1,100 Wines From Across the Country Compete in the National Wine Awards of Canada
(firmenpresse) - NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 06/17/13 -- Editors Note: A photo for this release will be available on the Canadian Press picture wire via Marketwire.
From the heart of , 17 Canadian wine experts will blind taste and judge 1,100 wines from across the country at the first annual (). Judging for the competition - which is hosted by , Canada's largest online wine site - is exhaustive and will take place over five days through June 21 in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Wines from British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Quebec and Nova Scotia will be assessed using the same employed at WineAlign.
"The National Wine Awards of Canada brings together the largest number of Canadian wines and Canadian wine critics under one roof," says Anthony Gismondi, co-head judge and WineAlign principal critic. "The competition presents an annual snapshot of the state of Canadian wine. The results are an invaluable guide for consumers and producers when it comes to finding out who is making the best wine in the country."
Judging Panel
The panel of judges consists of respected Canadian from six provinces, known for their extensive experience tasting wines both on the international stage and across the country. Judging is overseen by co-head judges and WineAlign principal critics, (WineAlign, Vancouver Sun) and (WineAlign, Toronto Life, Ottawa Magazine).
Judges include Master Sommelier (WineAlign, City Bites); (WineAlign, National Post, Gault Millau); (WineAlign, Montreal Gazette); (WineAlign, Wine for Life); (WineAlign); (WineAlign, Global Practice Lead - Canadian Wine at Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada); (Le Guide du Vin Montreal, L'actualite); (Palate Press, The Wine Case); (Winnipeg Free Press); (Vancouver Magazine, Educator - Wine and Spirits Education Trust); (EAT Magazine); (Wine Plus+); (CBC Radio, New Brunswick Telegraph-Journal); (Cowtown Wine, City Palate Magazine, Avenue Calgary); (Edmonton Journal); and, (Beverage Purchasing Manager for the Joey Restaurant Group).
All medal winners will be notified within a few weeks of the awards. The Rose results will be released in August as a prelude to the early September announcement of all medals and the Canadian Winery of the Year.
Those interested in the National Wine Awards of Canada can follow the judges, see their reactions to all the wines, and gain insights into the week's activities via the hashtag on Twitter and on .
Sponsors
Sponsors and partners in this year's National Wine Awards of Canada include Host Partner , an organization dedicated to promoting Ontario's wine-growing region; , providers of accommodation for the judging team; . and , providers of logistics services; ., providers of Schott Zwiesel stemware used during judging; and, photographer .
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About WineAlign
WineAlign is a free community-based service that enables consumers to review, share and discover wine. Launched in December 2008 in collaboration with several top wine critics, WineAlign is a rapidly growing resource that serves the needs of over 1.1 million unique annual visitors looking to find the best wines at the and . WineAlign answers the question, "What wine do I buy?" It combines reviews from top-critics and community members to create an objective resource to help users find great wine. For wine lovers outside of Ontario and British Columbia, Canada, WineAlign provides the most comprehensive wine resource, including reviews of the latest wines and vintages from some of the country's top sommeliers and wine critics. WineAlign is on Facebook at and on Twitter .
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