July 2012

Recommended - Fri, July 20 - Sun, July 22
International Cool Climate Chardonnay Celebration
various locations in Niagara region
Explore this three-day celebration of Chardonnay, as wine and food enthusiasts from around the world come together to explore what makes this terroir-driven superstar grape sing. Nestled beside the stunning Niagara Escarpment, the vineyards and wineries of Niagara will play host to dozens of international cool climate chardonnay producers and regional chefs for a weekend of wine and food heaven. From social tastings to casual, interactive sessions the world’s top cool climate chardonnay producers, guests, journalists and winemakers will explore and learn about what makes this varietal the coolest grape on earth.
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Sat, July 21
LCBO Vintages Release
Get all the details on this release is posted on the Vintage Assessments website where Michael Vaughan will divulge some of his top buys. Here is the detailed list of all 130 items being released.

Mon, July 23
LCBO Vintages Delistings
Get all the details and Michael Vaughan's Tasting notes on the 17 Vintages items being delisted by becoming an FBTI Supporter. Here is an exclusive insider report of what's being discounted.

FBTI Supporter Taste Trip Special Offer
A 2012 Shaw Festival HighlightPresent Laughter
Festival Theatre, Niagara-on-the-Lake
Dressing gowns, love affairs and witty repartee – glittering stage star Garry Essendine’s life is full of them all. He’s also got more visitors – and more admirers – than he knows what to do with. How can he stop a smitten ingénue, an intense young playwright and a married seductress, from declaring their admiration? And as his not-quite-ex-wife reminds him, he’s getting a bit old for all of these romantic games. Can he escape from his fans in time? And does he want to?
Some loved it (me), others didn't (some Toronto critics).Call 800-511-7429 http://www.shawfest.com