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We offer complimentary pick up and return to your hotel in Niagara Falls, St Catharines, Vineland, Jordan and Niagara on the Lake for your day trip. This is such a great feature if you are staying in Niagara for a conference or convention! Groups of 20 or more!
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Best Time to Tour Niagara Wine Country!
Springtime Wine Touring: It’s always a good time to drive through Niagara’s Wine Countryside, but springtime is especially nice because of the springtime blossoms that seem to come alive with fleeting delicate pale and pastel colours that will dazzle you
Gift Advice for Wine Lovers – Jordan Cowe
Friends and family members start to wonder how to decipher the secret language of wine and get the perfect gift, while wine lovers brace in anticipation for all the well-meaning but truly awful gifts they will receive.
Tips for Cellaring Niagara Wines
So you’ve just gotten back from wine country and you’re looking over your haul and thinking “How long can I keep these?” Or maybe you’re about to head to wine country and you’re thinking of stocking up your cellar with some interesting wines for down the road.
Uncork Niagara Winecast #13: Henry of Pelham
On this week's episode of the Uncork Niagara winecast we spoke with Paul Speck, President of Henry of Pelham winery. We take a look at the winery itself but also a bit of a history of Sparkling wines in Niagara, Baco Noir and what it was like starting out int he Early...
Uncork Niagara Winecast #12: Vieni Estates
On this episode we talk with Steven DiMora of Vieni Estates. As a rare producer of Wines and Spirits on the Niagara escarpment we get some great insight into this unique Winery and Distillery. From their signature Graspas, to unique grape varietals and weekly pizza...
Uncork Niagara Winecast #11: Hinterbrook Winery
Uncork Niagara Winecast #10: Riverview Cellars
On this week's episode we spoke with Alyssa Bator the winemaker at Riverview Cellars. Join us as we discover a bit more about another of Niagara's great family owned wineries.
Uncork Niagara Winecast #9: Reif Estate Winery
Speaking with Neil Dalhouse of Reif Estates winery, we took a look at how one of Niagara's oldest wineries came to be. Hear a bit about what makes this winery special, what to expect on your visit and more great happenings at the winery. A fascinating look at Niagara...
Uncork Niagara Winecast #8: Caroline Cellars
For episode #8 of the winecast we spoke with Justine from Caroline Cellars to uncover the history behind this fun, upbeat family winery in Niagara on the Lake. With both a winery and a restaurant on site there's always something fun happening so check out the winecast...
Uncork Niagara Winecast #7: Konzelmann Estate Winery
On this episode of the Uncork Niagara Winecast we spoke with PJ from Konzelmann Estate Winery. Looking to better understand this unique family run winery in Niagara, we talked to him about their history and origins in Germany, how they got their start and where...
Uncork Niagara Winecast #6: Coyotes Run Estate Winery
For episode #6 of the Uncork Niagara Winecast we spoke to Jeff Aubry of Coyotes Run Estate Winery. We spoke about history, grape varieties, terroir and wine sales in Ontario. Always a great winery to visit and great wines to drink listen in to find out what makes...
Uncork Niagara Winecast #5: Diamond Estates Winery
On this episode of the Uncork Niagara Winecasts we chat with Karen Bordynuik of Diamond Estates in Niagara on the Lake, Ontario. Having evolved over the last several years to become one of Canada's largest wine producers we find out more about Diamond estates and what...
Spending Valentine’s Day in Niagara Wine Country
There’s just something about romance and wine. The two have been paired together in both art and life for as long as they’ve both existed. When we think of romance and celebration we almost always think of wine whether it be sparkling at an engagement, anniversary or...
Niagara College
The Niagara College Teaching Winery is the centre for wine education in the Niagara Peninsula and is the only fully licensed teaching winery in Canada. With the focus on quality education, they believe in preparing students for work in the "real" world. Their...
Rockway Vineyards
Rockway's vineyards are located on premium grape growing land in the Twenty Mile Bench sub-appellation. Famous for its mineral-rich soils similar to that of Burgundy France, their vineyard site is a hidden gem that continues to amaze us with wines of depth and...
