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Ye Olde Towne Winer Medals Again in 2010!
From April 16 to 18, 2010 a record total of 4,508 different wines were judged in the 2010 edition of the WineMaker International Amateur Wine Competition.

4,508 . . . . . . . . .total entries 796 . . . . . . . . . . .wine flights 1,084 . . . .total judging hours 50 . . . . . . . . .American states 8 . . . . . . .Canadian provinces 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Countries


Once again this judging was the largest wine competition of its kind in the world and represented the largest and most diverse collection of hobby wines ever assembled under one roof. The 4,508 entries arrived from hobby winemakers living throughout North America in all 50 American states and 8 Canadian provinces as well as a total of 8 different countries. Over the course of three days, experienced judging panels worked through 796 flights, examining each using the UC-Davis 20-point wine scale evaluating appearance, aroma, taste, aftertaste and overall impression. The wines were entered in 50 different categories and including an astounding array of varietals and wine styles. Kit-based wines competed alongside fresh-grape entries in this blind tasting. Entries were awarded gold, silver, bronze .

Blush/Rosé - Red Vinifera - 64 Entries GOLD The Towne Winer, Guelph, ON 100% Cellar Craft Premium White Merlot 2007
Shiraz/Syrah - 282 Entries BRONZE The Towne Winer, Guelph, ON 100% Cellar Craft Showcase Limited Release Quartet Syrah 2009

Ye Olde Towne Winer Medals Again in 2009!
The Guelph Tribune Reader’s Choice 2009 Platinum Award The Guelph Mercury Reader’s Choice 2009 Gold Award

The Towne Winer Medals in 2008!

Silver for our En Primeur New Zealand Marlborough Pinot Noir 2006 Bronze for Cellar Craft Limited Release Yakima Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2006
From April 18 to 20, 2008, a record total of 4,321 different wines were judged at The Equinox Resort in Manchester, Vermont. The 2008 edition of the Winemaker International Amateur Wine Competition once again represented the largest and most diverse collection of amateur wines ever assembled under one roof. In fact, this year’s competition also was the largest wine competition of any kind – commercial or amateur – in North America. The 4,321 entries arrived from hobby winemakers living throughout North America in 48 American states and 8 Canadian provinces and as far away as Australia, Italy and Israel. Over the course of three days, experienced judging panels worked through 822 flights, examining each wine using the UC-Davis 20-point wine scale evaluating appearance, aroma, taste, aftertaste and overall impression. The wines were entered in 50 different categories and included an astonishing array of varietals and wine styles. Kit wines competed alongside fresh-grape entries in this blind tasting. Entries were awarded gold, silver, bronze and best of show medals based on the average score given by the judging panel.

4,321 - Total entries 822 - Wine flights 1,080 - Total judging hours 48 - American States 8 - Canadian provinces 6 - Countries 4,321 - Total entries

Wine Achievements
	Since The "Winer" has gone full time vinting quality wines for The Hospitality Trade in 1994, he has earned many international awards for the quality of his wines. The most prestigious of these is The Intervin International Awards. Because of it's high standards, this is a very demanding competition. Certified wine judges are used exclusively, judging is done double blind and the competition requires a second panel to confirm every medal. A challenge! Another fertile ground for budding professional winemakers is the AWO: Amateur Wine Makers of Ontario. This organization has supported many fledging winemakers to go pro resulting in many VQA wines being of world class competitive quality. Their judges are all certified and the competition is friendly but intense!
Lastly, the wine competition sponsored by Wine Maker Magazine has grown into the largest international amateur competition in the world. Approximately 3000 entries are expected for this year! So if the winemaker can earn best in class, it's quite a recognition from his/her peers! Even though third party ratification is reassuring, The Winer has always felt that You are the final judge, as the wine truly speaks for itself.

I made my first batch of wine with Towne Winer, and I have to say that they made it a very enjoyable experience……they spend a lot of time with me to make sure that I was getting the wine that I liked and I was not just settling with anything

Paul Paul Paquette
AMJ Campbell Moving

I continue to enjoy making wine at the Towne Winer and getting all my sponsorship gift baskets made up there.
The quality of the wine is superb and I’ve had many compliments. The baskets are always unique and contain both my TW wine and interesting wine accessories.
I heartily recommend the whole Towne Winer Experience!

Barbara E Fisk,
Certified Travel & Cruise Counsellor
Travel Professionals International
www.tpiqualitytravel.ca

Always great wines. We have yet to have a batch we were not thrilled with. Good enough to convince my wine-snob sister-in-law that non-commercial wines are not to be shunned! And there's generally a good conversation while you're bottling too!

Barney Tracy
Tracy Group Benefits & Financial Services
www.groupbenefits.on.ca/

Elizabeth Reemeyer, a Cambridge client and long-time friend of The Winer and Liz says what sets The Towne Winer apart from the other DIY on-premise places is how clean everything is kept.

"When you're making a food product, cleanliness is not optional, it's essential. The music is on, the expert is on-site if I have any questions. The Winer has great instincts when it comes to knowing what to do to bring out the best in a varietal."


	Hear Ye Hear Ye! Invites You to Vint a showcase wine and receive a free Brix Chocolate Variety Gift Set worth $30. contact us at info@thetownewiner.ca or 519.824.9191 New at The Towne Winer! Brix Chocolate for wine lovers, scientifically formulated for pairing with wine. Available at The Towne Winer. $25 Value - When you vint your next Premium Wine! Click the icon below. Niagara Wines The Towne Winer Chardonnay Vintage Program is in full swing. Click here for more information The Towne Winer gives brides a fun way to offer great wine at budget-friendly pricing If you ask Liz Woolford and Barrie Browne of The Towne Winer in Guelph, making your own wine is about getting creative with your wedding details, offering great tasting, award-winning wine with minimal additives, and of course, having fun while you're at it. "We offer a customized and fun experience making your own wine for your wedding day. Click here for more info Bottle Brew now at the Towne Winer A revolutionary and easy way to make premium beer in just 10 days! Click here for more info Ye Olde Towne Winer medals again in 2008! Silver for our En Primeur New Zealand Marlborough Pinot Noir 2006 Bronze for Cellar Craft Limited Release Yakima Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 Click here for more info


	Wine Achievements Since The "Winer" has gone full time vinting quality wines for The Hospitality Trade in 1994, he has earned many international awards for the quality of his wines. The most prestigious of these awards is The Intervin International Awards. Read More


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Ye Olde Towne Winer Medals Again in 2010!

Ye Olde Towne Winer Medals Again in 2009!

The Towne Winer Medals in 2008!

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