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Wine Country

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Hot entertainment newsWhether 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

  • Visit Ontario wine countryHours 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.

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August
August 7 & 21 from 12:00 PM - 3:30 PM
TERROIR TREK LUNCH
Peller Estates

Take part in a moveable lunch inspired by our vineyards. Co-hosted by a Sommelier and a member of the culinary team, the 3 course al fresco menu is paired with the perfect wine accompaniments.
Price: $65.00

For More Information Contact:
info@peller.com
www.peller.com
888-673-5537

August 13 from 8:30 PM - 5:00 PM
GET YOUR HANDS DIRTY WITH COYOTE’S RUN

Coyote's Run Estate Winery

This is your chance for a unique and in-depth look at the vineyards of Coyote’s Run. Join our viticultural team and learn about winegrowing like you never have before – hands on in the vineyard! This full-day workshop is fun and informative – you will learn how proper management of soil, canopy, and crop all contribute to making top quality wine. Of course, no day would be complete without some special tastings from our barrel cellar! Leave with a commemorative, exclusive hat and certificate. Availability is extremely limited and reservations required.
Price: $175.00

For More Information Contact:
info@coyotesrunwinery.com
www.coyotesrunwinery.com
905-682-8310

August 14 from 11:00 AM - 2:00 AM
SOMMELIER SERIES - Light & Easy Drinking Reds

Peller Estates

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. Learn about one or learn about them all! July17 Light & Aromatic Whites August 14  September 11 Perfectly Sweet Icewines October 2 Full-Bodied Whites November 6 Bold Reds December 4 Bubbly Sparkling Wines
Price: $75.00

For More Information Contact:
info@peller.com
www.peller.com
888-673-5537

August 14 from 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
HILLEBRAND BLUES AT THE WINERY

Hillebrand Winery
Gates open at 2 PM, concert begins at 4 PM

SAVE THE DATE! Tickets go on sale in April 2010. Call 1.800.582.8412 ext. 2 for details.
Price: $30.00

For More Information Contact:
info@hillebrand.com
www.hillebrand.com
800-582-8412

August 15 from 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
FARM TO TABLE EXPERIENCES
Chateau des Charmes

FROM LOCAL FARMS TO YOUR TABLE Come explore our backyard and experience the bounty of Niagara. We invite you to experience the freshest of Niagara’s bounty, produced locally and prepared by Niagara chefs who embrace the Farm to Table philosophy every day. Each afternoon features a vineyard walk with Michèle Bosc and discussions with a local food purveyor, ending in a delectable tasting created while you watch and paired with a Château des Charmes wine. Our series culminates with the Harvest Feast, as our featured chefs join forces for a grand finale – a winemaker’s style dinner sure to delight your inner foodie. Chef David Watt, Zest restaurant in Fonthill with Rosemary Meier from Zeta Farms featuring lamb $50pp + taxes & gratuity, for each date PURCHASE THE ENTIRE 3-DATE SERIES PLUS THE HARVEST FEAST FOR $250 PP + TAXES AND GRATUITY Space is limited.
Price: $50.00

For More Information Contact:
michele@chateaudescharmes.com
http://www.chateaudescharmes.com/experience/special_events.html
905-323-3863

August 22 from 12:30 PM - 4:00 AM
SAVOUR THE SOUNDS

Chateau des Charmes

105.7FM EZ Rock presents An intimate concert event benefitting the St. Catharines General Hospital Foundation Delight all your senses while sharing award-winning wine and listening to the sounds of summer on our Vineyard Courtyard. Chef Erik Peacock from Wellington Court has planned a superb Wine Country casual lunch and Michèle Bosc has personally picked the wines. Sit back, relax and enjoy our backyard while supporting healthcare in our community. Open seating, rain or shine. Limited tickets. Extend the experience with an overnight package at White Oaks Conference Resort and Spa. Visit www.whiteoaksresort.com for details.
Price: $90.00

For More Information Contact:
www.scghfoundation.com
905-323-3863

August 28 from 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM
BARREL CELLAR DINNERS - WINE COUNTRY'S 'MUST DO' DINING EXPERIENCE
Peller Estates

' 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 5-course tasting menu set in our exquisite candlelit barrel cellar and is co-hosted by our Sommelier and a member of Chef Jason Parsons’ culinary team. The experience ends with a dessert ‘after-party’ where you can mingle with your fellow guests over Icewine, sweet treats and good conversation.
Price: $125.00

