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11 6 After more than 40 years in the

Canadian Football League, Wally Buono – a South Surrey resident – is still as hungry as ever for more success.

COVER STORY: Check out some new spring fashions at Langley's High Point Estates.

(Cover photo: Alfonso Arnold)

11 Whether she's in the kitchen whipping up a delicious meal, or looking for inspiration in the garden, Sarah Kruk feels at home at Brambles Bistro.

22 18 Looking to spend some time outdoors?

Check out some top local trails.

22 Fitness expert Tommy Europe dishes out some tips and advice for getting into better shape this spring.

28 For wine-lovers, there's no shortage of

ways to stay busy, says wine columnist John Schreiner.

From the editor Nick Greenizan

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here’s a part of me that wonders what business I have writing this column, in this particular edition of Indulge.

Yes, my name is on it. And my picture is right there, too. But still – I don’t know that I’m exactly qualified to oversee an issue that is, by and large, focused on health and fitness.

Neither is my forté.

Oh, that’s not to say I haven’t tried to get into better shape. Lord, how I’ve tried. Over the past number of years, I’ve done it all.

Got a gym membership. Started running. Let the gym membership lapse, then got another one somewhere else.

I even gave grueling workout regime P90X a try, too.

There’s nary a diet I haven’t attempted at one point or another, either. South Beach, low carb, no carb, all carbs… (OK, I made that last one up.

Wishful thinking, I guess).

I’ve tried an awful lot, with varying degrees of success, I guess is what I’m saying.

And I don’t imagine I’m alone in that regard.

Health and fitness are top of mind for many – those of us who struggle to reach our goals, as well as those for whom a healthy, active lifestyle has been their routine for years.

But all that said, perhaps this issue of Indulge will inspire you.

Fitness guru Tommy Europe – whose story you can read about on page 22 – tends to have that effect on people. Maybe you’ve seen him 4 Spring 2015 INDULGE

on television, pushing people to lose the last 10 pounds, or perhaps you’ve been to his website, which is full of tips, encouragement and advice.

I spoke with him for this story last month, and must admit, I left the conversation feeling pretty motivated. I even went to the gym that night.

And speaking of motivation, this issue also features a story on longtime BC Lions’ coach/ general manager Wally Buono, who after decades in the game is still as driven as ever to bring another Grey Cup to Vancouver.

And if you’re in the market for a new wardrobe – or perhaps even a new home – you’ll want to peruse the photos from our fashion shoot, which was held at a beautiful home at High Point Estates in Langley. The 7,000-sq.-ft. house was truly magnificent – it is the grand prize in the BC Children’s Hospital lottery, the draw for which is May 7.

If being outdoors is more your speed, check out our list of some of our area’s top hiking and walking trails – perfect spots for a day trip this spring.

In any event, hopefully this issue inspires you to get out and enjoy all that the season has to offer.

And let me know if you have any foolproof, never-fail, fitness tips. I’m always looking.

Publisher Mary Kemmis publisher@indulgemagazine.ca Managing Editor Lance Peverley managingeditor@indulgemagazine.ca Interim Editor Nick Greenizan editor@indulgemagazine.ca Creative Services Manager Jim Chmelyk creativeservices@indulgemagazine.ca Contributors Alfonso Arnold • Jason McRobbie • Rob Newell • John Schreiner

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losing is as tough to stomach as ever

rofessional sports can be – and often are – glamourous business.

In no other line of work are you well-paid, showcased (often on television) and idolized by thousands, if not millions, of fans. Youngsters wear your jersey when they take to local streets and fields to play games with their friends; crowds chant your name; and if you’re lucky, at some point, you get your name etched on a championship trophy.

To the average person, it all seems like a pretty sweet gig.

But, like everything else, there are downsides, too.

Players get traded and cut, coaches get fired, teams lose heartbreaking games.

And after decades working in the Canadian Football League – first as a player, then as a coach and now in the front office – Wally Buono has been through it all, both good and bad.

