Message from Jazz Wines - Jan 15, 2008

Fabulous Jazz and Wine Reception with Thanks

We have just held our first Canadian public tasting of Jazz Wines own The Shiraz at a jazz reception in our home town, Toronto during the recent international jazz conference held by IAJE. And our 2005 South Australian red from award-winning winemaker, Corrina Rayment, was introduced in Ontario’s www.Vintages.com stores in early January, with a positive response from wine critics and wine lovers alike.

Our reception was opportunity to celebrate NEA Jazz Master Candido Camero. And there was not only a fabulous turn-out. Many guest jazz musicians graced us with their talent, joining the Lenore Raphael Trio and singer Denise Thimes in performance. Surpirse guests included the “Poet Laureate of Jazz”, Jon Hendricks along with singer Giacamo Gates and pianist Hilario Duran among others.

For those who attended, thank you so very much. Your contribution to this musical event and your participation in this tasting opportunity made it an enjoyable time for all. We invite you to submit memorable moments for this event and others. And note that there will be a few follow-up articles and reviews as follow-up.

On our home page, you’ll find an interview with Lenore Raphael as well as an article about winemaking talent Michael Scarpantoni, and more.

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Thank you again. And all the best,