Between the Lines Winery
Named for its location between the 5th and 6th lines, Between the Lines is a small winery opened by brothers Yannick and Gregory Wertsch to take advantage of large vineyard acreage planted by their parents when the family moved from the Wurttemberg region of Germany...
Christmas Gift Advice for Wine Lovers
It's that time of year where wine lovers and the people in their lives start to get a little stressed out about gift giving. Friends and family members start to wonder how to decipher the secret language of wine and get the perfect gift, while wine lovers brace in...
Uncork Niagara Winecast #4: Di Profio Wines
Check out Winecast #4 where we feature di Profio Wines, a small family owned winery located in Jordan, Ontario. We’ll take a look at some of the wines that make this location special, their wonderful Bed and Breakfast and more this week on the Uncork Niagara Winecast.
Uncork Niagara Winecast #3: Between the Lines Winery
Joining us for our 3rd episode of the Uncork Niagara Winecast is Greg Wertsch of Between the Lines Winery. One of the fastest growing small wineries in Niagara we talked to Greg about how the Winery got started, expansion, new projects and his favourite wine...
Uncork Niagara Winecast #2: Small Talk Estate Winery and Shiny Apple Cider
Joining us for the 2nd week of our wonderful podcast of wine, food and events in Niagara we have AJ from Small Talk Winery in Niagara on the Lake. Home to one of the more unique small wineries in Niagara and also a rising star in Ontario Cider small talk is always a...
Uncork Niagara Winecast #1: GreenLane Estate Winery
Exciting happenings here at Uncork Niagara, as we enter the fall season we are debuting out very first Uncork Niagara Winecast. The Winecasts will looks at Wines, Wineries, Events and Tourism in Niagara wine country. Full of useful information and hidden gems we look...
5 Reasons to tour Niagara Wine Country this Fall
Well it's official, fall is here; the leaves are turning, harvest is in full force and pumpkin spice everything is once again available. This doesn't mean that it's time to begin your winter hibernation and stop visiting wineries, in fact it's quite the opposite, fall...
Two Sisters “Lush” Brut Rosé – Michael Pinkus Wine Review
https://youtu.be/vCwfFZ-Tzk4 This week Michael Pinkus takes a look at the Two Sisters "Lush" Brut Rose currently available at the winery for $35. Join Michael Pinkus, the Grape Guy from MichaelPinkusWineReview.com, every week as he reviews another bottle of...
Lailey Vineyard 2013 Barrel Select Syrah – Michael Pinkus Wine Review
This week Michael Pinkus highlights the Lailey 2013 Barrel Select Syrah available for $35.00 at the Winery.
Thirty Bench 2012 Benchmark Red – Michael Pinkus Wine Review
This week Michael Pinkus highlights the Thirty Bench 2012 Benchmark Red available for $60 at the Winery.
Huff Estates 2013 Pinot Gris – Michael Pinkus Wine Review
This week Michael Pinkus reviews the Huff Estates 2013 Pinot Gris available for $20.00 at the Winery.
Malivoire 2012 Small Lot Gamay – Michael Pinkus Wine Review
This week Michael Pinkus reviews the Malivoire 2012 Small Lot Gamay that may be available for $19.95 at the winery, if it’s not sold out.
Weekly Wine Reviews with Michael Pinkus
Today’s wine is the Daniel Lenko 2010 Meritage ($59.99) available at the winery.
Weekly Wine Reviews with Michael Pinkus
Today’s wine is the Muscedere Vineyards 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon ($30.00) available at the winery.
Niagara Icewine Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary
January 9 marks the beginning of the Niagara Icewine Festival as it celebrates its 20th anniversary in what has become one of the most celebrated events in the region.
Diamond Estates The 12 Days of Christmas at The Winery
Visit The Winery in Niagara on the Lake for the 12 days leading up to Christmas for a special holiday treat! Complimentary, no reservations required. 11am-5pm. December 12 - The 1st day of Christmas - enjoy a sample of Orion's Belt (our port style wine) with...
Weekly Wine Reviews with Michael Pinkus
The wine of this week is Featherstone 2013 Sauvignon Blanc.
Join Michael Pinkus, the Grape Guy from MichaelPinusWineReview.com, every week as he reviews another bottle of interesting, exciting and always delicious Ontario wine.
