Rick VanSickle, Author at Wines In Niagara

September 9, 20101

Winemaker Bradshaw leaves Pillitteri on a high note

By Rick VanSickle It was a bitter-sweet wine release at Pillitteri Estates Winery. Sweet because it was the unveiling of the new Exclamation lin

September 4, 20100

Bordeaux 2010 vintage looking very fine

Note: A report on the Bordeaux 2010 harvest so far: Springtime, mainly dry and cool, finished with a period of some heavy rainfall in mid-June. Sum

Cave Spring winemaker Angelo Pavan with La Penna

September 3, 20101

Cave Spring’s La Penna a labour of love for winemaker

What: Cave Spring Cellars La Penna Where: 3836 Main St., Jordan Winemaker: Angelo Pavan Proprietors: Pennachetti Family, Pavan. Availability: Wine

August 30, 20100

Henry of Pelham predicts best vintage ever

Note: This is a copy of a letter circulated on Aug. 30 by Henry of Pelham, one of Niagara's premier wineries in St. Catharines, about the harvest that

Krys Roman poses with a glass of Rosewood Merlot.

August 27, 20101

Rosewood winemaker hitting stride on red wines

What: Rosewood Estates Winery and Meadery Where: 4352 Mountainview Road, Beamsville Tastings: Wednesday to Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Winemaker: Nata