And though his roles have changed through the years – he is currently the BC Lions’ general manager and vice-president, having given up head-coaching duties after the 2011 season – Buono’s love for the game hasn’t waned.

“Like anything, as you grow older, you appreciate things in a different way,” explained the 65-year-old CFL Hall of Famer, who is the league’s all-time winningest coach and has seven Grey Cups, including five as a coach, to his credit.

“Do I still enjoy the competition? Yes. Do I still enjoy winning? Yes. “But is losing any easier? No, not at all. But, as you get older, maybe you’re just better able to handle it.”

Part of Buono’s positive outlook can be attributed to the fact that his professional life has been a remarkably stable one – especially by a coach’s standards. In an industry that often sees coaches hop from job to job seemingly on a year-by-year basis, Buono has been lucky enough to have had long tenures at each of his stops.

After a short stint as a Montreal Concordes assistant coach in the

early 1980s, he moved on to Calgary, where he worked from 1987 until 2002, the latter 12 years as head coach. From there, he moved further west to the Lower Mainland, and he’s been with the Lions ever since.

Buono and his wife, Sande – who have four children and four grandchildren – have lived in South Surrey since 2003.

“During my career, my family has had to move, and those disappointments are tough, but it’s like I say – football is the life that we choose. Part of that is knowing that at some point in your career, you’re probably going to have to move,” he said. “Some people do it more than others. My family’s been very fortunate in that we’ve only had to do it twice, and I feel blessed about that.

“I always tell people, ‘If there’s a better place to live in Canada, I haven’t found it yet.’ The climate, the location, the people – it’s spectacular here.”

Buono said he’s cognizant of his own career stability when the situation calls for tough decisions to be made.

In CFL circles, Buono has earned a reputation as a tough negotiator, as well as a shrewd evaluator of talent – he seemingly has a knack for trading or releasing older players right before their on-field performance begins to suffer.

At times, it can come across – at least to fans, or the player being released – as cold. Rather, it’s simply the cost of doing business. But it doesn’t mean it’s easy for Buono. In fact, even after all these years, it is still the worst part of the job, he admits.

“It’s never easy, and it doesn’t get any easier. The emotional wear and tear never gets easier, but being in this position of responsibility, you owe it to your team, the fans, the season-ticket holders, to put together the best team you can, and that involves making tough decisions – even sometimes severing ties with a popular player or staff member,” he said.

“But you have to do it, in order to continue to thrive as an organization.

Do I still enjoy the competition? Yes… But is losing any easier? No, not at all.

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I’m not sure where I’d be without sports. When I was a kid in Montreal, sports gave me direction, something to focus on – it gave me a life worth living, really.

But behind closed doors, the emotions can be difficult to deal with. Because when you hurt somebody, you not only hurt that person, but you’re hurting their family, too.”

As for his own family, Buono lists them as his only non-football interest. Running the Lions – especially in a sports-mad city like Vancouver – can be a tiring, all-encompassing task, and the little downtime he does get, he spends with them.

“I’m just not into golfing, or anything like that,” he said.

When he was a youngster growing up in Montreal – he was born in Italy, and his family moved to Canada when he was three – there weren’t many sports that Buono and his friends didn’t play, be it hockey, baseball or others.

Eventually, he decided to focus on football.

He earned a scholarship to play at Idaho State University, before returning to Canada to play for the Alouettes, with whom he eventually won two Grey Cups.

He was, in his own words, “just an average player” on those championship Montreal squads, but he made many lifelong friends

Wally Buono is interviewed by a television reporter after winning the 2011 Grey Cup with the BC Lions. and, under the mentorship of coaches such as Rod Rust, Dick Roach and Marv Levy, cultivated an interest in coaching.

And, in an age where it’s often tough to get kids out of the house and involved in sports – either due to prohibitive costs to families, or

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“When people say you shouldn’t play sports because they’re dangerous, I always (counter) by asking how many kids sports has saved. Kids out there who maybe had no direction, nothing going for them in life, but then got into sports and made something of themselves,” said Buono, who has been a strong supporter of KidSport charity initiatives in Surrey, ever since a branch of the sports-focused charity was established in his adopted hometown a few years ago.

