Canadian Wines The latest celebrity wine to be introduced comes from hockey’s Great One, Wayne Gretzky. In partnership with Niagara’s Creekside Estate Winery in Jordan Station, the first three wines to be released in the US this year are a 2005 Meritage – $22, a 2006 Chardonnay – $18 and a 2005 Vidal Ice Wine [...]
The Dan Aykroyd Discovery Series Wines In 2005, Dan Aykroyd acquired the Canadian rights for the ultra-premium tequila, Patrón. The Canadian importing agent for this brand is Toronto-based Diamond Estates, a company that controls four wineries in the Niagara region. Aykroyd sunk $1 million into Diamond Estates, saying at the time,”This is a sound investment [...]
ZD Chardonnay 2007 2007 was an exceptional vintage for California Chardonnay. A long, cool growing season allowed for extended hang time resulting in a balance of flavors and natural acidity. All things combined to produce another excellent ZD wine. Aromas of ripe pineapple, apricots and fresh orange blossoms with a hint of vanilla and coconut. [...]
$80 Michigan ice wine The sauvignon blanc was from California, the pinot noir from Oregon. But the wine served Sunday night with dessert as the nation’s governors dined at the White House was the most unusual — a Michigan ice wine from Black Star Farms in Suttons Bay. The frozen grapes were picked in December [...]
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