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Oxley Estate Winery near Harrow, Ontario proved to be a great choice for both lunch and wine. You'll love the relaxing vibe found here!

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Here are four things I want to share with you which have dates that, if I write about my trips in sequential order, you'll miss out on the wines or some potential fun! ontariocrafts.wordpress.com/2025/06/07/q...

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Quick News from Two Road Trips Here are four things I want to share with you which have dates that, if I write about my trips in sequential order, you'll miss out on the wines or some potential fun!

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Soon we'll be heading out yonder for some new stories. Here are some quick tips, some back-up plans and safety issues to remember while you're trekking about too.

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Here are three great questions you and ask your special wine-lover about wine. Then, when you buy them a gift, you're well prepared to select a winner!

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Still is the restaurant, NE1 is the producer of the spirits. Here's a new distiller (2021) in Southwestern Ontario. Go, dine, buy, enjoy. Rinse, wash, repeat!

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We conducted a tasting of two Ontario reds that can replace those big Cali red Cab Sauvs. One wine was the victor. When we re-opened the other one the next night, I was the winner. What did we forget to do? Here's a technique you can use to change your wines for the better!

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We conducted a tasting of two Ontario reds that can replace those big Cali red Cab Sauvs. One wine was the victor. But the next night, I was the winner. How did that happen? What did we forget to do? Here's a technique you can use to change your wines for the better. youtu.be/Wqzui08o698

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We spent an hour with three of our favourite creative people: Adam and Carrie Durand and Jason Ingram. I do so hope you find your way to one of your favourite places only to have a glass with the owners. WONDERFUL!

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Bad Apple Brewing was our third stop on what would become the best day-trip ever. In the overall image you'll see two friendly locals imbibing brews on a pretty chilly, grey day.

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Speech around 25 minute mark. Solo around 32. First solo in years, first ever with piano NOT playing my notes. Yergh! www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDVO...

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Torched Brewing in Grand Bend, Ontario offers a wide range of great brews. The owners are terrific, and the atmosphere is fun. You'll love this place rain or shine, summer or winter!

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Dark Horse Estate Winery started what, so far, has been our best single day of touring wineries and breweries ever. This is part one of four planned blog posts.

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Bad Apple Brews are great. Now, for a non-cider drinker, I'm admitting, their ciders might even be better than that!

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Here's a philosophical argument. If proprietors make a reasonably good product (not even great) I will return to buy again because the people who work there bring me back.

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Why Bourbon is a different whiskey from Canadian Rye whisky and is there a replacement for it on local retailer shelves. Oops! And what about Kahlua (and a little bit about rum too!)?

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The people of Ontario are missing their California Cabs. Here are some replacement suggestions. youtu.be/dpaSzqIz4U8 ontariocrafts.wordpress.com/2025/03/13/r...

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The people of Ontario are missing their California Cabs. Here are some replacement suggestions.

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Sherries and Ports are considered fortified wines. Here's the deep six about them.

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Magazine is OUT! March 6: 2025 Hi: just a quick note to let you all know that Food and Drink is now available at your local supplier of beer, wine and spirits here in lovely Ontario, Canada! Cheers Owen

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The Exchange in the heart of Niagara-on-the-Lake is a sour beer facility, with traditional beer leanings. So, you'll find a little bit of everything for everyone. Go. Imbibe. Relax until you're a puddle of comfortable ooze. You will love this place.

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Spirit In Niagara produces many spirits from fruit (and some whiskies from grain!). Great restaurant, great products. Go. Imbibe. Eat. Rinse, wash and repeat.

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Shiny Apple Cider has an array of products in different formats AND it also sells FRESH Wines. It is a fun, colourful place!

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Ironwood Cider House also boasts great fruit wines. There is something here for everyone!

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Wine blends can shine as brightly as single varietals. Learn about the benefits of blended varietals here.

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Even without retail space, sometimes products still demand some blogging space here. Ren Vodka/Beer Lab/Black Fly

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Ferox's retail building rises up from amidst the vines. It's a contract between rural and urban, nature and elegance, green versus black and white. You'll love the experience.

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