//from the editor February/ march 2013 Issue # 309
why would you do it? I might have entertained the idea once or twice. Usually I’ll be in the middle of a vineyard or talking to a truly passionate winemaker and it will hit me — I can do this. But before I think of moving my family to wine country, I have some soul searching to do. You see it’s easy to get caught up in the fervour and delight of the vineyards. The smells entice while your eyes dance around from vine to vine as you imagine a glass full of dreams. Or at least this is what we’d like to believe. Working in any vineyard or winery is just that, work. It isn’t something to be taken lightly. But often we look at our retirement and say, “Wouldn’t it be great.” It would actually. On page 25, Rick VanSickle talks to a number of artisanal brewers and distillers that have gotten to work. They’ve decided to make their mark in a culinary scene famous across Canada and the world. Niagara has seen its fair share of innovators. It’s nice to know we’re not resting on our laurels.
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If you’re tired about hearing others who make things happen, Merle Rosenstein has something for you on page 34. She’s scoured Canada’s vineyards and winery’s to compile an inviting list of dos and don’ts for those interested in owning a vineyard. It’s not impossible. So if you feel the need to prune, visit tidingsmag.com and let us know about it. I’m sure you won’t be the only one.
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