For More Information Contact:
info@peller.com
www.peller.com
888-673-5537

August 28 - 29 from 9:45 AM - 3:00 PM
EXTREME WINE WEEKEND: A BOOT CAMP FOR BON VIVANTS

Peller Estates

Are you tough enough to live the life of Winemaker Lawrence Buhler? Taking Wine Country tourism to ‘extreme’ levels this summer, Peller Estates Extreme Wine Weekend: A Boot Camp for Bon Vivants, is taking on new recruits. Over two days guests will ‘live the life’ of Winemaker Lawrence Buhler, getting out into the vineyards and cellars for hands-on winemaking training and learning how he works with Winery Chef Jason Parsons to create wines that when paired with food awaken the palate. $895 per couple or $550 per person, plus taxes and gratuities. Aside from bragging rights, this price includes: one night's accommodation at White Oaks Resort & Spa;transportation to and from the Winery;two lunches; one dinner;an immense amount of wine and an exceptionally memorable weekend. Space is limited.
Price: $895.00

For More Information Contact:
info@peller.com
www.peller.com
888-673-5537
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September
September 4, 11, 18 & 25 from 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
HARVEST TABLE DINING SERIES - LUNCH

Hillebrand Winery

Join us for a Dining Experience around our Harvest Table. Enjoy an intimate dining event with Chef Frank Dodd as he shares his local food and wine stories. The experience will begin with a Kitchen Reception, leading into a 3-course menu featuring wine and food grown in the same soil.
Price: $65.00

For More Information Contact:
info@hillebrand.com
www.hillebrand.com
800-582-8412

September 4 & 18 from 12:00 PM - 3:30 PM
TERROIR TREK LUNCH
Peller Estates

Take part in a moveable lunch inspired by our vineyards. Co-hosted by a Sommelier and a member of the culinary team, the 3 course al fresco menu is paired with the perfect wine accompaniments.
Price: $65.00

For More Information Contact:
info@peller.com
www.peller.com
888-673-5537

September 10 from 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
GET YOUR HANDS DIRTY WITH COYOTE’S RUN

Coyote's Run Estate Winery

This is your chance for a unique and in-depth look at the vineyards of Coyote’s Run. Join our viticultural team and learn about winegrowing like you never have before – hands on in the vineyard! This full-day workshop is fun and informative – you will learn how proper management of soil, canopy, and crop all contribute to making top quality wine. Of course, no day would be complete without some special tastings from our barrel cellar! Leave with a commemorative, exclusive hat and certificate. Availability is extremely limited and reservations required.
Price: $175.00

For More Information Contact:
info@coyotesrunwinery.com
www.coyotesrunwinery.com
905-682-8310

September 11 from 11:00 AM - 2:00 AM
SOMMELIER SERIES - Perfectly Sweet Icewines

Peller Estates

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. Learn about one or learn about them all!
Price: $75.00

For More Information Contact:
info@peller.com
www.peller.com
888-673-5537

September 25 from 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM
BARREL CELLAR DINNERS - WINE COUNTRY'S 'MUST DO' DINING EXPERIENCE
Peller Estates

' 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 5-course tasting menu set in our exquisite candlelit barrel cellar and is co-hosted by our Sommelier and a member of Chef Jason Parsons’ culinary team. The experience ends with a dessert ‘after-party’ where you can mingle with your fellow guests over Icewine, sweet treats and good conversation.
Price: $125.00

For More Information Contact:
info@peller.com
www.peller.com
888-673-5537

September 26 from 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
HARVEST FEAST

Chateau des Charmes

FROM LOCAL FARMS TO YOUR TABLE Come explore our backyard and experience the bounty of Niagara. We invite you to experience the freshest of Niagara’s bounty, produced locally and prepared by Niagara chefs who embrace the Farm to Table philosophy every day. Each afternoon features a vineyard walk with Michèle Bosc and discussions with a local food purveyor, ending in a delectable tasting created while you watch and paired with a Château des Charmes wine. Our series culminates with the Harvest Feast, as our featured chefs join forces for a grand finale – a winemaker’s style dinner sure to delight your inner foodie. Featuring all Farm to Table Chefs; Anna & Michael Olson, Roberto Fracionni, David Watt $150 pp + taxes & gratuity PURCHASE THE ENTIRE 3-DATE SERIES PLUS THE HARVEST FEAST FOR $250 PP + TAXES AND GRATUITY Space is limited.
Price: $150.00

For More Information Contact:
michele@chateaudescharmes.com
http://www.chateaudescharmes.com/experience/special_events.html
905-262-4219
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October
October 2 from 11:00 AM - 2:00 AM
SOMMELIER SERIES - Full-Bodied Whites

