Not for the unstable and quirky Republican party leadership campaign for the US 2012 election, but for wines from the midwestern state. They voted for a VQA system, modelled on ours.

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Lawrence Buhler has been appointed Vice President, Winemaking at Colio Estates Winery in Lake Erie North Shore. Will we see a new batch of big reds from the Deep South?

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Pascal Madevon is the winemaker for BC's classy Osoyoos Larose, which I've been collecting since the first vintage, 2001. The 2007 is now out and he'll be in town to promote.

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Then sign up for the 8th annual Wine Tasting Challenge at the Four Seasons on Monday, Nov. 21. Test your tastebuds against the city's best. Trips, cash, dinners, wines to be won.

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It's time for the consumer wine and food event of the year. Join nearly 40,000 oenophiles and foodies quaffing and grazing their way around the cavernous convention centre, Nov. 17-20.

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But they *really* need to be wined and dined. The 7th annual Grand Cru Culinary Wine Festival features a major auction plus food and wine in mansions around town. Should net UHN over... $1 million.

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A tasty way to celebrate winners of the Ontario Wine Awards: paired with the foods of some top local chefs. Sip & Savour raises funds for Houselink  on Wednesday, October 19th at the Roundhouse.

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Hopeful pinot winemakers can end up with thin or sour and drinkers are often disappointed. But when it's good, it's the best. Find the one you love: have a Pinot Affair October 15 and 16.

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