robin - ontario wines | david creighton Email | 21-Jul-2005 18:24
i have checked my notes for non herbal bordeaux varietals.
Inniskillin had a couple very good ones
Lailey - '02 cab/merlot
ridgepoint - '02 merlot
fielding - '02 cab/merlot res.
tawse - '02 cab franc
peninsula ridge - '02 merlot
hope you have a great time - i may show up in the area around the 7th; but not certain yet. will be at chatauqua for the weekend. some of the wineries you have been directed to you will be disappointed in - angels gate and de sousa for example; and there is almost nothing drinkable at crown bench. but don't miss flat rock - esp nadines riesling. and don't miss fielding and tawse. daniel lenko is another must do; but he may be out of wine already - cult following. anyway, have fun. david

    
Angels Gate | Duncan Gibson (Oakville, ON) Email | 21-Jul-2005 19:56
I'd have to respectively disagree with your comment on Angels Gate. Their wines are generally highly thought of - I especially enjoy their Rieslings (a dry and an off-dry) and their Pinot.

However, since it's located at the east end of Niagara, and assuming that the 'tour' will be in the Niagara-on-the-Lake area, it's not likely that they'll get a chance to go there anyway....

    
David | Ed Draves Email | 21-Jul-2005 19:37
On the 6th we are going over to Canada to visit some wineries, do you think you would have the time to break away from Chautauqua for a bit? Even if you do not join us for the entire time, I can let you know the times of our appointments when confirmed and you can meet up with us.

Ed
       
possible, yes..... | david creighton Email | 22-Jul-2005 16:13
i assume that this is the robin tour as well. if i had you schedule, i could try to meet up with you somewhere if it works out. email direcly rather, than post your schedule. thanks for the offer. david

    
Yes - 2002 was a very good year | Paul B., Ontario, Canada Email | 21-Jul-2005 18:39
Thanks for the list, David. I will certainly make good use of it as well. Hope to see you at the picnic!!