The winemaker who battles temperatures as low as -25C
Some people will do anything for a drink… This story tells us of a Canadian based winemaker:
Up against such challenges, you might question why Norman ever chose to plant vineyards and build a winery in Ontario. He says that despite the challenges, the combination of cool weather and the clay and limestone soil of Prince Edward County allow him to make world class wines.
“The great wines are always made on the edge, and we’re certainly on the edge,” says South African-born Norman, who prior to going into winemaking had been a sommelier (wine waiter) in Toronto.
“I’d rather be here than anywhere else in the world because the flavours we get out of these soils are unique.”