{"product_id":"2024-john-bil-cuvee","title":"2024 John Bil Cuvée","description":"\u003cp\u003eCrafted and named in honour of Norm’s late friend John. John Bil had an immense impact on our culture and similarly to us, he was always looking to push boundaries in his craft. He was Canada’s seafood authority, involved in the success of countless restaurants. We hope you enjoy this delicious white blend with abundant oysters and seafood, just the way John would have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA unique blend of Sauvignon Blanc (87%) and Riesling (13%) sourced from both Prince Edward County and the Niagara Peninsula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEnclosed is an ode to John which will help you understand the importance and context of this wine. Enjoy the wine with seafood and oysters in large quantities, that's what John would do.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDear John,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThere are so many things I miss about you. You loved having fun and you hated BS. You were the hardest working guy I knew, but the only thing bigger than your work ethic was your generosity.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou truly marched to the beat of your own drum. I'm so glad you marched into my life.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI miss the Sundays when you would drive from Toronto. You arrived at 11:55 sharp. Always. Never late. Armed with a cold bottle of County Chardonnay and a six pack of Creemore, you shucked oysters, laughed, entertained and made every single person feel welcome.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou always had a way of making people feel special. But we all knew you were the special one.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI miss your cooking, your passion for making food and wine. I miss your risk-taking attitude, your willingness to fail in the pursuit of excellence.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe've created a white wine that I think would make you proud. It's one of a kind, just like you.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI miss you my dear friend. I will make a wine in your honour until I can't make wine anymore.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLove,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNorm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVQA Ontario\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSugar content: less than 2g\/L\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Norman Hardie Winery and Vineyard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48367881060537,"sku":"BJB24","price":29.2,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1154\/9008\/files\/JBCBottle_430eee60-0eca-4bb3-aff3-4a8ecd3977d0.jpg?v=1698261326","url":"https:\/\/normanhardie.com\/products\/2024-john-bil-cuvee","provider":"Norman Hardie Winery and Vineyard","version":"1.0","type":"link"}