In This Issue:

The millennial Festival at Niagara College is now but a pleasant memory. The Organizing Committee did a super job of arranging a weekend which seemed to have something for everyone, and which was held in most attractive surroundings. We have some interesting information on the past Festival, which it seems had greater attendance than any Festival to date, in the pages which follow.

As most readers will be aware, Peter Pigeon has decided to step down after serving as Chief Judge for five years, a position to which he brought considerable energy and many innovative ideas. Well done, Peter. Action is underway to choose a successor, who may be retitled “Chair of the Judges’ Commission”.

Chief Steward Bob Jamieson, one of the hardest-working members of the AWO, has decided to resign from that position also, and it is currently being temporarily filled by Gord Barnes, an equally tireless worker and a major contributor to the vitality and strength of AWO. Bob’s dedication and energy
will be missed.

News (immediately following) about our new foray onto the Internet; our newest Grand Champion of Ontario, Don Panagapka, shares his insights in “A Winemaker’s Diary”, and veteran winemaker and also former Grand Champion Terry Rayner gives sound advice on the use of AR2000. Lots more inside!

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