In this Toronto Star article, contributing columnist Carolyn Evans writes about NC alumnus Paul Pender and the terroir-driven wines he produces for Tawse Winery in Niagara-on-the-Lake. As part of the feature, Pender lists five wines that he is most proud of, explaining the characteristics of each creation.
The article also mentions that Pender, who graduated from NC’s Winery and Viticulture Technician program in 2006 and was nominated for a 2012 Premier’s Award, enrolled at NC as a mature student after spending time as a carpenter.