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Ontario
Wine Country
(Info Courtesy of Wines of Ontario) |
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 Whether you're from Ontario, or
a visitor to Ontario, plan on spending several days in wine country — there's just so
much to see and do.
ANYTIME. ANY SEASON. ANY REASON.
Wineries are open year round and
each season brings its own special rewards.
FACTS
 Hours of operation
With some exceptions, wineries usually open at 10 or 11 am and close from
5 pm through early evening. Hours can change seasonally so it's best to call ahead or
visit the winery website.- Guided tours
Tours are led by well informed winery staff, who will lead you through the
winemaking process from the vineyard to the bottling stage. Guided tours are complimentary
at some wineries, others charge a small fee. Most tours conclude with tastings at the
winery boutique.
- Tour hours
Hours vary from winery to winery. Larger wineries usually offer guided
public tours hourly or several times a day. Smaller wineries may offer one daily tour or
by appointment only. Self-guided tours are available at a few wineries during operating
hours. Again, check with each winery.
November | December
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To December 3, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
An Afternoon with Jason
Peller
888.673.5537 ext. 2, www.peller.com
Enjoy an easy-going Saturday lunch experience. While overlooking the beautiful Estate vineyards, enjoy a 4-course tasting menu created and presented by Winery Chef and CityLine personality Jason Parsons. Beginning with a Reception, the menu showcases seasonal ingredients found right here in Wine Country. $85 per person, exclusive of taxes and gratuities. Visit www.peller.com to book or call 1.888.673.5537 ext. 2. |
| November |
November 5/6, 12/13, 19/20 and 26/27 from 11 am to 5 pm
Taste the Season: Plan Your Getaway
26 Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake
wineriesofniagaraonthelake.com/taste-the-season
The 26 Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Taste the Season touring pass event returns the weekends of November 5/6, 12/13, 19/20 and 26/27. It is the “must-do” event of the season for many Niagara-on-the-Lake wine country visitors. From 11 am to 5 pm Taste the Season touring pass holders will be treated to more VQA wine and food pairings than ever before.
Taste the Season touring passes are $44.25 per person (plus HST). Each touring pass entitles the holder to a VQA wine and food pairing at each of the 26 member wineries and is valid for one of the featured weekends. Guests are encouraged to purchase early. Touring passes can be purchased online or by phoning the Niagara-on-the-Lake Chamber of Commerce at 905.468.1950.
The Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake will donate a portion of the Taste the Season touring pass proceeds to two local charities. The Red Roof Retreat and the YWCA Niagara Region Women in Crisis Shelter. |
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November 5, 12, 26, 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Harvest Table Lunch
Hillebrand Winery
800.582.8412 ext. 2, www.hillebrand.com
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 experience will begin with a sparkling reception with artisanal charcuterie in Cellar 63, leading into a 3-course menu featuring wine and food grown in the same soil. $65 per person, plus taxes and gratuities. Book online at www.hillebrand.com or call 1.800.582.8412 ext. 2. |
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November 5, 26, 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Harvest Table Dining Series
Hillebrand Winery
800.582.8412 ext. 2, www.hillebrand.com
Join us at our Harvest Table for a local taste of Niagara. A member of Chef Frank Dodd's culinary team will host your dining event as they share local food and wine stories. You and fellow guests will start with a sparkling reception in Cellar 63, leading into a 4-course menu featuring wines perfectly paired by our Winemaker Craig McDonald. Celebrate the region and savour food and wine grown in the same soil. $115 per person, plus taxes and gratuities. Book online at www.hillebrand.com or call 1.800.582.8412 ext. 2. |
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November 5, 12, 26, 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Chef's Table Dining Series
Peller Estates Winery
888.673.5537 ext. 2, www.peller.com
Come behind the scenes at Peller Estates Winery Restaurant and discover how Winery Chef and CityLine personality Jason Parsons approaches the art of pairing wine and food. Your dining experience begins with a reception. |
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November 12, 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Trius Barrel Cellar Dinner
Hillebrand Winery
800.582.8412 ext. 2, www.hillebrand.com
Celebrate over 20 years of Trius with us in our candlelit Trius Red Barrel Cellar. Surrounded by barrels of aging Trius Red, let Executive Chef Frank Dodd showcase his finest locally-inspired dishes. Beginning with an intimate reception, the dinner flows into a 6-course tasting menu, which has been perfectly paired with our best Hillebrand wines. $135 per person, plus taxes and gratuities. Book online at www.hillebrand.com or call 1.800.582.8412 ext. 2 |
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November 26, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
An Afternoon with Jason
Peller Estates
888.673.5537 ext. 2, www.peller.com
Enjoy an easy-going Saturday lunch experience. While overlooking the beautiful Estate vineyards, enjoy a 4-course tasting menu created and presented by Winery Chef and CityLine personality Jason Parsons. Beginning with a Reception, the menu showcases seasonal ingredients found right here in Wine Country. $85 per person, exclusive of taxes and gratuities. Visit www.peller.com to book or call 1.888.673.5537 ext. 2. |
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November 26, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Sommelier Series
Peller Estates Winery
888.673.5537 ext. 2, www.peller.com
Drink and learn! Taste and learn the basic characteristics that make up your favourite wine styles at this Estate Sommelier led wine and food experience. The event begins with a tasting and tutorial about a style of wine made at Peller Estates, its characteristics and what went into the making of it. You will then be treated to a private 3-course lunch created by Winery Chef and CityLine personality to pair perfectly with the wine style you are studying. $75 per person, exclusive of taxes and gratuities. Book online now or call 1.888.673.5537 ex, 2 to reserve. |
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| December |
December 1-30, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Festive Tasting and Shopping
PondView Estate Winery
905.468.0777, www.pondviewwinery.com