Weekly Wine Reviews with Michael Pinkus
The wine of this week is Peller Estates 2012 Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon.
Join Michael Pinkus, the Grape Guy from MichaelPinusWineReview.com, every week as he reviews another bottle of interesting, exciting and always delicious Ontario wine.
Enjoy!
Weekly Wine Reviews with Michael Pinkus
The wine of this week is Norman Hardie 2011 Pinot Noir – Niagara Unfiltered.
With the Pinot Affair starting in Niagara next weekend, I thought it only right to shed some light on another of Niagara’s star grapes – Pinot Noir
Weekly Wine Reviews with Michael Pinkus
The wine of this week is KEW Vineyards, 2011 Old Vines Chardonnay.
Join Michael Pinkus, the Grape Guy from MichaelPinusWineReview.com, every week as he reviews another bottle of interesting, exciting and always delicious Ontario wine.
Weekly Wine Reviews with Michael Pinkus
The wine of this week is Redstone 2010 Merlot.
Join Michael Pinkus, the Grape Guy from MichaelPinusWineReview.com, every week as he reviews another bottle of interesting, exciting and always delicious Ontario wine.
Enjoy!
Weekly Wine Review with Michael Pinkus
The wine of this week is Niagara College 2011 Dean’s List Cabernet Franc.
Join Michael Pinkus, the Grape Guy from MichaelPinusWineReview.com, every week as he reviews another bottle of interesting, exciting and always delicious Ontario wine.
Weekly Wine Review with Michael Pinkus
The wine of this week is Quai du Vin 2012 Chardonnay.
Join Michael Pinkus, the Grape Guy from MichaelPinusWineReview.com, every week as he reviews another bottle of interesting, exciting and always delicious Ontario wine.
Weekly Wine Review with Michael Pinkus
The wine of this week is the Back 10 Cellars 2012 Cabernet Franc, the Big Leap ($28.95) available at the winery.
Join Michael Pinkus, the Grape Guy from MichaelPinkusWineReview.com, every week as he reviews another bottle of interesting, exciting and always delicious Ontario wine.
Gummi’s Garden
Welcome to Gummi’s Garden to learn how certain foods can change the character of wine. Experience this phenomenon weekends in September at 3 p.m. examining fresh vegetables and herbs from our own organic gardens. Tickets are $15 per person. (Sept 6-7, 13-14, 20-21,...
Wine Release
Wine Release On September 8, RAVINE is celebrating the release of their new Ravine Vineyard 2013 Cabernet Rose. Stop by for a complimentary in the retail story and take home a bottle! For more information, please visit www.ravinevineyard.com or call 905-262-8463
Wine Release
We’re introducing our Ravine Vineyard 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon into the retail store from September 19, join us for a complimentary tasting of this exceptional wine and take home a bottle! For more information, please visit www.ravinevineyard.com or call 905-262-8463
Annual Fall Harvest BBQ
Annual Harvest BBQ at Reif Estate Winery A traditional Harvest BBQ with grilled bratwurst, German potato salad, fresh baked rye and apple strudel paired with our Riesling or Cabernet Merlot alongside the vineyard. A great way to kick off the annual Niagara Wine...
Winedown Friday Dinner
Be good to yourself after a long work week; Peller invites you to kick back in wine country where the living is easy. Begin your evening sipping on a glass of refreshing Sparkling wine with your fellow Friday revelers while you feel the warm summer breeze, and watch...
Bravo Niagara!’
Bravo Niagara! presents the Ontario debut of the Ehnes Quartet. Falling for Music promises to be an enchanting evening with the Ontario debut of the Ehnes Quartet and will be a rare opportunity to hear 9-time JUNO-winning violinist James Ehnes and his acclaimed string...
Earth & Sky Music Market
At the first day of September: Chefs, gourmet food trucks, artisans, specialty foods, wine, r&r and live music. Fine foods and fine wines make beautiful music together! Join us as we celebrate our second annual summer Earth & Sky Music Markets. This May, June,...
Wheels & Wine 2014
On Saturday, August 23rd, 2014 from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm, head on over to the Diamond Estates Winery and enjoy the sounds of three featured bands: Crush in June, Chippawa Dirty and Jonesy. Bring your own seats and head into the wine tent for a beverage of your choice....
