Did you know that there are over 30 wineries in Prince Edward County?

Taste them all at this year’s Terroir – a County Wine Celebration on Saturday May 25^th where all of the wineries will be under one roof at the historic Crystal Palace in the heart of Picton. This is a great day trip from Ottawa or Toronto, or plan a weekend getaway.

Hop on the Savvy Bus!

New this year, we are running a coach service to Terroir. The Savvy Bus will depart from 2 locations in Ottawa. A Savvy Sommelier will be on board offering tips on wine, cheese or 'County' questions along the way. It will be a delicious day trip!

Book your seat on the Terroir bus > >

Many County wineries will introduce their new 2012 wines – perfect for summertime sipping.  Enjoy with artisan cheeses and other delicious gourmet foods made by local County chefs.

Here is a list of the wineries from Prince Edward County that will be popping the corks on their wines at Terroir include:

33 Vines Winery

Bergeron Estate Winery

Broken Stone Winery

Casa Dea Estates Winery

Closson Chase

Devil’s Wishbone Winery

Exultet Estates

Half Moon Bay Winery

Harwood Estate Vineyards

Huff Estates Winery

Karlo Estates

Keint-He Winery and Vineyard

Lacey Estates Vineyard and Winery

Lighthall Vineyards

Long Dog Winery

Norman Hardie Winery and Vineyard

Rosehall Run

Sandbanks Estate Winery

Stanners Vineyard

Sugarbush Vineyards

The Grange of Prince Edward County Vineyards and Estate Winery

See you under the Big Top - Terroir Tent

Take a break from sipping & sampling the finest Ontario wines and take part in seminars & demonstrations by wine personalities including 2 seminars hosted by Savvy Company!   Debbie will be at the table with County wine industry pioneer Norman Hardie and newcomer winery owner & winemaker Glenn Symons.  They will be rolling up their sleeves to talk dirty…about Terroir that is!

Then our own cheese Sommelier Vanessa Simmons will give you a taste of what it makes cheese `artisan`.

Plan your day around this seminar schedule:

12:30pm - Shawn McCormick - "Using Social Media to Improve Your Winery Visit"

Featuring winemakers & winery owners:

• Paul Battilana, Casa Dea Estates Winery
• Sherry Martin, Karlo Estates
• Liz Dobson-Lacey, Lacey Estates Winery

1:30pm - 86'd with Ivy Knight from Toronto`s Drake Hotel - BBQ Sauce competition featuring top County wines and local chefs

2:30pm - John Szabo - Prince Edward County Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in a worldwide context: Master Sommelier John Szabo leads a fascinating comparative tasting with wines from other cool spots on the planet

3:30pm - Ange Aiello - Wine 101

4:00pm - Debbie Trenholm - "Terroir" Round Table discussion

Featuring winemakers:

• Glenn Symons, Lighthall Vineyards
• Norm Hardie, Norman Hardie Winery and Vineyard

4:45pm - Vanessa (Savvy Company) - Cheese comparison

5:15pm - Tyler Philip - Wine Cellar Techniques

Discover the benefits of cellaring your collection with wine writer Tyler Philip.  This seminar and tasting will explain how to choose a storage location that will maximize the drinking potential of your best bottles

Get your Terroir tickets…

$35 in advance – Save $5 (inclusive of all taxes and online service charges)
$40 at the door (subject to availability)

Tickets can be purchased at www.countyterroir.ca

Wine enthusiasts in Ottawa will be the first to taste and buy wines made in Prince Edward County with grapes from the stellar 2012 harvest.  “2012 was remarkable, similar to the highly acclaimed 2007 and 2010 vintages in Ontario.  The 2012 grape growing season had an unusually early spring with a hot and dry summer with little rain during the harvest months.” explains Glenn Symons, winery owner and winemaker of Lighthall Vineyards.  “In fact, at several wineries across the province, grapes were harvested a record-breaking 3 to 5 weeks earlier than typical.  The result of this impressive vintage can now be tasted in the wines, as wine is made in the vineyard.”

Back by popular demand, Ottawa based business, Savvy Company, is hosting the 2^nd annual County in the City Taste & Buy wine tasting on Thursday April 18^th at 7pm in the Panorama Room on the 2^nd floor of the National Arts Centre, Ottawa.  This is the only event in Ottawa where a broad range of Prince Edward County red & white & sparkling wines can be sampled and purchased directly from the winemaker. 