Enjoy tastings of limited and award-winning releases from our cellar door. Be among the first to taste our newest 2010 Cab Merlot--perfect fireside drinking. Check off your shopping list with our 'ready-to-give' Christmas gift bags or make your own gift combo. (wines and merchandise while quantities last)
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December 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Gingerbread Man Competition
Inniskillin
905.468.2187 ext. 3, www.inniskillin.com
Re-live your childhood and decorate a housemade gingerbread man at Inniskillin. Enter your creation for a chance to win the ultimate Icewine package. $5 per person and includes a sample of our Cabernet Franc Icewine to enjoy as you watch the gingerbread man disappear. |
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December 3, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
An Afternoon with Jason
Peller Estates
888.673.5537 ext. 2, www.peller.com
Enjoy an easy-going Saturday lunch experience. While overlooking the beautiful Estate vineyards, enjoy a 4-course tasting menu created and presented by Winery Chef and CityLine personality Jason Parsons. Beginning with a Reception, the menu showcases seasonal ingredients found right here in Wine Country. $85 per person, exclusive of taxes and gratuities. Visit www.peller.com to book or call 1.888.673.5537 ext. 2. |
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December 3, 10, 17, 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Harvest Table Lunch
Hillebrand Winery
800.582.8412 ext. 2, www.hillebrand.com
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 experience will begin with a sparkling reception with artisanal charcuterie in Cellar 63, leading into a 3-course menu featuring wine and food grown in the same soil. $65 per person, plus taxes and gratuities. Book online at www.hillebrand.com or call 1.800.582.8412 ext. 2. |
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December 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire - Literally
Jackson Triggs Niagara Estate
905.468.4637 ext. 3, www.jacksontriggswinery.com
Kick off the holiday season and roast chestnuts on an open fire at Jackson Triggs Winery. Paired with the perfect back vintage Icewine this is one experience you will not forget. |
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December 3, 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Chef's Table Dining Series
Peller Estates Winery
888.673.5537 ext. 2, www.peller.com
Come behind the scenes at Peller Estates Winery Restaurant and discover how Winery Chef and CityLine personality Jason Parsons approaches the art of pairing wine and food. Your dining experience begins with a reception. |
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December 3, 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Barrel Cellar Dinner
Peller Estates Winery
888.673.5537 ext. 2, www.peller.com
Dining in the barrel cellar under candlelight is a unique experience.' - Chowhound Our signature dining experience is more lively and interactive than ever. Beginning with a sparkling wine reception, the dinner leads into a 4-course tasting menu set in our exquisite candlelit barrel cellar and is co-hosted by our wine consultants and a member of Chef Jason Parsons. |
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December 3, 10, 17, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Bubbly for the Holidays
Maleta Winery
905.685.8486, www.maletawinery.com
Trying to choose that special sparkling wine to celebrate the holiday season? Then come and try our traditional-method sparkling rose made from 100% Maleta Cabernet Franc. This sparkling will bring cheers to any party. |
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December 3, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Riverview Wines of Past, Present and Future
Riverview Cellars Winery
905.262.0636, www.riverviewcellars.com
Come and celebrate a Christmas wine event so spectacular, Charles Dickens would want an invite. We've selected 6 of our premium wines including library wines, new releases and two pre-releases - the 2010 Syrah and the 2010 Buona Notte White Icewine. Wines will be paired with artisanal cheeses, meats and sweet treats. An event offering incredible value, you won't feel guilty about treating yourself this Christmas. $10 |
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December 10, 6:30 pm - 11:00 pm
December Savour the Sights Holiday Edition
Jackson-Triggs Niagara Estate Winery
905.468.4637 ext. 3, www.jacksontriggswinery.com
Enjoy an epicurean experience of five courses of fine wine and food served in picturesque locations of the winery with a festive fireside finish! The first course, a selection of assorted hors d'oeuvres and sparkling wine, will be served in our Great Hall. This will be followed by a second course in the Atrium of our fermentation room. Next, enter our contemporary Tasting Gallery with its view of the vineyard and enjoy the third course. The fourth course will be served at candlelit tables amidst oak barrels in our vaulted ceiling Barrel Cellar. Finally, enjoy a sweet Yuletide ending to your dining experience beside a crackling fire in our Estate Lounge - what better way to celebrate the season! $145 pp applicable taxes and gratuities. For reservations, email jennifer.cowan@jacksontriggswinery.com |
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December 10, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Festive Fête
Pillitteri
905.468.3147, www.pillitteri.com
Join us for some holiday cheer as we welcome the festive season! Warm your spirit with a cup of hot chocolate, mulled wine and fresh baked cookies, and sing along to some holiday classics preformed live while you shop! |
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December 10, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Sommelier Series
Peller Estates Winery
888.673.5537 ext. 2, www.peller.com
Drink and learn! Taste and learn the basic characteristics that make up your favourite wine styles at this Estate Sommelier led wine and food experience. The event begins with a tasting and tutorial about a style of wine made at Peller Estates, its characteristics and what went into the making of it. You will then be treated to a private 3-course lunch created by Winery Chef and CityLine personality to pair perfectly with the wine style you are studying. $75 per person, exclusive of taxes and gratuities. Book online now or call 1.888.673.5537 ex, 2 to reserve. |
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January 7-8, 14-15, 21-22, 28-29, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Winterland Cocktail Hour
Jackson-Triggs
905.468.4637 ext. 3, www.jacksontriggswinery.com
Join us every weekend in January at 2 pm as we prepare 4 winter wine inspired cocktails. Enjoy a sample of each for $5 per person and pick up some tips for entertaining this winter season. |
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January 13
Niagara Icewine Festival
When Gold meets Cold: Icewine takes centre stage...