“You don’t have to make it (to the pros) to learn about hard work, team work and discipline.

Hopefully, we’re doing more to minimize the injury risks these days, but so many lives have been affected for the better.

“I’m a perfect example of that.

I’m not sure where I’d be without sports. When I was a kid in Montreal, sports gave me direction, something to focus on – it gave me a life worth living, really.” i

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Along the way, everybody – even the best of the best – has had help from somewhere, be it rides to practice from a coach, or handme-down equipment from a friend or teammate, or in some cases, help covering the costs associated with organized sports.

It’s help that Ronnie Paterson is well familiar with.

In the late 1970s until the early Ronnie Paterson ‘80s, Paterson, who grew up in Richmond and has been a fixture in the sports and business community, both there and on the Semiahmoo Peninsula for years, was one of the country’s top hockey goaltenders. He played four seasons at UBC, and was a member of Canada's national team at the 1980 Olympics in Lake Placid, NY – the same year the Americans upset the Soviet Union in the famed Miracle on Ice game.

But looking back, Paterson realizes how closely he came to missing out on all of it, had he and his family not had support during his formative years.

Paterson’s father, Leo – an accomplished curler who had his sights set on the Brier – died when Paterson was just seven years old. His mother was left to take care of Paterson and his two siblings, all

three of whom were very active.

“We played hockey, baseball, soccer… everything,” he explained. “The sacrifices my mother made to allow us to do all those things was just remarkable.

“But that’s just my family’s story. There are so many other families – especially single-parent families – who today have their own challenges.”

It’s those families and young would-be athletes whom Paterson is looking to help now, as the president of the Surrey-White Rock chapter of KidSport, a charity that raises money to help cover registration costs for organized sports of all kinds.

There are local chapters all across the country, including many in the Lower Mainland.

The Surrey-White Rock branch has been in operation for four years, and last year raised nearly $110,000 – much of which came from the chapter’s annual Nite of Champions gala, which is held every fall at Hazelmere Golf and Tennis Club and is always highlighted by guests of some renown.

Last year, country singer Chad Brownlee headlined the event, and previous guests have included Brian Burke and Trevor Linden.

“Sports can give young people so much… so we are extremely proud of the fact that, at the end of the day, we’ve helped hundreds of young people play sports,” Paterson said.

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“It’s a simpler life in a lot of ways, good ways,” says Kruk, who has since found her culinary nook in Brambles Bistro, within Tanglebank Gardens in West Abbotsford. “You get to enjoy the land and outdoors more and in a different way. I love to fish and hike and that is my backyard out here. On Sundays, I have worked at a horse barn for the past four years and it is great. Life out here just clears the mind.”

Surrey born, Kruk had felt the call of the kitchen from an early age, and pursued that passion, becoming Red-Seal certified at Vancouver Community College. The four years that followed at the Ramada Plaza in Abbotsford anchored her appreciation for the region.

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Chef Sarah Kruk feels right at home at Abbotsford's Brambles Bistro, either in the kitchen or tending to the produce and flowers in the yard

by Jason McRobbie • photos by Rob Newell fellow chef, Kayla Falk, at the new bistro Falk's mom was planning to open inside the ‘family’ gardens. Though Falk has since taken leave to extend her own family, Kruk has since found herself right at home on the 20 acres of Tanglebank Gardens.

Tanglebank Gardens took root in Abbotsford in 1996, and thanks to the vision and ongoing efforts of Brenda and Arnold Falk, the boutique nursery – which is also home to five beehives – has become an agritourism destination of growing renown.

As a farmer, entrepreneur and businesswoman, Falk won the very first Tourism Excellence Award from Tourism Abbotsford in 2007. From the start at Tanglebank Gardens, her goal was to create a space that helped people feel like they went on a mini-holiday.