Work in Progress
On Saturday, August 16th, 2014 head to Coyote’s Run Estate Winery from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm for awesome food, great wine, and live entertainment put on by “Work in Progress”. This band also happens to be part of their winery team with winemaker David Sheppard as the...
Jazz Brunch at Old Winery Restaurant
Juliet Dunn and Peter Shea, founders and producers of the Twilight Jazz Series, have spearheaded this new cutting edge event with the artistic direction of celebrated jazz bassist Duncan Hopkins.
Trius Blues at the Winery
Trius Blues at the Winery has been bringing premier Canadian talent to Niagara Wine Country for 25 years. Celebrate Jazz and Blues at the Winery with fine wines, great local cuisine and spectacular music.
Movies After Dark
Jackson Triggs Amphitheatre featuring “Movies After Dark” Jackson-Triggs Niagara Estate Winery is featuring “Movies After Dark” on Wednesday evenings.
Lucky Number 13!
Only 13 lucky individuals will be able to sit at the round table in our winemaker’s loft, representing 13 generations of winemaking in the Reif Family. A once in a lifetime tasting experience with winemakers Klaus W. Reif and Roberto DiDomenico.
TASTE & LEARN with Chardonnay winemakers
The International Cool Climate Chardonnay Celebration and up almost upon us and here at Southbrook Vineyards we are celebrating in style! On Saturday July 19th, 2014, from 11:00am – 3:00pm, Southbrook Vineyards will be hosting 8 amazing winemakers from around the Globe in an event we are calling “Taste and Learn With Chardonnay Winemakers”.
Trius Jazz at the Winery
Over the past 25 years, Trius Winery has been bringing the jazz and blues to wine country for the ultimate celebration. Trius Jazz and Blues at the Winery will be returning this summer with great music, food, and wine. A variety of tickets from Vineyard Lawn Seating...
Red and White Celebration
We have reds, whites, and fireworks; now all we need is our friends. Come to our Canada Day gathering here at Ravine from June 28 to July 1 for our patriotic celebration with wine, food, fireworks and fun! Outside tastings will be taking place of either our most...
Canadian Premiere
Peter Sellers’ Hector Dimwittie Trilogy *Canadian Premiere* Niagara Integrated Film Festival Friday June 20 Ravine Vineyards 1366 York Rd, St Davids, ON Filmalicious, screening and party - $125 - doors open @ 6:30pm Screening - $25 – doors open @ 8:30pm Tickets...
5th Annual Charity Golf Tournament in support of Habitat for Humanity Niagara
June 18th! Come out and help support the cause! Help us raise funds for Habitat for Humanity Niagara at Twenty Valley Golf and Country Club in Vineland! $175/golfer includes 18 holes of golf, power cart, use of practice facility, welcome BBQ lunch, buffet dinner,...
First Annual Seafood BBQ at Reif Estate Winery
A great way to kick off the New Vintage Festival Celebrations! Start your evening with fresh shucked oysters and then dive into a seafood platter featuring our version of Frogmore Stew featuring Canadian Atlantic Lobster Tail, P.E.I. Clams, Alabama Wild Gulf Shrimp...
Kacaba Vineyards Patio Is Open – June
Seven days a week 10am to 6pm Come and celebrate the great summer weather with us! The patio will be back in action with all of your favorite Kacaba wines by the glass as well as light fare to cool your wine touring hungers. Bring your own picnic lunch and enjoy our...
2014 Vinemount Ridge Velo
Bike to the five wineries of the Vinemount Ridge Appellation and enjoy wine samples paired to specially selected foods. Your progressive lunch will be served one course at each winery stop along your route.
400,000 Acres Can’t be Wrong!
May 23rd is Chardonnay Day – celebrating one of the most widely planted wine grapes in the world, a testament to the virtues of this favorite grape varietal. We celebrate Chardonnay at Reif Estate Winery all weekend long with a featured pairing of ‘The Empress’...
Earth & Sky Music Market
Chefs, gourmet food trucks, artisans, specialty foods, wine, r&r and live music. Fine foods and fine wines make beautiful music together! Join us as we celebrate our second annual summer Earth & Sky Music Markets. This May, June, August & September...