For three weeks in January the Niagara Region is transformed into a wintry wonderland,
celebrating one of Canada's most cherished products, Ontario Icewine.
From Gala evening toasts to chestnut roasts, ornate ice bars and winery tours, the 16th
annual Niagara Icewine Festival offers plenty for every taste. Join the celebration.
For
more information, www.icewinefestival.com/page/icewine_home. |
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January 14-15, 21-22, 28-29, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Icewine Spongecake is ba-ack!
Maleta Winery
905.685.8486, www.maletawinery.com
Come and sample our estate Cabernet Franc Icewine paired with our famous Icewine spongecake, back by popular demand. $5 per person.
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January 14-15, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fire and Ice!
PondView
905.468.0777, www.pondviewwinery.com
Enjoy two of our favourite icewines -- Vidal Icewine and Cabernet Franc in a dark chocolate cup. Pair these decadent desserts with blue cheese; a slice of freshly baked baguette and a sampliing of our "Fire and Ice" Wine Jelly -- a hot and spicy surprise! $10 per person without Discovery Pass. |
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January 14-15, 21-22, 28-29 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Cooking with Ice: A Seasonally Inspired Food Demonstration
Inniskillin
905.468.2187 ext. 3, www.inniskillin.com
Join us in the Inniskillin Founders Hall as our Estate Chef reveals his culinary secrets and prepares two Icewine inspired dishes while demonstrating wine and food pairing. $10 per person and includes wine and food samples, reservations recommended but not required. Please allow 30 minutes to complete this experience. |
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January 14-15, 21-22, 28-29, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Inniskillin Icewine Discovery Tour
Inniskillin
905.468.2187 ext. 3, www.inniskillin.com
Back by popular demand, your journey begins on the Piazza with Glass of Sparkling Vidal Icewine. In the Icewine Vineyard you will enjoy Vidal Icewine with a frozen Vidal grape. Warm up mid journey in our Founders. |
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January 21-22, 28-29, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Extraordinary Icewines
Pillitteri
905.468.3147, www.pillitteri.com
Experience a flight of the most distinctive Icewines ever crafted from the world's largest estate producer of Icewine. |
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January 21, 6:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Savour the Sights - Icewine Edition
Jackson-Triggs
905.468.4637 ext. 3, www.jacksontriggswinery.com
Hors doeuvres and sparkling wine will be served in our Great Hall, followed by a second course in the Atrium. Enjoy the third course in our contemporary Tasting Gallery. The fourth will be served at candlelit tables in our Barrel Cellar and the fifth course served in our Estate Lounge overlooking our picturesque vineyard. Reservations required. $145 per person, plus tax and gratuity. |
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January 21-22, 28-29 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Savour the Season
Pillitteri
905.468.3147, www.pillitteri.com
Visit Pillitteri, Canada's Icewine Innovators, and enjoy a sweet and savoury pairing with a hearty cheese tartlet accompanied by our unique Shiraz Icewine. |
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February 4-5, 11-12, 18-19, 25-26 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Days of Wine & Chocolate
Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake
Warm up your winter with this match made in heaven! Explore pairings of two of your favourite indulgences – wine and chocolate, as you tour the Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Each stop features a premium VQA wine matched to a delectable chocolate selection, from classic flavours to unexpected surprises. A romantic celebration for two or a great reason for a girls’ getaway weekend! |
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June 16-24
Niagara New Vintage Festival
Various Niagara wineries
www.newvintagefestival.com
Wine and food fanatics will be visiting Niagara to experience the Niagara New Vintage Festival. Internationally acclaimed wines, fresh produce, and a culinary experience unique to Ontario are at the centre of this two weekend wine and culinary extravaganza. Embrace a demonstration of what it means to buy local and realize all that Niagara has to offer.
From quaint cottage wineries among the vines to glittering state-of-the-art facilities, Niagara's wineries offer you a fresh taste of Niagara - from Vine to Wine. |
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