Adding Brambles Bistro in 2012, with 50 seats inside and 20 more on the nursery patio, has only sweetened the experience.

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“We’re all about slowing down and taking the time to enjoy,” says Falk with a grin. “No one gets rushed from their tables here. We have a no-rush policy that works well with what we are aiming for in terms of the overall experience.”

For Kruk, that experience puts the focus on dishes that bring real and rustic into the R&R equation, with an abundance of freshness to call upon for inspiration. Naturally, she could not be happier with Tanglebank’s abundance and what it means to the kitchen – and for the guests.

“Brambles is awesome that way because that backyard feeds our kitchen. I’m rustic at heart. I think things should be pretty because of what they are, not because of five hours of plate prep,” she says.

“People who appreciate real food get me. Sustainable agriculture is my passion and it looks great on a plate, too.

“We grow all our own herbs, lettuces, and soon we’ll start to

Kayla Falk tends to some of the fresh produce at the 20-acre Tanglebank Gardens. see the berries coming up again,” says Falk, pausing to pinch a leaf of budding basil mint from one of the elevated beds.

“People are always surprised by what they find here. We have a pair of small orange trees. We

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While looking to the garden for inspiration comes naturally in such a setting, Chef Kruk is a firm believer that such edible inspiration abounds. Aside from a well-stocked spice cabinet to carry basic dishes across continents, she espouses a balance of solid prep and open exploration.

“I think we all need the basics to inspire us, but we don’t always need to plan so much. The best results come from working with ingredients that inspire, and that changes throughout the year,” she says.

“So go see what looks good and build from there.”

For Kruk, spring brings a new menu to Brambles Bistro – as well as a change from the soups and stews she favours throughout the cooler months.

“There are days when I just nibble out of the garden,” she admits. “That’s pretty hard to beat for fresh.”

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From panoramic views and lush rain forests, to beautiful lakes tucked away between mountain peaks, Vancouver outdoor enthusiasts have myriad options to explore when they lace up their hiking boots and get outside 15-km walking path that takes you along the Bedford Channel portion of the Fraser River.

Beginning at the Fort Langley historical site, the trail takes you to Derby Reach Regional Park, giving you stunning views of the river and mountains as you pass the luscious vegetation and wildflowers that grow along the way.

Inside Derby Reach Park is an off-leash dog park at the Fraser River, making it a great place to take your furry friend for a stroll.

Derby Reach is also a popular camping spot, and is also popular among local fishermen – there are plenty of good spots to cast your line.

In fact, when it comes to world beyond our front doors, we run the risk of being spoiled.

And now that spring has sprung – and with summer just around the corner – it's time to get out and explore the areas you may not have even known were there.

Below are just a few suggested locations – for the casual walker or serious hiker, alike. Some are just a short drive beyond the city limits, while a few are even closer – little pockets of nature hidden in plain sight, just minutes away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Burnaby Mountain Just a short drive from the Fraser Valley – and an even shorter distance from many communities north of the Fraser River – Burnaby Mountain is made up of 26 interconnected trails covering 28 km – much of which is contained within the Burnaby Mountain Conversation Area, a ecosystem rich with trees and wildlife, including blacktail deer, coyotes and eagles, and even the occasional black bear.

The elevation gain is just 300 metres, and the paths are walkable for hikers and walkers of all fitness and experience levels. It’s dog-friendly, too – so feel free to bring your pooch for some exercise, as well.

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One the four canyons in the Vancouver area, Capilano Canyon – part of Capilano River Regional Park – offers 2.6-km of easily walkable trails.

A trip through the canyon – which is surrounded by a rainforest – offers visitors breathtaking views of Grouse Mountain and the Lions, as well as the Cleveland Dam. Walk far enough and you’ll cross the park's picturesque Pipe Bridge and, once you've crossed that, follow the Coho Loop all the way to the salmon hatchery, which has an interpretive centre that is open to the public.

