Tag Archives: Norman Hardie

Iron Sommelier Taste-Off

(A special guest post by TGCWC co-conspirator, Calvin Hanselmann!) When the Minister of Cool invites you to an Ottawa wine event, the only answer is, “Yes!!” So it was that the #TGCWC co-conspirators, Shawn and Calvin, found ourselves in the … Continue reading

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My Most Remarkable Ontario Wines of 2011

In trying to come up with a “Top 10” or “Top 20” list for wines I tasted in 2011, I found it difficult to put limits on wines I found interesting and/or amazing and/or great values. I’m sure I forgot … Continue reading

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