The The Welland Tribune has a story in their paper today about the death of Magnotta Winery Corporation co-founder, Gabe Magnotta. Magnotta had battled Lyme disease for over seven years and according to the article he passed away on December 30th.Together with his wife Rossanna, Magnotta Winery was born in 1990 and in less than 15 years the company was the 3rd largest winery in Ontario in volume of sales (from their website). In 1996 the husband and wife team announced that a brewery (Magnotta Brewery) would be added to the business, opening in their new Vaughan, ON headquarters in 1997. The brewery produces six beers under the brand name True North (Wunder Weisse, Cream Ale, Strong Ale, Blonde Lager, Cooper Altbier, and India Pale Ale) and has recently started participating in various events featuring cask ale.
Gabe Magnotta was 59 years old.
3 comments:
Way too young to pass away. My wife and I have enjoyed Magnotta's wines and beers for several years now, and always found them to be excellent. Our best wishes go to his wife and family.
I'm quite fond of the IPA. Not a hop monster, but a nice enjoyable beer. Sad to hear the news.
Thanks for posting.
That is quite a young age to pass away. Best wishes to his family. Good beer from Magnotta too.
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