May Savour the Sights
Contact: Jackson-Triggs Concierge 905-468-4637, jt.concierge@jacksontriggswinery.com Enjoy an epicurean experience including five courses of fine regional cuisine, each featured in a stunning location of our winery. Relax amidst striking architecture as you savour...
Royal Wood
Join us for an intimate evening with Royal Wood! We are very excited to announce that Juno-nominated singer/songwriter Royal Wood is returning for another performance here at the winery. For more details on Royal visit his website at http://www.royalwood.ca/ Tickets...
Wine & Herb – WEEKENDS IN MAY(16th-18th)
Kick-off the sunny season with Niagara-on-the-Lake’s casual spring celebration of great wine and fresh herbs! Spend a weekend exploring our neighbourhood of wineries and enjoy different herb-themed food pairing matched to a premium VQA wine selected to highlight the...
F’ing Winery Tour
Flat Rock Cellars, Fielding Estate Winery, Featherstone Estate Winery Celebrating our EIGHTH year! F'ing Winery Tour - your passport to our 8th fabulous tasting tour of the F'ing wineries. May 2, 3 &4 and 9, 10 &11. 11am - 4pm. $10 per person (plus HST). Your...
EASTER CELEBRATION AT TAWSE WINERY
Join us Easter Sunday, anytime from 12pm - 5pm, for a complimentary tasting of three exceptional sparkling wines, Spark Riesling, Spark Blend and Spark Chardonnay.
Black Glass Dinner Hillebrand
Black Glass Dinner Date April 19 2014 Time 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Amplify your senses at this interactive dining experience! Start the evening with a guided tasting led by one of our resident wine experts. Enjoy a 4-course menu from Chef Frank Dodd, complete with secret...
Best wine glass for drinking red wine!
Choosing Your Red Wine Glass! Many different styles exist in varying degrees of quality, ranging from expensive crystal to cheap stemware. Though the choice of wine glass is purely based upon your individual preference, listed below are what wine experts suggest. Red...
Wine Education Series at Tawse Winery
Fun and interactive seminars hosted by Moray Tawse, Paul Pender and Guests. The seminars will be held in Cellar 3 at Tawse Winery from 1pm - 3pm.. Cost is $50.00 per person, per seminar. Attend one or attend all three! More information will be forthcoming in the New...
Get Fresh In The Valley: food & wine pairing passport program
April 5&6, 12&13 or 26&27 Celebrate wine & food (and Spring, of course!) in Niagara’s Twenty Valley Wine Country Travel the valley on your taste buds! The Get Fresh in the Valley passport entitles you to sample new vintage and aromatic wines paired...
Bravo Niagara! Presents Spring into Music – Jazz Up Close
Bravo Niagara! Presents Spring into Music @ Stratus Vineyards - Jazz Up Close April 12, 2014 (Sat) from 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Cost: $99 Elevate your senses with the synergy of music and wine. A guided tasting of Stratus wines accompanied by a selection of artisanal...
Bravo Niagara! Presents Spring into Music
Bravo Niagara! Presents Spring into Music @ Stratus Vineyards - Intimately Classical from 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM Cost: $49 On Saturday, April 12, 2014, join us for two exhilarating concerts and celebrate Bravo Niagara!’s Inaugural Festival “Spring into Music @ Stratus”...
Niagara Wine Trail Annual Taste of the Trail
Hit the Niagara Wine Trail for the annual "Taste of the Trail", the wine and local food-pairing event running April 11-13! Samples from local food vendors, or the wineries' own favorite creations, will be paired with three wines at each location. Tickets include a...
Wine And Yoga, Dining Experience, Outdoor
Wine And Yoga, Dining Experience, Outdoor Location East Terrace Date April 5 2014 Time 10:30 am - 11:30 am Enjoy a morning of Vino and Vinyasa and allow our local Yogi to stretch your body and centre your soul. Sip along as we pair Southbrook wines to Vinyasa poses,...
Niagara Wine Trail Annual Taste of the Trail
Hit the Niagara Wine Trail for the annual "Taste of the Trail", the wine and local food-pairing event running April 4-6 and April 11-13! Samples from local food vendors, or the wineries' own favorite creations, will be paired with three wines at each location. Tickets...
