Jim Warren became an acclaimed amateur winemaker while teaching languages in a Hamilton high school. In 1985, with his wife Charlotte and two friends, he co-founded a boutique winery named Stoney Ridge that would go on to become one of Canada's most-awarded wineries. In 2000, he joined the faculty of Niagara College and assisted with the development of the Vineyard and Winery Management Program, acting as both instructor and winemaker. In 1997, Jim was selected as Ontario winemaker of the year, and ten years later received the Cuvee Award of Excellence for his contribution to the wine industry. As a consultant, Jim has assisted with the creation of several wineries in Ontario and New Brunswick, including his retirement project, Chateau Windrush, a new, premium boutique winery near Orangeville.Jim's second career has been a fascinating journey, and he considers himself fortunate to have participated in the successful re-birth of our wine industry. "Wonderful Ontario Wine" is the sequel to "When Concord was King!", completing a study of the amazing history of an intriguing industry.
