[Growwine] Ontario's drinking culture: A big part of the battle?

[Scott Dolson]

Hello Martin;

...Brianna, radisson and DM6521... what kind of grape is 'radisson'?.

Scott

Martin Paré wrote:
> Ah funny this should take that turn. Michael Pollan makes a similar example 
> with the rise of local/artisan food vs food-from-everywhere-anywhere (my 
> words here) in his book  - the Omnivore's dilemma.  He compares that to the 
> rise of protestannism.  It is not about taking down the church but about being 
> able to "opt-out"
>
> Local wines/ciders at farmers market is soooo good; we're gonna have 3 
> winery booths outside plus the store inside.  Anyhow, this Fall will be the 
> beginning of the Townshipper's nano-winery :-)  Brianna, radisson and 
> DM8521 have a decent crop - +/-40  L to come for the 1st crush if I beat kids, 
> coons and birds to it....
>
> martin
>
> On 2 Jul 2008 at 11:21, melissa lounsbury wrote:
>
>   
>> What happened to the congregation? 
>> ----- Original Message ----
>> From: Ryan <ryan.daum at gmail.com>
>> To: growwine at littlefatwino.com
>> Sent: Wednesday, July 2, 2008 2:15:04 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Growwine] Ontario's drinking culture: A big part of the battle?
>>
>> Probably you're preaching to the choir.
>>
>> On Wed, Jul 2, 2008 at 2:06 PM, Paul Bulas <pabls at yahoo.com> wrote:
>>     
>>> It might be a useful idea to consider modelling our laws on those used in more "progressive" 
>>>       
>> jurisdictions where wine is understood as a culinary accompaniment (and possibly an artform) and 
>> not simply in dry terms, as an "intoxicant". The overall regulatory climate seems to be predicated 
>> on curbing the social ills of alcohol abuse (real as they are) rather than promoting artisanal wines 
>> as something that has cultural value. And it's not just wine - local agriculture in general should be 
>> promoted more. Doing so will of course present challenges, but would likely steer things away 
>> from that dry commodified mentality into something more holistic. Such are my 2¢.
>>     
>>> ----- Original Message ----
>>> From: Ryan <ryan.daum at gmail.com>
>>> To: growwine at littlefatwino.com
>>> Sent: Wednesday, July 2, 2008 1:05:36 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [Growwine] Ontario's drinking culture: A big part of the battle?
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>>> There are AGCO laws which govern the sale and production of alcohol in general.
>>>
>>> Ryan
>>>
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