Pruning Vines After A Difficult Winter
Special Hands-On Vineyard Activity: Pruning Vines After A Difficult Winter from 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Cost: $10.00 This winter’s weather is one of those once in a decade scenarios. Extreme low temperatures has created significant damage in the vineyards. Learn how we...
Decanting made easy!
Agitation is not something that keeps you in a state of restlessness when it comes to decanting, it is an elaborate word for stirring up the wine a bit! Decanting The narrow neck of the wine bottle may not permit sufficient aeration. Decanting is simply transferring...
Best Wine Tasting Order?
More and more people are starting to really enjoy learning to love the world of wine and have fun in the process. Wine tasting is not about being uptight or just for wine snobs. Here is a tip about the order of wine tasting that you will enjoy and can share with your...
Surf & Turf, Live Lobster Specials
Surf & Turf, Live Lobster Specials at Peninsula Ridge Estates Winery Wednesday, Thursdays and Fridays in March Chef Pierre is featuring our Surf and Turf and Live Lobster specials for the months of March and April only. Surf and Turf – New York Strip Loin and 1/2...
March Break Tasting Menus Trius Winery
March Break Tasting Menus Hillebrand March 7 2014 - March 31 2014 Time All Day Event Excite your palate during the month of March with Chef Frank Dodd’s delectable 5-course Dinner Tasting Menu. Chef Dodd has carefully selected five mouthwatering, seasonally-inspired...
March Break Tasting Menus Peller
March Break Tasting Menus Date March 7 2014 - March 31 2014 Time All Day Event Join us at Peller Estates Winery Restaurant until the end of March and treat yourself to a leisurely 5-course Dinner Tasting Menu at a special discounted price. Chef and CityLine...
Raclette Saturdays
Raclette Saturdays at Malivoire Wine Company Warm up this season at our special Raclette Saturdays with the Cheesy Guys ! Enjoy a comforting dish of classic raclette with a full selection of Malivoire wine. RSVP for our Raclette dates, Sat. March 8th and Sat. March...
Harvest Lunch March 8 2014-April 26 2014
Harvest Lunch Hillebrand Date March 8 2014 - April 26 2014 Time 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm Join us for a dining experience around our Harvest Table. Enjoy an intimate lunch hosted by a member of Chef Frank Dodd's culinary team as they share local food and wine stories. The...
“What is the definition of a good wine”?
Does this sound familiar…”Very Yummy” or “Lots of fruitiness”. You can always rely on the trusty aroma wine wheel and decide for yourself. Has anyone had a whiff of “Wet Dog” or Smelly Socks? When you read the tasting notes describing wines you sure wonder how they...
A Venetian Evening with Massimo Capra
Friday, February 21, 2014 It has been said that whether or not someone is a romantic at heart or not, Venice promises to take ones breathe away. The second stop on Massimo Capra’s culinary tour of Italy will captivate and exhilarate. Lauded as a key to the spice...
Savour the Sights at Jackson-Triggs Niagara Estate
Saturday, February 15, 2014 | 6:30 pm Enjoy an epicurean experience including five courses of fine regional cuisine, each featured in a stunning location of our winery. Relax amidst striking architecture as you savour award-winning wines complemented with gourmet...
Souper Weekends at Calamus
February 1 / 2 & 8 / 9 | Drop in between 11:00 am and 5:30 pm Calamus Estate Winery will be offering a soup sample paired with a featured Calamus wine (or two). Recipes will be available to take home. "Souper" soups being offered: February 1-2: Seafood Pescadore |...
So-Cheese Fondue at Jackson-Triggs Niagara Estate
February 1-2, 8-9, 15-16, & 22-23, 2014 | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm Come cheer on the Canadian olympic team and enjoy our house made Cheese Fondue with a glass of premium VQA Chardonnay! We will be streaming the 2014 Winter Games in the Jackson-Triggs Great Hall. GO...
Snowshoeing in the Vineyards at Thirty Bench Winemakers
Saturdays & Sundays in February | 11:30 am and 2:30 pm |This event is limited to only 24 guests per session so reserve your snowshoes today! Want a truly unique Canadian experience this winter? Then join the Thirty Bench team for a Snowshoe trek through our...
