Wine Growers Canada names Paul Pender recipient of the 2022 Karl Kaiser Canadian Wine Maker Award.
A late Niagara winemaker is being honoured by Wine Growers Canada.
Paul Pender, who was murdered in February, has been named the recipient of the 2022 Karl Kaiser Canadian Wine Maker Award.
The winemaker was killed outside his cottage in Selkirk, Ontario.
31 year old Bradley House of Hamilton was charged with second degree murder.
Pender, who also won Winemaker of the Year at the Ontario Wine Awards in 2011, was known for his work at Tawse Winery in Vineland.
"With roughly 20 vintages, and an impressive list of awards, Paul has crafted beautiful Canadian wines. His service to winemaking, his skills and talents, his passion and innovation, have all played a big part in not only helping create a love for wine, but also placing Canada on the world map of great wines," said WGC President and CEO Dan Paszkowski.
The Karl Kaiser Canadian Winemaker Award was created in 2018 in honour of Canadian wine industry Karl Kaiser.
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