Go behind the botlle and connect on a more intimate level with the personalities behind the wines that you love. Often a treat reserved for those within the industry, Ascari Enoteca invites you to get Up Close and Personal and discover the true passion of the people making your wine. Considering it the anti “Wine Dinner”, this series will become a regular installment of dinners dedicated to sharing in our appetites for great wine, quality food and engaging conversation. Local and international winemakers of the highest calibre will sit and dine amongst you, while pouring their wines and sharing their stories. The dinners are meant to break down the stuffy airs that are often associated with winemaker dinners and connect enthusiastic connoisseurs with those that simply enjoy a good chat and a great glass of vino.
So far, the April/May lineup is as follows. More updates can be found through the Ascari Enoteca Facebook and Twitter pages.
Wednesday, April 17
Giulia di Sipio — Cantina Nicola Di Sipio, Abruzzo, Italy
Website
Wednesday, April 24
Marilena Cocci — Grifoni, Tenuta Cocci Grifoni, Abruzzo, Italy
Website
Thursday, April 25 (?)
Phillip Zinck — Domaine Paul Zinck, Alsace, France
Website
Wednesday, May 1
Charles Baker and J.L. Groux — Stratus Wine, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
Website
Wednesday, May 8
Paolo Latoracca — Cantina Madonna delle Grazie, Basilicata, Italy
Website
Wednesday, May 15 TBA
Wednesday, May 22
Jonas Newman and Vicky Samaras — Hinterland Wine Company, Prince Edward County, Ontario
Norman Hardie — Norman Hardie Wines, Prince Edward County, Ontario
Hinterland Website
Norman Hardie Website
Wednesday, May 29
Antonio Marramiero — Azienda Marramiero, Abruzzo, Italy
Website