Prince Edward County is Canada’s fastest growing wine region with over 30 family run and small boutique wineries.  Known as ‘The County’, the majority of the wines produced are not available at the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO).  Exclusively at this event, all of the feature wines will be available to order, providing event goers the opportunity to purchase any combination of wines from any of the County wineries.  As an extra bonus, free shipping by courier will be offered for orders of 12 bottles (a case) – a great way continue to enjoy the newly released wines from 2012 vintage.

County in the City Participating Wineries:

• Casa Dea Estates Winery
• County Cider Company - showcasing their hard apple ciders
• Devil’s Wishbone Winery
• Exultet Estates
• Harwood Estates Vineyards  - an off the grid winery
• Karlo Estates
• Keint-He Winery & Vineyards
• Lighthall Vineyards
• Long Dog Winery
• Rosehall Run Vineyards
• Sandbanks Winery
• Stanners Vineyard

...and even more wineries will be announced.

Tickets are available in advance only and are $55.00 per person when purchased before April 12, 2013 and will be $65.00 after that date.  Groups of 4 people are $200.00. Ticket prices include HST.  Click here to purchase tickets.

What is a Taste & Buy event?

Consumers can sample any number of the featured wines and order directly from the winery.  Exclusive at this event, orders can be ANY combination of wines from ANY of the wineries and the wines will be delivered by courier to an Ontario address.   And Savvy Company’s Sommeliers will be on hand to share wine recommendations and guide event goers to ‘must try wines’ based on their personal preferences.

Media Contact:
Debbie Trenholm
President & Sommelier
Savvy Company
613.SAVVYCO (613.728.8926)
cell: 613-851-1785
@savvydebbie

There are many reasons to raise a glass at Sip, Savour & 'Selebrate’! Ontario wineries have just finished picking this year’s stellar grape harvest (predicted to be the best vintage yet!), the Ontario craft beer industry is booming with impressive varieties of craft brews…and Savvy Company is celebrating its 10^th year in business.  Bring your dancing shoes as there will be a jazz band too!

Casa-Dea Estates Winery – Prince Edward County
2009 Chardonnay $15.95
2010 Pinot Gris $18.95
2010 Gamay $14.95
2009 Cabernet Franc $18.95

Cattail Creek Family Estate Winery – Niagara-on-the-Lake
2009 Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2009 $10.95
2009 Estate Merlot 2009 $16.95
2007 Estate Cabernet Merlot $14.95
2009 Select Late Harvest Cabernet Sauvignon $24.95

Château des Charmes – Niagara-on-the-Lake
2008 Sparkling Rosé $28.95
2008 Gewurztraminer $19.95
2010 Equuleus $40
2007 Late Harvest Riesling $12.95
(Special price! Regular $21.95)

Closson Chase Winery – Prince Edward County
2010 Chardonnay $29.95
2011 Rosé $19.95
2010 Pinot Noir $39.95

Diamond Estate Wines – Niagara-in-the-Lake
2008 Lakeview Cellars GMR Sparkling Reserve $24.95
2007 Lakeview Cellars Merlot Reserve $19.95
2007 Lakeview Cellars Gewurztraminer Icewine (200mL) $34.95
Seasons Port $39.95

Kacaba Vineyards – Beamsville Bench
2011 Barrel Fermented Chardonnay $22.95
2009 Cabernet Franc $18.95
2009 Syrah $29.95
2009 Cabernet Sauvignon $24.95

Keint-He Winery and Vineyard –Prince Edward County
2009 Chardonnay $20
2009 Foxtail Pinot Meunier $27
2009 Little Creek - Closson Pinot Noir $32
2008 Pineaux Sauvage (375mL) $50

Lailey Vineyard – Niagara-on-the-Lake
2011 Unoaked Chardonnay $15
2011 Sauvignon Blanc $20
2010 Chardonnay Brickyard $30
2010 Cabernet Franc $25
2010 Syrah $27
2010 Cabernet Sauvignon $30

Lighthall Vineyards -Prince Edward County
2011 Progression Sparkling $20
2011 Gewurztraminer $25
2009 Chardonnay Réserve $25
2010 Pinot Noir $25

Marynissen Winery and Estates – Niagara-on-the-Lake
2010 Road Block Chardonnay $15
2011 100Marks White Merlot $25
2009 Bottoms Up! $18
2010 Solstice $22
2010 100Marks Pinot Noir $45

