It was a fabulous year for wine. Fans of the grape, whether Tea Party types or Occupy Wall Streeters, revolted and demanded cheaper wines. Sellers cut $90 wines to $50.
It was a tough day at the office for Niagara winemakers. Glass after glass of Ontario wines were served up to 51 winemakers last Thursday in the appropriately titled Merlot Room at the Holiday Inn & Suites Parkway Convention Centre in St. Catharines.