14th Annual Winter Jazz & Oysters Series La Cachette Restaurant’s (at Strewn Winery)
February 2, 9, 16 & 23 | 12 pm -3 pm | Reservations strongly recommended Step in from the cold and enjoy some of Niagara area's premier jazz musicians and delicious fresh oysters from Rodney's Oyster House (full lunch menu also available). For information: 905 468...
Kitchen Table Lunch at Peller Estates Winery
February 1, 8 & 22 | 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm Interested in learning what goes on behind the scenes at Peller Estates Winery Restaurant? Enjoy an afternoon in Chef Parsons’ kitchen where you’ll have a front row seat to watch his culinary team in action. Begin your...
Chinese New Year at Inniskillin
February 1/ 2, & 8 / 9 | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm 2014 is the year of the horse! Come celebrate the Chinese New Year at Inniskillin and enjoy a Chinese chocolate dumpling paired with a glass of Inniskillin Cabernet Franc Icewine! Price: $10 per person. Complimentary...
Black Glass Dinner at Trius Winery at Hillebrand
February 1, 8 & 22 | 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm (6 pm Guided Tasting; 7 pm Dinner) Start off the evening with your dining companions in a guided tasting led by one of our resident wine experts. Let us take you through the paces of our wine portfolio that will prepare you...
Kitchen Table Dinner at Peller Estates Winery
February 1, 8 & 22 | 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes in your favourite restaurant? If you are a culinary voyeur, then this is the experience for you. This ‘Backstage Pass’ gives you access to Chef Parsons'’ kitchen where you’ll have a...
Harvest Table Lunch at Trius Winery at Hillebrand
February 1, 8 & 22, 2014 | Reception 12:30 pm / Lunch 1:00 pm Enjoy an intimate lunch hosted by a member of Chef Frank Dodd's culinary team as they share local food and wine stories. The experience will begin with a Sparkling Reception with artisanal...
Days of Wine & Chocolate
Every Friday from 11:00 am - 5:00 pm January 31 - February 23 and weekends throughout February 2014 from 11:00 am - 5:00 pm (January 31, February 1, 2 / 7, 8, 9/ 14, 15, 16 / 21, 22, 23, 2014) The Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake are showcasing more delectable wine and...
Icewine Themed Dinner at Grand Oak Culinary Market
Thursday, January 30, 2014. Reservations required. IceWine Themed Dinner with Educational component by Dave Hulley from Vineland Estates. Here is a chance for an amazing sensory experience with Icewine featured in all courses of the dinner menu from hor d’oeuvers to...
Peller Estates Chef Jason Parsons’ Icewine Food Market
Chef Jason Parsons' Icewine Food Market at Peller Estates is offering an Icewine inspired menu featuring Icewine Cotton Candy, Icewine Caramel Corn, Heritage Beef Chili, Black Truffle Poutine. January 24, 25 & 26 From 11:00 a.m. - 5 p.m.
How to open your favourite bottle of wine with out a corkscrew!
It’s not boxed wine it’s Cardboardeaux!
Niagara Dance Company – Seeds in Time Fundraiser at 13th Street
October 26 from 2-4pm | $50 | www.13thstreetwinery.com Enjoy an afternoon of food, wine and entertainment by the Rhythmhounds with Ron Hoover, Tim Mosely and Jamie Payne plus appearances by the members of the Niagara Dance Company. The afternoon will include the...
Haunted Hernder’s with Hernder Estate Wines
October 25 | www.hernder.com $15 in advance and $20 at the door if any are left Doors open at 8:30pm and entertainment starts at 9:00pm Get you tickets early as this event is always SOLD OUT! Enjoy the sounds of Jonesy Prizes for Best Costumes Proceeds to benefit the...
Jordan Village Haunted Tour
October 25&26 from 7:30pm | $20 | www.lincoln.ca Find out what lies beneath our pleasant little village. The Jordan Historical Museum is nestled in the heart of the Niagara Peninsula and is located in the picturesque Village of Jordan. The Museum is comprised of...
Go Sip Girls with the Jordan Village Merchants
October 24 from 5:30pm-10pm | $30 | www.cavespring.ca Join us for another exciting Go Sip adventure! Enjoy an evening of sipping, nibbling and shopping in the boutiques of Jordan Village. With your Go Sip wine glass in hand, stroll from shop to shop, relishing the...
