Get Out the Grüner
A decade ago no one had heard of this Austrian grape but now it’s groovy to be drinking Grüner. It feels like a mix of Sauvignon Blanc and Dry Riesling – a little spicy and a little spritzy. Winzer Krems 08 is the best ever from this winery. Wonderful exuberance, refreshment and a happy feeling. Perfect for summer, or anytime you want a lift.
WINZER KREMS 08 Grüner Veltliner, Austria 589002 $10.85
P.S. This is the only Grüner at the LCBO, but you’ll finds lots in the Vintages section.
Kato Wake is an entrepreneur – a creative thinker and a visual maker with over twenty years experience in the design business. She possesses strong communication skills and has managed teams and groups of many sizes. Creative, resourceful and curious by nature – Kato is an ideas person and a problem solver. She sees the big picture, the practical steps needed to achieve it and the means to do so. Experienced with both print and web, she is motivated by serving the client and communicating ‘their story’ – however it needs to be told.
She has been involved in the restaurant and hospitality industry for almost as long as Billy – but hasn't drunk quite so much. Over the years, Kato has instructed hundreds of hospitality workers in 'the art of service' and has implemented training programs for several restaurants.
Presently, Kato manages both the print and web for Billy’s Best Bottles (www.billysbestbottles.com) and has designed 10 editions of Billy’s Best Bottles annual wine book – which has been a Canadian best seller each year. She also designed Kathy Guidi’s book on Canadian Cheese (published by McArthur and Company) and is currently designing a breakfast cookbook for County resident Elizabeth Pulker. As Billy's 'right hand woman', she helps him conduct seminars is is the 'operations manager' behind the Wine with Life Tours. :)