Author Archives: Julie Ricard

Spring Pruning 101

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Spring pruning 101

I go through the fields with valarie and learn some techniques and conditions for a good beginning of the season. With the right conditions anyone can expect a good batch of wine.
Thanks Smokie Ridge Vineyard for letting me use your beautiful vines.

Guide to Wine Tasting with Two Sommeliers

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Join sommeliers Heather Boyd and special guest Julie Ricard from Fortified Grape as they walk you through all the steps of wine tasting.
The featured wine is Soldier's Pride from Smokie Ridge Vineyard located near Kemptville, Ontario.

Eastern Ontario Wine Expo

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Thurs 30 May, 2019
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
3545 Leitrim Road, Gloucester Ontario
K1A 0K4

Visit with the producers of Ontario’s newest wine region. Meet and talk to some of the premier wine makers and sommeliers of the Eastern Ontario Wine Region. Discover the patios, tasting rooms and venues within a short drive from your back door. A great time to start your wine cellar for the patio season... there is something tasty waiting for you.

For tickets please go to eventbrite or follow:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/eastern-ontario-wine-expo-tickets-59251426612