’08 were rated as “outstanding” according to Robert Parker, and the ’07 was assessed as ‘extraordinary’ (the top rating description) and we have three of these!! Dream no longer! We were joined by guest sp

Australia is recognized globally for its rich, bold Shiraz wine. According to Janise Robinson, if black pepper is trademark of French Syrah, dark chocolate is that of Australian Shiraz produced from Australia's vineyards. The oldest Shiraz we presented for tasting on March 18, 2014 was 13 years and the youngest was six. Guest speaker for the evening was Lenny Panzer of B & W Wines. ​HOW THE WINES RANKED THE WINES 2001 Rockford Wines - Basket Press Shiraz $79 (South AU) “The

The 2005 vintage in Burgundy has been described as one of the greatest red wine vintage for a generation. According to Janis Robinson there is one dominant characteristic of the 2005 vintage: their thrilling combination of ripeness and acidity. Robinson reports that “the fruit really does taste as refreshing as a sorbet” and describes the vintage as having “both the freshness of a cool vintage and the richness and texture more reminiscent of an overripe vintage”. Toronto Vin

Malbecs Of Mendoza Tuesday, October 15, 2013 Our guest speaker for the evening was Michelle Paris, owner of Mouthwater Wines. Our reception wine was a lovely 2012 Ampakama Viognier supplied by Argentum Wine Imports. HOW THE WINES WERE RANKED Name of Wine (in order poured) Group Ranking Guest Ranking A - 2008 Achaval Ferrer Finca Mirador Malbec $79 8 1 B - 2008 Br

Our guest speaker for the evening (September 17, 2013) was Tom Wilson, a former member of the LCBO’s senior management team for over 25 years.Tom was Vice President, VINTAGEs, the fine wine and premium spirits division of the LCBO, for 20 years from 1992 to his retirement in September 2011. During his stewardship of VINTAGEs annual net sales increased from $25.0 million to $25.0 million,an increase of 1600%. Tom has a business degree from York University and the Upper Certifi

Brunello is considered to be one of the richest and most prestigious wines produced in Italy, largely due to its exclusivity. Our guest speaker for the evening (May 21, 2013) was Ben Hodson of Trialto Wines. HOW THE WINES RANKED THE WINES 2004 Altesino Brunello di Montalcino Montosoli $99 “The estate’s 2004 Brunello di Montalcino Montosoli is a big, strapping wine loaded with dark fruit, smoke, new leather and minerals. The Montosoli, from one of Montalcino’s top sites, shows

On March 19, 2013, TVC was delighted and thrilled to welcome Gray Hartley of Hartley Ostini Hitching Post Winery for an exclusive tasting of some of his finest wines. Hitching Post Winery is known as the restaurant where Miles meets Maya in Alexander Payne’s Academy Award winning film Sideways, but it is also famous for producing exceptional Pinot Noirs. Thanks to Malcolm Cocks of Glen-Ward Wines Inc. for making this happen for our members! HOW THE WINES RANKED For this spe