Wine Appreciation Through Education

June 9-11: Countdown To Festa Del Vino MMVI, Algonquin College, Ottawa, Ontario. The annual conference of the Amateur Winemakers of Ontario.

June 10-18: Niagara New Vintage Festival, Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada. Can't wait to sample Ontario's newest vintage? Join us in late spring as more than 30 participating wineries, nestled in the rolling landscape between Grimsby and Niagara-on-the-Lake, are ready to welcome visitors during the Niagara New Vintage Festival with tours, tastings, and special events all celebrating the first taste of Ontario's newest wines. vidal@niagarawinefestival.com. 905-688-0212

June 17: Everything's Coming Up Rosés, Black Prince Winery, and Located west of Picton ON, on Loyalist Parkway. It's the kick off to summer and we are featuring easy drinking Rosés. Pairing features include Buddha Dogs with special Hillier Pinot Rosé sauce, and grilled Rosehaven Farms lamb sausage. Call 613-476-4888 or visit www.blackprincewinery.com for more info.

June 17th: Wine Establishment and AboutFace 3rd Annual Wine in the Courtyard, Berkeley Castle Courtyard, 250 The Esplanade, Toronto ON, 1:00-5:00 pm. Join us for an afternoon of fine wine tasting, exquisite food & an exclusive live and silent wine auction. Also featuring live music by the Juno Award winning Bob DeAngelis Jazz Trio. Proceeds of this afternoon will support Trailblazers - a Camp for kids with facial disfigurements. Tickets $85 per person. For Reservations Contact AboutFace @ 416.597.2229 ext 21

June 14: The Energy Savings Group presents Wine, Whisky & All That Jazz, Liberty Grand, Exhibition Place, Toronto ON Canada. Featuring a wine auction with selections from some of the country's best cellars, wine tasting and live jazz performances. Proceeds go to Covenant House, the country's largest shelter for homeless youth, giving a second chance to thousands of kids annually. Jenell Masse at (416)204-7038.
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