Peller Estates

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. Learn about one or learn about them all!
Price: $75.00

For More Information Contact:
info@peller.com
www.peller.com
888-673-5537

October 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 from 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
HARVEST TABLE DINING SERIES - LUNCH

Hillebrand Winery

Join us for a Dining Experience around our Harvest Table. Enjoy an intimate dining event with Chef Frank Dodd as he shares his local food and wine stories. The experience will begin with a Kitchen Reception, leading into a 3-course menu featuring wine and food grown in the same soil.
Price: $65.00

For More Information Contact:
info@hillebrand.com
www.hillebrand.com
800-582-8412

October 9 & 23 from 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM
BARREL CELLAR DINNERS - WINE COUNTRY'S 'MUST DO' DINING EXPERIENCE
Peller Estates

' 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 5-course tasting menu set in our exquisite candlelit barrel cellar and is co-hosted by our Sommelier and a member of Chef Jason Parsons’ culinary team. The experience ends with a dessert ‘after-party’ where you can mingle with your fellow guests over Icewine, sweet treats and good conversation.
Price: $125.00

For More Information Contact:
info@peller.com
www.peller.com
888-673-5537

October 23 from 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
THE BOUNTIFUL DAYS OF HARVEST
Reif Estate Winery

Join us for the release of our 2007 red varietals for an evening of fantastic reds and regional cuisine prepared by local Chef Robin Howe. Roberto DiDomenico takes you on a journey of wines from the coveted 2007 vintage paired with a three course locally inspired meal at the Historic Grand Victorian Mansion circa 1870.
Price: $105.00

For More Information Contact:
events@reifwinery.com
www.reifwinery.com
905-468-9463

October 28 - 31 from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
THE ‘RED' SALE AT REIF ESTATE WINERY
Reif Estate Winery
daily

Visit Reif Estate Winery this fall or buy on-line to stock up for the season with rich and flavourful reds for fall and winter dining. You will get the year's best pricing on limited edition and estate bottled red wines, perfect for entertaining and the holidays. This limited time pricing is only offered once a year, so come to wine country and taste what this vintage has to offer. Feature wine tastings complimentary. Visit www.reifwinery.com or call 905-468-WINE(9463) for additional details.
Price: $0.00

For More Information Contact:
events@reifwinery.com
www.reifwinery.com
905-468-9463
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November
November 6 from 11:00 AM - 2:00 AM
SOMMELIER SERIES - Bold Reds

Peller Estates

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. Learn about one or learn about them all!
Price: $75.00

For More Information Contact:
info@peller.com
www.peller.com
888-673-5537

November 6 & 27 from 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM
BARREL CELLAR DINNERS - WINE COUNTRY'S 'MUST DO' DINING EXPERIENCE
Peller Estates

' 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 5-course tasting menu set in our exquisite candlelit barrel cellar and is co-hosted by our Sommelier and a member of Chef Jason Parsons’ culinary team. The experience ends with a dessert ‘after-party’ where you can mingle with your fellow guests over Icewine, sweet treats and good conversation.
Price: $125.00

For More Information Contact:
info@peller.com
www.peller.com
888-673-5537

November 6, 20 & 27 from 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
HARVEST TABLE DINING SERIES - LUNCH

Hillebrand Winery

Join us for a Dining Experience around our Harvest Table. Enjoy an intimate dining event with Chef Frank Dodd as he shares his local food and wine stories. The experience will begin with a Kitchen Reception, leading into a 3-course menu featuring wine and food grown in the same soil.
Price: $65.00

For More Information Contact:
info@hillebrand.com
www.hillebrand.com
800-582-8412
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December
December 4 from 11:00 AM - 2:00 AM
SOMMELIER SERIES - Bubbly Sparkling Wines

Peller Estates

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. Learn about one or learn about them all!
Price: $75.00

For More Information Contact:
info@peller.com
www.peller.com
888-673-5537

December 11 from 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM
BARREL CELLAR DINNERS - WINE COUNTRY'S 'MUST DO' DINING EXPERIENCE
Peller Estates

' 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 5-course tasting menu set in our exquisite candlelit barrel cellar and is co-hosted by our Sommelier and a member of Chef Jason Parsons’ culinary team. The experience ends with a dessert ‘after-party’ where you can mingle with your fellow guests over Icewine, sweet treats and good conversation.
Price: $125.00

For More Information Contact:
info@peller.com
www.peller.com
888-673-5537
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