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99 leaves mark at Vancouver Restaurant

Craig Johnson — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:12:49 +0000

Even The Great One needs to fuel up, and when it comes to vino, he’s not averse to plugging his own vintage at the 2010 Winter Games. So when Wayne Gretzky showed up at Vancouver’s posh CinCin restaurant for a bite Friday evening, he left a heck of a calling card, reports Top Table Restaurant Group director Shelley McArthur. Full Story

Winery Exclusive

Craig Johnson — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:16:47 +0000

Purchase your limited edition numbered Wayne Gretzky Wine Stopper presented in a classic branded pine box with a bottle of his award winning estate series cabernet merlot. Contact the winery today for pricing and shipping instructions. Contact Us

Great One Becomes Grape One

Craig Johnson — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:19:37 +0000

When Wayne Gretzky was a child, his grandfather — a Russian immigrant — used to make wine at home in Ontario. “He grew his own grapes, everything,” said Gretzky, who remembers trying it when he was younger. Full Story

Battle of the Blades

Craig Johnson — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:49:38 +0000

Wines from Wayne Gretzky Estates Winery pair well with intense on-ice competition, which is why we’re a proud sponsor of the Battle of the Blades V.I.P. Lounge. Get your skate on, lace up with a bottle of award-winning Gretzky wine, and catch all the action Sunday and Monday nights at 8pm on CBC. Learn More

Justin Morneau Visits Winery

Craig Johnson — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:53:36 +0000

Canadian baseball hero, Justin Morneau and wife, Krista make a surprise visit to Wayne’s winery located in Vineland, Ontario this week. Read More

No Shoes, No Socks, Great Fun!

Craig Johnson — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 17:35:13 +0000

The Great Stomp returned to Wayne Gretzky Estates in Vineland, Ontario this past weekend. Team’s competed by stomping barrels of grapes at the same time raising proceeds for the Ontario Lung Association. Honorary Event Chair, Walter Gretzky was also on hand to witness the grape event. View Pictures

Winner At Ontario Wine Awards

Craig Johnson — Tue, 12 May 2009 18:09:46 +0000

No. 99 Estates continue to receive accolades for its various vintages, recently earning a pair of awards at the 2009 Ontario Wine Awards. Receiving gold medals in the prestigious competition were the 2005
Vidal Ice Wine (Best Vidal Ice Wine) and the 2006 Estate Series Shiraz Cabernet (Best Blended Red). Learn More

Panger Talks Gretzky Wine On OTR

Craig Johnson — Sat, 02 May 2009 00:22:06 +0000

NHL Insider and Phoenix Coyotes Analyst, Darren Pang was a special guest on TSN’s Off The Record. Watch as Darren provides host Michael Landsberg with a special gift from Wayne, a collection of No. 99 Estates Wines. View Clip

Wine Library TV Visits 99

Craig Johnson — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 23:16:02 +0000

Watch the latest episode of Wine Library TV. Host, Gary Vaynerchuk sits down with Wayne to talk about his wine and hockey. Gary visited No. 99 at his new office space in Scottsdale, Arizona. Click here to view the interview courtesy of winelibrarytv.com.

99′s Shiraz/Cabernet Wins Best Red

Craig Johnson — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 20:22:02 +0000

The 2006 WGE Estate Series Shiraz/Cabernet has made its competition debut, winning Best Red Assemblage at Cuvée 2009. The double-blind, peer-judged competition, billed as “the Oscars of the Ontario wine industy”, is a red-carpet celebration of excellence in Ontario winemaking. Read More