Meet the “Godfather of Zin”, rebel winemaker Joel Peterson of Ravenswood.
The afternoon soared with fine wine, awesome food and incredible music. We attended the Wine Rock Ravenswood Experience in Toronto at the cool venue 99 Sudbury.
Attending was Joel Peterson, rebel winemaker, and reputed “Godfather of “Zin” (Zinfandel). Founder of Sonoma Valley’s Ravenswood winery treated us to a fabulous line up of his award winning Zins.
Awesome event at 99 Sudbury with The Godfather of Zin, winemaker and founder Ravenswood Wine Joel Peterson, rock star Ian Thornley and super Chef Rob Rainford.
“Godfather of Zin”, rebel winemaker Joel Peterson.
#WineRock @99Sudbury @ChefRobRainford @ThornleyMusic @RavenswoodWine @thewineladies Fab event, met the Godfather of Zin Joel Peterson, delish 2008 Belloni Zinfandel, stay tuned for interview
Celebrity BBQ Chef Rob Rainford worked his magic with barbecue finger foods, sensational creations including quail, lamb, Jerk Chicken and much more, all paired with the variety of Peterson’s wines.
Canadian rock star Ian Thornley entertained the crowd with an exclusive debut of songs from his up coming acoustic CD. All the high notes were hit for everyone of our senses on this sunny, engaging summer afternoon.
Ravenswood Besieged 2013, Susanne’s Wine Pick.
Ask The Wine Ladies…What is a wine thief?
In the barrel room at Vinwood Cellars, where several of Kendall-Jackson’s key wines are made. Not open to the public, we are treated to lessons in “battonage” and enjoyng a “wine thief” or pipette experience. Drawing a sample of wine straight from the barrel.
Dear Wine Ladies
What is a wine thief?
Jason, Dallas, Texas
Watch The Wine Ladies TV and our adventure at Kendall-Jackson where we experienced wine thieving first hand!
Dear Jason,
It is a “pipette” a slim tube-like product made with glass or food-safe material, about between 12-24 inches long, used to draw a small amount of wine from a cask or other fermentation container.
The Wine Ladies, Georgia and Susanne
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Coming Up Next! The Wine Ladies TV Sonoma, California and Jackson Family Wines
In the barrel room at Vinwood Cellars, where several of Kendall-Jackson’s key wines are made. Not open to the public, we are treated to lessons in “battonage” and enjoyng a wine thief experience. Drawing a sample of wine straight from the barrel.
COMING UP NEXT! The Wine Ladies TV
Operating a wine thief!
The Wine Ladies, Georgia and Susanne take on Sonoma County and explore the magic of iconic Kendall-Jackson wines. From the helicopter ride over the county to the harvesting of the K-J gardens to operating a wine thief! Coming soon… The Wine Ladies Adventures Around The Globe!!
At Vinwood cellars, where Kendall-Jackson produces some of its key brands SVP, Winemaster Randy Ullom directs us on “stirring the lies” the spent yeast cells that are to be agitated or stirred, known as the act of “battonage” to give complexity to the wine… not an easy task we soon learn but Georgia prevails! Hoorah for Georgia
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