Cheesey Guys at Malivoire
Sundays in October & November | www.cheesyguys.ca Join the Cheesy Guys, Niagara’s favourite mobile cheesemongers who bring their unique cheese counter to Malivoire each Sunday. http://cheesyguys.ca/
The Recklaws at Fielding Estate Winery
October 19 at 7pm | $40 | www.fieldingwines.com The Reklaws, Canada’s own “dynamic country duo,” this brother and sister have blasted onto the country music scene in the year 2012. From travelling to Nashville to write with some prestigious songwriters, to blasting...
The Pinot Affair at Various Wineries in Twenty Valley
October 19&20 | www.thepinotaffair.com Are you ready for a love affair with Niagara’s most sultry and sexy wine? Visit Niagara October 19th & 20th for intimate tastings, lusty food & wine pairings and more. Learn first-hand from those who make the wine why...
20 Valley Food Truck Eats at Sue-Ann Staff Estate Winery
October 19&20 | FREE ENTRY | www.staffwines.com Food Truck Eats, the ongoing series of wildly popular and successful event celebrating Ontario’s burgeoning gourmet street food culture is proudly presenting its first annual Food Truck Eats in Jordan wine country …...
Niagara Events
Check out our Events Calendar to see some of the great events going on in Niagara. You can visit the wonderful wineries that Niagara has to offer and try some wines paired with great locally-made foods, from cheese to authentic Italian pizza to gourmet food trucks! Or...
City and Colour Rocks Niagara On The Lake
Niagara-on-the-Lake is not only a gracious host for some renown wineries it recently captured a lively audience of over 17,000 guests for the 2nd annual Canada Day weekend concert at The Commons @ Butler’s Barracks National Historic Site. A number of great performers...
Recommended Ways to Heat or Chill Wines
Serving a wine at the ideal temperature will ensure that its full character and flavor are revealed. If the wine is too warm then the taste of alcohol will overwhelm the natural aromas and flavors of the wine. If the wine is served too cold then these aromas and...
Reconsidering Sweet Wines
Sweet dessert wines are really something special, but they don’t tend to have as big of a following as some of the larger red wines do. This is probably for the best because there are very few great sweet dessert wines out there. Too many people have bad ideas when it...
Getting Ready for the Crush of 2012!
The harvest is approaching fast and looks absolutely fantastic so far. We are really excited here at Between the Lines and started our pre-harvest checks of our press, chiller, pumps and the destemmer/crusher. These checks are crucial to ensure a great harvest - no...
Questions, Questions, Questions – A Niagara Tour Guide’s Perspective
As a tour guide, you encounter many questions from your guests. As a matter of fact, we encourage the guests to ask as many questions as they wish. There are several reasons for this. First, each question has a bonding affect between the guide and the guests. Second...
Grape And Wine Tour Adventures in Niagara
I love this job! I have the opportunity of conducting wine tours throughout the Niagara Peninsula and the Vineland area for Grape and Wine Tours. I have had the privilege of guiding over 4600 guests on over 330 trips in wine country. Our goal is to have fun and inform...
Niagara College’s Benchmark Restaurant
The Canadian Food and Wine Institute's state of the art facilities are nestled into 114 acres of abundant Niagara land. Benchmark is the next evolution of the hands-on learning process. Students begin their careers in the culinary and hospitality industry at this...
Cellaring: How to store your wine
Cellaring doesn’t have to be complicated. It can be fun, affordable and a great investment. Cellaring is like cataloging and the number one rule is to start a wine book if you plan to start a cellar or clean up your current cellar. I recommend a simple 3 ring...
Buying Wine for your Wedding
Buying wine for your wedding can be quite intimidating especially if you’re just getting into wine. You already have enough stress planning a wedding and choosing wine may seem like a grueling task but it can be a lot of fun! It can also take your wedding guest...
Preparing a Wine for Bottling at Between the Lines Winery
A day in the life of a Wine Maker... In the morning I went to our Warehouse in St. Catharines to organize which bottles would be shipped to Reif Winery for the bottling and then stacked all of the bottles onto a trailer for the transport. Once the bottles were on...