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aseball legend Yogi Berra – who is known as much for his bon mots as for his play on the field – once famously proclaimed “Baseball is 90 per cent mental. The other half is physical.”

Faulty mathematics aside, Berra’s sentiment is one shared by Lower Mainland fitness guru Tommy Europe, who has been doing his best to whip people into shape since retiring as a Canadian Football League player in 2004.

And if there is one thing the 44-year-old trainer has learned, it’s that, for most people – fitness beginners or professional athletes, alike – the mind is the biggest roadblock to living a healthier life.

“You need to be motivated. Like anything else, at the beginning, if you’ve decided to start (getting in shape), you’re excited about it.

But that’s not when you need motivation,” Europe explained. “When you really need your motivation is on those dark days where you maybe don’t want to work out, or you’re feeling a little bit sore. That’s when you really need to tap into your inner strength.”

As if to illustrate his point, Europe points to his own experience in the CFL – after playing for Quebec’s Bishop’s University, he spent 11 years as a defensive back for the BC Lions, Montreal Alouettes and Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

“When I was playing pro football, there were days I didn’t feel like training. But what kept me going back then was thinking about all the other guys I was going to be playing against,” he explained. “I’d wonder if they were up. And if they were up training, then I better get up and do something, too.

“You’re training at 6 a.m., doing hill runs.

You’re doing things you don’t like to do, but you have to do. And it doesn’t really matter if you’re a beginner or a professional. We all have days where we don’t want to get out of bed.”

In order to stay on track, Europe suggests writing down your goals, so they are always there to remind you why you’re putting in all the hard work.

“People have to figure out what their ‘why’ is.

Whatever the goal is, why do you want to reach it? How are you going to get there. It keeps you going if it’s in front of your face on those days when you aren’t feeling on top of your game.”

Since hanging up his cleats and shoulder pads, the Toronto-born father of two has built quite a fitness empire. In addition to being one of Vancouver’s most highly respected personal trainers, he is a published author, soughtafter motivational speaker, corporate-wellness advocate and television personality, having hosted both The Last 10 Pounds Bootcamp and Bulging Brides.

He has also built his website, TommyEurope. tv, into a one-stop fitness shop – the site boasts all manner of workout plans and fitness advice.

Fitness, of course, is top of mind for many people these days, especially this time of year as the weather begins to warm and people emerge from their winter hibernations, eager to enjoy playing their favourite sports and explore the area’s many outdoor recreation opportunities.

And while leading a more active lifestyle is a wonderful goal at any time of year, Europe says it’s important to enter into the world of fitness smartly, lest you get discouraged – or, worse, injured.

“The first step for anyone should be to learn

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Connecting with others is also a good idea.

“If you’re starting to run, join a running clinic or a group, or if you want to play a sport, join a league. You’ll learn, and you’ll probably have a lot more fun.”

Another potential hurdle on the path to fitness is the gym itself. For many people, it can be an intimidating place, full of perfectly toned fitness buffs and equipment that can seem daunting to figure out.

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For some people – like Europe himself, for example – staying in shape has always been a focus, while for others, it is something that was once a priority until other things took precedence.

But regardless, Europe’s main message to people is a simple one: It’s never too late.

After retiring from the rigours of pro football, Europe said it could have been easy for him to slack off and finally relax his fitness routines.

But for him, it had become such a big part of his lifestyle that he kept at it.

“It’s not just pro athletes after retirement. It happens to everyday people, too, as they get older,” he said. “Every year, maybe you put on three or four pounds. Then, 10 years later, you look and you’re 30 or 40 pounds overweight and you don’t know what happened. It’s gradual, and unless you nip it in the bud and stay active and stay moving, you are going to put that weight on.

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How many times have you heard that over the years? Often, the phrase is used with regard to fitness, good health and dieting.

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A 2013 study of mental fatigue, published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, found that mental exertion may lessen endurance and lead to shortened workouts, even if your body still has plenty of reserve energy.

