the_rayway
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Lat night I met for the first time with the Manitoba Amateur Winemakers Association.
These people were so friendly and inviting, they have an incredible amount of knowledge, and are so willing to share it. There were fabulous wines that I haven't had the opportunity to try before either: Winery Series OVZ, and EP Pinot Noir - which were both incredible. Far better than what I currently make. Some really good cheeses and spreads to go with them too.
One fellow I spent most of the evening chatting with was 90 years old and apparently is considered one of the best home winemakers in Canada. He was telling me about 30 and 40 year old bottles he has in his cellar. Every person there is at minimum double my age - but they were so excited to have me there.
I'm so happy I go over my nervousness and went. They're putting me on their email list and letting me know when to enter my wines in the Manitoba competition (!!!) and how they would get to the National Competition. They do group buys as well!
Thank you to those who suggested I look these folks up - I'm going to learn so much from these meetings!
These people were so friendly and inviting, they have an incredible amount of knowledge, and are so willing to share it. There were fabulous wines that I haven't had the opportunity to try before either: Winery Series OVZ, and EP Pinot Noir - which were both incredible. Far better than what I currently make. Some really good cheeses and spreads to go with them too.
One fellow I spent most of the evening chatting with was 90 years old and apparently is considered one of the best home winemakers in Canada. He was telling me about 30 and 40 year old bottles he has in his cellar. Every person there is at minimum double my age - but they were so excited to have me there.
I'm so happy I go over my nervousness and went. They're putting me on their email list and letting me know when to enter my wines in the Manitoba competition (!!!) and how they would get to the National Competition. They do group buys as well!
Thank you to those who suggested I look these folks up - I'm going to learn so much from these meetings!
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when? Congrats Ray, I may look into the local clubs here one day but time is always short around here... Barely have time for myself to get some of my other hobbies taken care of...
The elderly fellow could definitely be the cult leader...hmmm
