http://www.parl.gc.ca/38/1/parlbus/chambus/house/debates/158_2005-11-25/HAN158-E.htm#Int-1494802
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“Mr. John Reynolds (West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country,
CPC): Mr. Speaker, history was made here in Ottawa recently at a very
exclusive wine tasting featuring Canadian and French wines.
I am delighted to report to the House that the experts and the
general public both rated Canadian wines in the top categories over
competitive wines from Bordeaux.
A Platinum Reserve Meritage from Cedar Creek in British Columbia
scored number one over 17 other wines, both domestic and French.
Experts ranked Reserve Merlot from Colio as their number two choice,
while Canadian public tasters ranked a Meritage from Burrowing Owl in
British Columbia as their number two choice.
This was a great day for Canadian vintners and their wines and it
was a great day for Canada. We can take pride in the fact that our
Canadian produced wines have been tested and judged as among the best
in the world.
More must be done to inform Canadians of the fine quality domestic
wines that are available to them. Canadians must be encouraged to
choose Canadian wines when the price and quality are comparable.
On behalf of the official opposition, the Conservative Party of
Canada, I want to extend congratulations to the Canadian vintners for
what they have accomplished and wish them continued success in all
their future endeavours.
They deserve our applause for producing wines that compete
internationally against the best that France has to offer.”
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