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Wine,
enjoyed in moderation, is a healthy food which enriches life.
Hello, Welcome to my website. I'm Steve Thurlow and I have been living
with wine most of my life.
These days I help others enrich their lives by learning about the rewards
of drinking wine or better wine; always remembering that, as with all
things in life, excess can be dangerous.
 Wine
School
With my friend David Calado, I run the Global
Wine Tour. If you love wine and would like to learn more about the
wines of a particular country join one of our evening virtual wine tours
held in Toronto. We cater to all levels of wine knowledge. Thousands
of
wine lovers have attended these courses and received knowledge that will
last them a lifetime.
Upcoming Sessions at 33 Harbour Square in Toronto
The Art of Wine and Fine Belgian Chocolate on
Jan 28, 2012. Go here Global
Wine Tour for more information.
Wines of Bordeaux on Feb 3rd,
2012. Go here Global
Wine Tour for more information.
The Art of Wine and Cheese on
Feb 4, 2012. Go here Global
Wine Tour for more information.
The Art of Wine and Fine Belgian Chocolate on
Feb 18, 2012. Go here Global
Wine Tour for more information.
Wine Tours
Imagine being in the vineyards of Sicily. With its splendid climate, magnificent
ancient treasures and great beauty, Sicily is truly a feast for the senses.
Join me in the fall of 2012 on my 12 day all-inclusive excursion. I
have been taking groups to Sicily since 2003. More...
Wine Reviews
I am Senior Editor at Wine
Access, Canada's national wine magazine, and as a member of the
magazine's tasting panel, I taste and review thousands of wines each year. I
am also a member of the critics panel at Wine
Align. Go to both websites to read my reviews and those of other
critics. Each month I publish a blog Steve's
Top 50 value wines at LCBO . I also write for National
Post click to see my reviews
there. I
travel frequently to wine producing regions all over the world, something that
I have
been doing
for
most
of my adult
life.
Many
of
my
wine reviews
are
posted
on Twitter. Follow me there  @SteveonWine.
You can also keep in touch by joining the  Wine
for Life group on Facebook.
Wine Tastings
I conduct wine tasting events for private and corporate groups, sometimes
these involve food and wine matching dinners, sometimes they form part
of client appreciation events. All mix some fun with a little learning,
since I am a wine entertainer at adult parties. Events like Bridal Showers,
office parties with Wine and Chocolate, surprise 50th Birthdays.... More...
Wine Consulting
I am especially interested in enhancing
the delivery of wine in bars and restaurants. Over the years I have trained
hundreds of serving staff and have increased sales of wine both by volume
and by value in countless establishments by the application of proven
methodologies for communicating wine and for the design of wine lists
and menus. More...
Wine Qualifications
As Education Director for the Independent Wine Education Guild (IWEG)
I am responsible for the delivery of the International Wine & Spirit
Trust (WSET) programs to the wine trade in Ontario. For the last 30 years
this group has taught most of the LCBO's wine consultants and many of
the wine agents and wine sommeliers working in Ontario. The WSET certificates
and diplomas are recognized everywhere in the world that wine is served.
More....
About Steve | Tours
| Festivals | Tastings
| Consulting
Qualifications
| Reviews | Events
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Update January
23, 2012
Upcoming Overseas Gourmet Tours - Real Wine
Tours
Prague and Danube River Cruise ONLY
6 PLACES LEFT
September 13 to 24, 2012
Join Steve Thurlow on a river cruise exploring the wine, beer, food and culture
of the Czech Republic, Germany, Austria, Slovakia and Hungary
while
touring
the
medieval
towns
that lie along this ancient river route....more >>
Sicily NOW BOOKING
September 26 to October 7, 2012
Join Steve Thurlow as he explores the wine, food and culture of Sicily. This
was the first tour created by Steve which he has been leading since 2003. It
is still the most popular tour and the least expensive...more >>
South
Africa via Dubai NOW BOOKING
November 5 to 23, 2012
Join Steve Thurlow as he explores the wine, food and culture of South Africa.
The tour will cover wineries in the Cape Winelands and will include a stay at
a game park on the Garden Route. Outbound from Toronto to Cape Town flying with
Emirates on the Airbus 380 with a 2 night stopover in Dubai. The return to Toronto
is from George via Johannesburg and Dubai..... more >>
Chile and Argentina IN PLANNING
March 2013
Join Steve Thurlow as he explores the wine, food and culture of these two South
American countries with vineyards either side of the Andes. Send Steve an email
to be added to a list to receive updates.
Past Trips
Go here to see information and photos of previous tours
to South Africa, Danube, Greece, Sicily and New Zealand... more
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Virtual Wine Tours in Toronto
Over 2400 people have attended
these wine sessions over the years.... So
many that I am now kept busy delivering sessions to their
friends
and work colleagues that they organize in their homes and workplaces.
Give the gift of a lifetime, organize a session
for people you know in your condo party room, sailing club, home,
boardroom, community hall, etc.
If you have a group in mind, but are stuck
for a location, don't worry I know many friendly restaurateurs who
can accommodate groups wishing to learn more about how they enrich
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