Letter - Johnny Lombardi to Donald Ziraldo, 2000

A letter from President and CEO of CHIN radio and television, Johnny Lombardi. Mr. Lombardi thanks Mr. Ziraldo for his "good wishes" as he celebrated his 84th birthday. Lombardi also mentions the CHIN Winter Picnic to happen soon in Acapulco. There is a handwritten note at the bottom that appears to be written in Italian.

Letter - Premier Ernie Eves to Donald Ziraldo

A letter from Premier Ernie Eves to Donald Ziraldo, 13 September 2002. Premier Eves congratulates Mr. Ziraldo for recently receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award for Food and Beverage Excellence at the Sixth Annual New World of Food and Wine Festival.

Photograph - Lorenzo Lamas, Laura Dickson, Donald Ziraldo

A photograph of Lorenzo Lamas, Laura Dickson and Donald Ziraldo at the Winetasting Inn on the Park November 1986.

Photograph - Donald Ziraldo and Karl Kaiser, 1986

Karl Kaiser and Donald Ziraldo posing with an award for the top scoring Canadian wine at InterVin 1986.

Photograph - Donald Ziraldo Book Signing

A photograph of Donald Ziraldo at the Pen Centre for a book signing session for his work "Anatomy of a Winery".

Letter - Lyle Vanclief, M.P. to Donald Ziraldo, 1996

A letter from Lyle Vanclief, M.P. Prince Edward- Hastings, to Donald Ziraldo in regards to Bill C222. The Bill would require warning labels on alcoholic beverages in order to encourage moderation. The letter indicates that Mr. Ziraldo has sent a letter to said Vanclief with concern about the Bill. Vanclief responds in this letter by indicating his disapproval for Bill C222.

Letter - R.Michael Mondavi to Donald Ziraldo, 1997

A letter from R. Michael Mondavi of Robert Mondavi Winery congratulating Donald Ziraldo on the release of his book Anatomy of a Winery and thanking him for the copy he was sent. He comments on the beautiful images and compares the beauty of the photographs with the landscape of Napa Valley. 2 May, 1997

Letter - Bob Rae to Donald Ziraldo, 1995

A letter from Bob Rae, leader of the NDP, to Donald Ziraldo, discussing the book Anatomy of a Winery. Rae thanks Ziraldo and goes on to mention the significant role Inniskillin Winery has played in making the Ontario Wine industry so successful. Rae also mentions the partnership of the NDP with the industry in order to do "restructuring" and "become internationally competitive." 21 September, 1995

Photograph Negatives - Donald Ziraldo driving Tractor

Two photograph negatives of Donald Ziraldo driving a tractor through vineyards.

Photograph Negative - Donald Ziraldo working wine equipment

A photograph negative of Donald Ziraldo working a machine.

Photograph Negative - Donald Ziraldo working in wine production

A photograph negative of Donald Ziraldo working in wine production. The date is unknown, but thought to be between 1975 & 1978.

Slide - Donald Ziraldo & Karl Kaiser

A photograph Donald Ziraldo and Karl Kaiser.

Letter - Dan Patterson to Donald Ziraldo

A letter from Niagara College President, Dan Patterson, sharing a Board of Governors decision to name the Niagara on the Lake campus vineyard "Donald Ziraldo Vineyard". The letter is dated March 7, 2006.

Photograph - Donald Ziraldo, Michael Budman, Ross Rebagliati & others in Aspen, CO

A photograph of five people, some are identifiable, such as Donald Ziraldo, Roots Co-founder Michael Budman and Ross Rebagliati, Canadian professional snowboarder and Olympic gold medal winner for Men's Snowboarding at the 1998 Winter Olympics. On the back it is noted that this is Aspen Colorado in 1998. This may relate to the 1998 Winter Games as two people in the picture are wearing the Roots hat designed for that event.

Photograph - Donald Ziraldo and Moses Znaimer

A photograph of Donald Ziraldo with Moses Znaimer and another individual. There is a poster in the background for Citytv.