Oh the romance of it all.
The winemaker's idyllic life surrounded by acres of bucolic scenery and budding vines. The joyful anticipation of sun-filled days when the magic of photosynthesis transforms raw energy into beautiful, plump, juicy grapes.
Oh the bullshit of it all!
I have always been struck by the difference between image and reality. Perhaps it is never more clear than when you stick your nose into the winery business. This is hard, sweaty farming folks and from my little experience one of the hardest working guys in the business is Daniel Lenko. He's pretty much a one-man show at Daniel Lenko estate and he produces some remarkable wines. We're especially fond of his whites and the great summer sipper White Merlot and White Cab.
He's also just a really good guy who is working hard on behalf of his brothers and sisters in the wine business and while he has few listings at LCBO it is well worth it to travel down the short lane to his winery to pick up a few cases and enjoy the company of Daniel and his dad Bill.
BTW: We also had another great time at Chateau des Charmes and thanks very much to the always charming and lovely Michele Bosc for her hospitality.
The winemaker's idyllic life surrounded by acres of bucolic scenery and budding vines. The joyful anticipation of sun-filled days when the magic of photosynthesis transforms raw energy into beautiful, plump, juicy grapes.
Oh the bullshit of it all!
I have always been struck by the difference between image and reality. Perhaps it is never more clear than when you stick your nose into the winery business. This is hard, sweaty farming folks and from my little experience one of the hardest working guys in the business is Daniel Lenko. He's pretty much a one-man show at Daniel Lenko estate and he produces some remarkable wines. We're especially fond of his whites and the great summer sipper White Merlot and White Cab.
He's also just a really good guy who is working hard on behalf of his brothers and sisters in the wine business and while he has few listings at LCBO it is well worth it to travel down the short lane to his winery to pick up a few cases and enjoy the company of Daniel and his dad Bill.
BTW: We also had another great time at Chateau des Charmes and thanks very much to the always charming and lovely Michele Bosc for her hospitality.
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