Whether it’s reading, playing a musical instrument, playing poker, fixing old cars, or just making time for an outing with the family, it’s important to have other pursuits worth focusing your attention on.

Even the world’s most elite athletes have other interests.

Former National Hockey Leaguer Sean Avery, for example, had many off-ice interests during his playing days – especially when it

came to fashion. He once spent the offseason working as an intern at Vogue magazine, and has also worked in the industry as both a model and clothing designer with various fashion labels.

He is also co-owner of two New York restaurants, and has been an outspoken activist for marriage equality and other causes.

During his career, he was often criticized for his outside interests – with some suggesting he wasn’t 100 per cent focused on hockey – but Avery, who retired in 2012, has never been adversely affected by the criticism, saying he took abuse from some in the hockey industry only because “fashion… sounds a little frightening to narrow-minded blockheads.”

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There are myriad other athletes who are so-called Renaissance men and women.

Tennis player Serena Williams has a fashion line, former New York Yankee Bernie Williams is an accomplished classical guitarist and San Francisco 49ers tight end Vernon Davis paints and runs an art gallery.

And while their respective sports careers take top priority – it’s what pays the bills, after all – each clearly needed other outlets to express themselves.

That work-life balance is important, local fitness guru

Tommy Europe (see page 22) agrees. In fact, it’s why much of his current work focuses on corporate wellness, and helping businesses improve the health and lifestyles of its employees.

Gone are the days where employees arrived to a cubicle at 9 a.m., and sat working until punching out at 5 p.m.

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His advice could be something as simple as going for a walk on a lunch break, or planning a workplace fitness challenge, where employees team up and track their healthy activities.

The end result, Europe says, is healthier, happier, more productive employees.

“You have to have a balance between all the parts of your life, especially when it comes to work.

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hen she was backpacking in France after university, Leslie D’Andrea spent two harvest weeks picking grapes. “It was hard work,” she remembers, recalling eight hour days (punctuated by a big lunch) working in a duck-walking crouch to get at the lowhanging grapes.

But that inspired Leslie and Jim, her husband, to invite friends and customers to the harvest after they launched their Noble Ridge Winery and Vineyards near Okanagan Falls in 2001. The informal arrangements were transformed in 2007 to the winery’s Harvest Work Day and Lunch. Between 25 and 30 people – attendance is capped – happily JOHN pay to spend a couple of hours picking grapes and mingling with winery staff on the crush pad. The afternoon concludes with a hot Mediterranean lunch in the vineyard.

“It appeals to people who want a hands-on experience,” Leslie says. “In the last two years, the word is out that we are very comfortable to do this. My restaurant clients are starting to ask if they can come and help. Last fall, I had one of my restaurant people come; he and his girlfriend picked for a couple of days. Lots of people express interest in doing this. We are happy to do it if we can.”

That is no longer unusual. Many sommeliers and food and beverage personnel seek out opportunities to work the vintage because it broadens their connection to the wines they are selling in their restaurants.

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It is an experience with wide appeal. Last year’s Easter Festival drew about 800 people.

“That is just an insane day of little kids running wild through the vineyard, looking for Easter eggs while their parents get to relax and drink wine,” Lori laughs. “It is hugely popular, rain or shine.”

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The winery’s annual grape stomp each fall always sells out.

Township 7 often uses its events to raise funds for charities. The Easter Festival, for example, raises money for the Small Animal Rescue Society. Society members are on hand with some of the cuddly bunnies they have rescued.

“Some of the other wineries have started to copy our events,” Raffan says. “We have been doing an Easter Egg Hunt for nine years. Last year Backyard Vineyards did their first Easter egg hunt. We’re OK with that – the more people that come out to the Fraser Valley, the better. It can only help all of us.”

D’Andrea agrees wineries benefit when they involve their customers in the winery experience.

“For us, it has turned into a win/win, no question. People become connected with Noble Ridge like nothing else.” i John Schreiner is one of Canada’s bestknown wine writers, with 15 books published since 1984. Contact John at goodgrog@ shaw.ca

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