Thursday, June 30, 2011

Tin Mill in the Mist

Photo taken in England by Sue with the Olympus camera.

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Workers in the Vineyard

These vineyard workers were completed covered including their faces. Photographed at Maleta Winery.

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

My fellow blogger, photoshopphlake, posted a photo of the roses at Maleta Winery. I liked the photo so much that I had to take my own. The roses are just starting to fade when the shot was taken.

Monday, June 27, 2011

1989 Inniskillin Cabernet

While visiting Inniskillin on Saturday, we were lucky enough to try the 1989 Cabernet Sauvignon/Cabernet Franc. Still a really good wine considering it's almost 22 years old!

Sunday, June 26, 2011

Artist in the Vineyard

A number of artists were at Peller Estates Winery today painting very scenes in the vineyards.

Saturday, June 25, 2011

Colourful Containers

Photographed in England by Sue with the Olympus camera.

Friday, June 24, 2011

Scottish Longhorn

Taken by Sue in Somerset, England with the Olympus camera.

Thursday, June 23, 2011

Calamus Pinot Gris

I was asked to take a photo of the 2010 Pinot Gris for a magazine article but I was only given a few hours before the publishing deadline! Here's the result.

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Classic Car Insignia - Pontiac Fiero

The Pontiac Fiero was made between 1984 and 1988. Photographed in Vineland.

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Another Classic

Photographed at a Classic Car Show in Vineland.

Monday, June 20, 2011

Classic Corvett Emblem

Photographed at a Classic Car Show in Vineland. Originally, Chevrolet wanted to have the American Flag on the emblem's right but it is illegal to use the flag on any product apparently. They had to rush around to find a design before an upcoming car show and because the name Chevrolet is French they thought the fleur-de-lis would be fitting. This decision was made 50 years ago.

Sunday, June 19, 2011

Reflections on a Firebird

This classic car's fender was so shiny I got the reflection of another car in the shot!

Saturday, June 18, 2011

Model A Ford c 1931

Photographed at the Classic Car Show in Vineland today.

Friday, June 17, 2011

Two Chairs and a Vineyard

Photographed at the Good Earth Cooking School and Winery in Beamsville.

Thursday, June 16, 2011

Full Moon

Returning from Guelph last night I noticed that the moon was full. I stopped on the side of the highway and took a hand-held shot. It's times like this when I wished I had a more powerful lens or my tripod in the car.

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Rest in Peace, Pepper

We lost our oldest cat, Pepper, yesterday. She will be missed by everyone who knew her. Despite her blindness, she managed quite well and was always a happy cat and friendly to everyone.

Monday, June 13, 2011

Ty Fielding

While participating in "Graze the Bench", we had time to spend with the Fielding family and I was able to shoot this photo of Ty.

Sunday, June 12, 2011

Red Wine Barrel Bung

Sometimes the outside of the bung hole gets stained with red wine because the wine maker is constantly taking samples. A number of wineries will paint this section of the barrel to make it look more presentable. Taken at Vineland Estates Winery.

Saturday, June 11, 2011

Johnny & Ron

My friend, Ron, with his hockey idol, NHL goalie, Johnny Bower.

Thursday, June 9, 2011

Poppy Near Flat Rock Cellars

While attending the Flat Rock Open House on Saturday evening, I noticed a field of poppies on the adjoining property. Not sure if I was trespassing but I did manage to take a few photos including this one.

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Terry Rawlinko

Local musician, Terry Rawlinko, plays acoustic guitar and sings at the "Graze the Bench" event at Hidden Bench on Sunday. Terry is the son of Ontario Wine Society member, Wally Rawlinko.

Monday, June 6, 2011

Hockey Great, Johhny Bower

Johnny Bower was on hand to show his own wine - Rosewood Estates "Johnny Bower" Merlot. He was kind enough to sign bottles for his fans.

Sunday, June 5, 2011

Beyond Budburst

This was taken at the Budburst Celebration at Flat Rock Cellars in Nadja's Vineyard.

Saturday, June 4, 2011

Oyster "Boy"?

I don't eat oysters but I wanted to take this photo of someone from Oyster Boy Oysters Restaurant shucking oysters at the Tawse Winery open house.

Friday, June 3, 2011

Guitar Man

There was a band at the Vineland Estates open house last week. There was a blinding spotlight on the group making photos almost impossible. I had to settle for this close-up but even that has a reflection from the spotlight.

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Banned in Ontario

This Crystal Head Vodka cannot be sold in Ontario. It is, however, available at some duty free shops. Very strange!

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Former Treasurer, Ontario Wine Society - Niagara Chapter; Former Treasurer, Society for American Wines - Toronto and National. Former employment: Controller, College of Audiologists & Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario; Controller, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario; Assistant General Manager, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, Capital Leasing Division.