January 1, 2012
MUSCEDERE NEW RETAIL HOURS
MUSCEDERE NEW RETAIL BOUTIQUE HOURS: JANAURY THROUGH JUNE & SEPTEMBER THROUGH DECEMBER: Thursday to Monday 11:00am - 6:00pm; All Canadian & U.S. Holidays 11:00am - 5:00pm; Closed Tuesday & Wednesday (can accommadate by appointment). JULY AND AUGUST: Daily 11:00am through 6:00pm
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April 29, 2011
Konrad Ejbich To Feature LENS Wine
Muscedere Vineyards 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon to be features on CBC Radio Friday April 29! Konrad Ejbich will be featuring Muscedere Vineyards' 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon on CBC Radio's Ontario Today wine phone-in segment Friday April 29, immediately after the 12:30pm news break. The program is aired throughout the province from noon to 1 p.m., on CBC-Radio One (1550 AM in Windsor, 90.3 FM in Sarnia, 93.5 FM in London and 99.1 FM in Toronto). In addition, it can be heard live, anywhere on the planet, at www.cbc.ca/radio/ (Click on “Eastern” time zone) The wine segment begins after the 12:30 p.m. news break and continues for the remainder of the hour.
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March 1, 2011
Marketing and Events Coordinator
SWOVA IS SEEKING TO HIRE AN INDIVIDUAL FOR THE POSITION OF MARKETING AND EVENTS COORDINATOR ALL APPLICANTS ARE TO INCLUDE A COVER LETTER - EMAIL YOUR RESUME TO info@swova.ca Title: Marketing and Events Coordinator Purpose: • Understand and execute the goals & mission of SWOVA General duties for this position include: Special Events Coordination & Execution • Generate ideas and implement Wine related events • Maintain and enhance existing SWOVA events • Supplier coordination • Setup and take down plans • Sponsorship procurement • Ticket Sales management • Advertising and PR • Locate Celebrities/Athletes • Coordinate Membership only events o Education forums for members o Socials for members Develop and Execute PR and Communications Plan • Manage all aspects of Social Media o Website o E-Newsletter distribution o Twitter o Facebook o Youtube • Manage all aspects of traditional Media o Events/Promotions o Public Relations o Press Releases o Radio o TV o Print • Bi-weekly updates to all stakeholders and opt-in d-base participants • Continual distribution of printed promo material, posters, etc. to key hotels, tourist info centers, other wineries, golf courses, etc. • Creating and sustaining partnerships with other associations • Obtain market data through surveys & reports Administrative Activities: • Answer to Executive Committee • Attend Board Meetings • Internal SWOVA Communications • Weekly Expense Report • Responsible for budget control • Answers phone & email (point of contact) • Develop relationship with suppliers • Develop relationship with associates • Research & help apply for Grants Experience: • Potential Candidates must have 3+ years experience working in a similar PR and Event coordination environment. Hours of work and role compensation: • Depending on performance, the position may have the opportunity to evolve into being a year-round, full-time position at SWOVA. • Ideally you already live in the Southwestern Ontario region and are very familiar with the region. • Compensation is a combination of base monthly wage and bonus. Rate structure is negotiable dependent on the level of experience and education of the candidate. Send resume and cover letter to info@swova.ca. Deadline for applications: April 15, 2011

January 24, 2011
UK Sommeliers
On Monday, January 24th the Wine Council of Ontario brought a panel of 7 sommeliers from the UK to Ontario to taste our regions product and to help build international recognition for Canadian wines. The panel were comprised of people originating from Australia, France, and Britain, and working for major restaurants and hotels. Many had experience working in vineyards across the world. The UK is world recognized as the center to find the world’s best selection of wines. The Canadian wine industry has recently begun approaching the wine writers, judges, restaurants, and sommeliers of that country to build a name for itself internationally. The European judges thoroughly enjoyed the wines and hospitality and commended us all for producing a high quality wine style that best represent our region.

February 15, 2009
New Winery Features Fruity Flavours
Lake Erie North Shore welcomes its newest winery with Black Bear Farms Fruit Wines. Included in this Windsor Star article is information about the expanded signage along the local wine route.
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February 4, 2009
Winter Break: Wine & Food Festival
Ted Whipp, Windsor Star's resident food and wine writer, highlights some of the winter season's upcoming events, including the upcoming Southern Ontario Food & Wine Show.
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December 6, 2008
New SWOVA website launch
Welcome to the new and improved SWOVA.ca. Check out the new features such as homepage videos, local attractions and our new Guestbook!