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Ontario wines have come from obscurity to be some of the most popular and respected varietals in the world. They are no longer considered second tier but have become award-winning vintages across the globe. Ontario ice wines are as good as it gets, with bottles being scooped up by connoisseurs everywhere.
The Royal Wine Competition was a treat for wine lovers in 2011, as Ontario vintners brought their best to impress Consumer and Sommelier Panels. Some of the finest chefs, sommeliers and wine connoisseurs in Ontario were part of the judging panel. The best of the best will be featured in The Royal restaurants and in the Wine Bar for you to enjoy. That means you’re the real winner. Cheers. Stay tuned for a list of judges in 2012!
Here is a list of the esteemed 2011 judges: |
Jenn Agg (mixologist, buyer @ The Black Hoof & Black Hoof Cocktail Bar)
Angela Aiellow (wine educator, host of VQA tours & classes)
David Berman ("Food Geek" buyer of all things local @ café Taste)
Mark Cutrara (chef, wine buyer @ Cowbell)
Sara D'Amato (sommelier @ ACC, Wine Writers Circle of Canada)
Suresh Doss (writer, publisher of Spotlight Toronto, VQA blogger)
Jamie Drummond (sommelier, wine writer, GM of Good Food Media)
Craig MacDonald (head winemaker, Andrew Peller Limited)
Mark Moffat (sommelier, wine writer, educator)
Adam Pesce (director of coffee development & taster, Reunion Island)
Lesley Provost (sommelier, buyer at AGO)
Will Prudhomme (sommelier, wine writer)
Barbara Ritchie (wine writer, journalist and consultant)
Evan Saviolidis (sommelier, wine writer, educator)
Lauren Simmons (wine reviewer)
Dick Snyder (writer, publisher of City Bites Magazine, promoter of VQA)
Zoltan Szabo (sommelier, wine writer)
Taylor Thompson (sommelier, buyer Ritz Carlton)
Jesse Vittetow (sommelier, CRUSH)
Ross Wise (winemaker, Flat Rock Cellars)
