Uncork Ontario – Wine and Cheese Tour
Prince Edward County, July 9
On Saturday July 9, the Centre for Hospitality and Culinary Arts at George Brown College will take you on an educational excursion to some of the finest wine and cheese destinations in Prince Edward County. Each tour stop on brings a unique experience — our culinary tours are like no other.
Our tour will begin at the renowned Norman Hardie Winery where Norman Hardie will lead a tour discussing the production of his premium wines. This will be a delicious lesson in the differences between wines made with Niagara and Prince Edward County grapes.
Our next stop will be Fifth Town Artisan Cheese Co. where owner Patricia Bertozzi-Secord will lead a discussion about their sustainable approach to crafting their artisnal cheeses, which have won several prestigious awards. We will of course taste their cheeses, made with only local, fresh sheep’s and goat’s milk.
Lastly, we will explore the vineyards at Closson Chase with winemaker Keith Tyers. This is a rare opportunity to explore a winery that spearheaded the birth of the Prince Edward County wine industry. We will discover their centuries-old European traditions & sustainable practices, and taste a variety of their premium wines.
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Event Itinerary:
- 8:00 a.m: Meet at the George Brown College campus at 300 Adelaide St. East for coffee and breakfast snacks
- 8:30 a.m: Board our tour bus and drive to Norman Hardie Winery
- 10:30 a.m: Discuss — and taste! — the art of winemaking with owner Norman Hardie
- 12:00 p.m: Lunch of wood oven pizza, salads and wine on Norm’s estate terrace
- 1:30 p.m: Head to Fifth Town Artisan Cheese Co. for a tour and cheese tasting
- 3:45 p.m: Head to Closson Chase for a tour, wine tasting and light snacks of antipasto, charcuterie and artisanal cheeses
- 6:00 p.m: Depart for George Brown College
- 8:00 p.m: Approximate arrival time at St. James Campus (300 Adelaide St. East)
Tour bookings are $175 each for two or more tickets or $200 for an individual reservation. Your tour pass includes:
- Transportation on a coach bus to and from George Brown College and to all the sites
- Expert tour guide
- Tours/lessons
- Tastings
- Meals
- Goodie bag
Cancelation policy: Refunds are available by request. As food and wine is pre-ordered with our industry partners for our culinary tours, all refunds must be requested by end of business day July 6, 2016, at 5:00. Purchases will be non-refundable after that time.