Palatine Hills Estate Winery – Niagara-on-the-Lake
2011 Lakeshore White $13.95
2010 Neufeld Vineyard Chardonnay $22.95
2010 Cabernet Merlot $15.95
2010 Neufeld Vineyard Meritage $29.95

Pondview Estate Winery – Niagara-on-the-Lake
2010 Riesling $16.95
2010 Bella Terra Chardonnay $24
2010 Cabernet Sauvignon $34.95
2010 Meritage $39.95

Rosehall Run Vineyard & Winery –Prince Edward County
2011 Unoaked Chardonnay Cuvée County $17.95
2010 Canadian Barrel Chardonnay Cuvée County $24.95
2010 Cabernet Franc Cuvée County $24.95
2010 ‘The Swinger ’Syrah Cuvée County $34.95

Sandbanks Winery –Prince Edward County
2011 Love Cassis Aperitivo $14.95
2011 Sauvignon Blanc $16.95
2011 Gewurztraminer $16.95
2010 French Kiss $24.95

 Strewn Winery – Niagara-on-the-Lake
2010 Strewn Merlot Terroir $16.95
2011 Strewn Riesling Terroir $25.80

AND... new this year, Ontario craft breweries are joining us to 'Selerate with their award-winning brews:
Ashton Brewing Company – Ashton
Clocktower Brewpub –Ottawa
Hockley Valley Brewing Company- Orangeville
Kichesippi Beer Co –Ottawa
Mill Street Brewery –Ottawa &Toronto

Cheers!

-Debbie & the Savvy Team

An Ottawa First ... A Taste & Buy event featuring Prince Edward County wineries.  We invite you to join us.

Prince Edward County is Canada’s fastest growing wine region. Known as ‘The County’, it's a only a three hour drive from Ottawa making it an ideal day trip or a weekend getaway. There are always new wineries opening their doors each summer.

The County is coming to the City!

No need to wait for the summer to discover The County . . . The County is coming to Ottawa. Join us on Wednesday May 9^th for a fun Taste & Buy event where you can sip & sample outstanding wines from over 15 wineries.

This is a great opportunity to meet the people who make the wines, to learn more about their winery, their vineyards … and, of course, sample their best wines.

At this Taste & Buy event, you can order any combination of your favourite wines directly from the winemakers to be delivered straight to your home or office.

This event will sell out quickly. Buy your tickets now!

Featured Prince Edward County wineries include:
Casa-Dea Estates Winery
Closson Chase Winery
Karlo Estates
Keint-he Winery & Vineyards
Huff Estates Winery
Lighthall Vineyards
Rosehall Run Vineyards
Sandbanks Winery
… and more wineries will be announced!

Wine Spectator Magazine dubbed The County as
“the world’s least-known great wine zone”.

EVENT DETAILS
DATE: Wednesday May 9, 2012
EVENT BEGINS: 7pm
EVENT ENDS: 9 pm
LOCATION: Panorama Room, 
National Arts Centre, 53 Elgin Street, Ottawa

ADVANCE TICKETS ONLY:  
Savvy Special price: $50 per person before April 30th (Regular $55)
Bring a group of 4 friends: $180 total (save $10 each)
Ticket prices include all wine samples, assorted cheeses & HST.

You won’t find these wines at the LCBO
Many of The County wineries do not have their wines available at the LCBO. Our Savvy Sommeliers will be on hand to offer wine tips & help you discover new Prince Edward County wines. At this Taste & Buy event, you can order all of your favourites to be delivered straight to your home or office. It is that easy to discover The County!

The #1 reason to go to The County – Terroir Wine Festival

Join Savvy Company & many other wine enthusiasts on Saturday May 26^th to celebrate the wines of Prince Edward County at the annual Terroir Wine Festival. Sip, savour & graze around the historic Crystal Palace from 12pm – 8pm meeting winemakers & taking in seminars hosted by Savvy Company, winemakers & other wine personalities showcasing wines, cheeses & food in The County. Tickets $35 in advance ($40 at the door). We look forward to seeing you there!

Hop on the bus!
We are working on a roundtrip bus package from Ottawa. Interested? Email us to receive info as soon as it is ready.

Contact Savvy Company for more information about other Savvy Events

www.savvycompany.ca
613.SAVVYCO (613.728.8926)
Cheers!