On the Road with the Grape Guy
Report from - Rosehall Run Tasting at Allens ... April 29, 2008
01 May 2008- Details
- Category: On the Road with the Grape Guy
A few months ago, maybe more, I wrote a newsletter focusing in on 3 wineries in Prince Edward County (Newsletter #62) that were must visits if you were to trundle off to the County. They were/are leading the charge for County wines and showing great examples of what could be done on the Ontario-winemaking frontier. One of those wineries was Rosehall Run. Today they packed up the pick-up and brought, what seemed like, the whole famn damily along for this tasting of their portfolio – new and upcoming. I also should mention that the tasting took place at Allen’s on the Danforth – where visitors were treated to owner John Maxwell’s smiling face upon entry … I have to admit every time I see John I want to call him Allen, so John if you are reading this when I shake your hand and pause I am deciding between calling you John or Allen – I guess it’s better than calling him Joan Allen … now back to the Rosehall Tasting. There were 9 wines being poured this afternoon and a few really stood out in my mind when I left ... (Read more)
