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Wine Country

(Info Courtesy of Wines of Ontario)


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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To April 30 from 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
THE RED WINE EXPERIENCE

Reif Estate Winery
Saturdays only

Tour Reif Estate Winery and visit our underground barrel cellar to hear about how we age our red wines. Taste four estate bottled reserve red wines paired with Mario Pingue's cured meats and learn about the principles of matching food and wine. Prosciutto paired with 2006 Cabernet Franc Bresaola paired with 2006 Merlot Reserve Cacciatorini paired with 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Abruzzese paired with 2007 Meritage Reservations are required.
Price: $30.00

For More Information Contact:
tours@reifwinery.com
www.reifwinery.com
905-468-9463
February
February 6 - 28 from 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
DAYS OF WINE AND CHOCOLATE 2010

Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake
weekends in february: february 6/7, 13/14, 20/21, 27/28 • 11 AM to 5 PM

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 22 Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake in February. Each stop will feature a premium VQA wine matched to a decadent chocolate selection, from classic flavours to unexpected surprises. A romantic celebration for two or a great girls' getaway weekend! Check out our website at www.wineriesofniagaraonthelake.com for our complete list of 22 delectable wine and chocolate pairings. Tour Passes are $30 per person (plus applicable taxes) and can be used any of the four weekends. Passes can be purchased at any of our 22 wineries, online at www.niagaraonthelake.com or by phone through the Niagara-on-the-Lake Chamber of Commerce at 905-468-1950.
Price: $30.00

For More Information Contact:
www.niagaraonthelake.com
905-468-1950

February 6 from 10:00am - 12:00pm
Weekend Workshop - A Sneak Peek of the 2009 Harvest

Flat Rock Cellars

Be among the first to see what the 2009 harvest offers in a tasting lead by our harvest winemaker, Ross Wise.

Cost: $25.00 per person
Maximum of 20 people

To book please call: 905-562-8994
www.flatrockcellars.com

February 6 - 7 from 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Glide Thru Winter - Festival of Ice

Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery

"Glide thru Winter" on Sprucewood Shores ponds set amongst beautiful Lake Erie. Taste Icewine, warm mulled or cider wines, and delicious soups, alongside the bonfire or inside our cozy store.

Enjoy the true beauty of winter and the magic of icewine with the Wineries of Lake Erie North Shore on February 6th and 7th. Icewine tastings and mulled wine beside bonfires, professional ice carvers creating masterpieces, melted chocolate treats and artisan cheeses, and gliding on a pond are just some of the fun offerings out at the county wineries.

www.sprucewoodshores.com


February 14 from 12:30pm
At the Winemaker's Table with Mark Hand

Flat Rock Cellars

Join Flat Rock Cellars President, Ed Madronich and our winemaker, Marlize Beyers, for an outstanding 3-course lunch prepared by Chef Mark Hand of Hospitality on Hand. It's your chance to get to know the faces behind the wines you'll enjoy, while tucking into a great meal.

Cost: $75.00 per person plus GST
www.flatrockcellars.com

February 16 from 11:00am
Vines Magazine Wine Seminar

Flat Rock Cellars

Join Vines Magazine Editor and Wine Educator Chris Waters and Host Ed Madronich of Flat Rock Cellars for an educational and fun tasting of the famed winery's award winning wines.

Cost: $10.00 per person

For further information, visit us online at www.niagaraicewinefestival.com

To Book please call: 905-688-0212 ext. 112
www.flatrockcellars.com

February 19 - 21 from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
CUVEE EN ROUTE

Konzelmann Estate Winery

"Liquid Gold" Konzelmann Estate Wines will be offering two outstanding samples of Icewines for your tasting enjoyment! 2007 Vidal and 2006 Riesling Icewines. After following last years allocates for being the first Canadian Winery ever to be selected in WINE SPECTATORS TOP 100 Wines of the World for our 2006 Vidal Icewine the 2007 vintage continues to shine... 2007 Vidal Icewine IWSC-Dessert Wine Trophy and 'Best In Class Award'-2009 GRAND GOLD-VinItaly 2009, GOLD-Selections Mondiales des Vins 2009, GOLD-Cellars of the World 2008 Cost $10 per person or Complimentary to Cuvee pass holders. No reservations required.
Price: $10.00

For More Information Contact:
bev@konzelmann.ca
konzelmann.ca
905-935-2866

February 19 - 21 from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
CUVEE EN ROUTE

Reif Estate Winery
daily

Taste three 2007 Vintage reds from our oldest vineyard blocks. A horizontal tssting of our 2007 Merlot Reserve, 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve and 2007 Meritage all harvested from our 125 acre estate vineyard in the Niagara River sub-appellation; these wines showcase the 'terroir' of the Reif Estate Vineyard. Cost $10 per person or Complimentary to Cuvee pass holders. No reservations required.
Price: $10.00

For More Information Contact:
events@reifwinery.com
www.reifwinery.com
905-468-9463
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March
March 6, 13 from 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
TRIUS GRAND RED 2007 WINEMAKERS LUNCH

Hillebrand Winery

Join Winemaker Darryl Brooker for a 3-course lunch and tasting of our Trius Grand Red 2007. There ain’t no party like a Grand Red party! $65 per person, exclusive of taxes and gratuities Can’t make it for the lunch? Join us for our Trius Grand Red 2007 Release event March 5 to 7, from 12 noon to 5 pm to taste and buy the Trius Grand Red 2007. ‘Hillebrand’s best red wine ever! This vintage that will go down in record books as the finest in Niagara Wine Country’s history.’ – Winemaker Darryl Brooker
Price: $65.00

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

March 27 from 12:00 AM - 2:30 PM
‘TASTE THE TERROIR’ HEARTY WINTER LUNCHEON

Reif Estate Winery

Taste the terroir of the Reif Estate vineyards in our First Growth wines from the 2007 vintage. Join winemaker Roberto DiDomenico for an afternoon of hearty winter local fare paired with our richest reds produced from our oldest blocks. Guest will enjoy the ambiance of our new barrel cellar as well as the benefit of pre-release pricing of 25% off wine from the First Growth Collection. Email events@reifwinery.com.
Price: $55.00

For More Information Contact:
events@reifwinery.com
www.reifwinery.com
905-468-9463
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April
April 22 - 25 from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
THE 'WHITE' SALE AT REIF ESTATE WINERY

Reif Estate Winery
daily

Visit Reif Estate Winery this spring or buy on-line to stock up for the season with wonderful whites for summer dining. You will get the year's best pricing on limited edition and estate bottled white wines, perfect for entertaining and outdoor grilling. 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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May
May 8 from 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
INNISKILLIN ALL CANADIAN KITCHEN PARTY

Inniskillin

Join Niagara Estate Chef David Penny and Sous Chef Tim Mackiddie for a new and exciting interactive dinner experience -The All Canadian Kitchen Party- where guests don an apron and get into the thick of things. Menus are designed drawing inspiration from Canadian Cuisine --Coast to Coast. For more information and to make reservations, contact Inniskillin Wines at 905-468-2187 ext. 5423
Price: $175.00

For More Information Contact:
grunge@inniskillin.com
905-468-2187

May 29 from 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
AN EVENING IN REIF ESTATE'S WINE SENSORY GARDEN WITH KLAUS W. REIF

Reif Estate Winery

Reif Estate Winery invites you to explore our Wine Sensory Garden to contemplate the colours, aromas and flavours characteristically used to describe wines. Learn about the affinities and flavours associated with different grape varieties interpreted in our garden. Enjoy a herb inspired meal complemented by select wines; our Sauvignon Blanc will be paired with Grapefruit Mint, Chardonnay with Lemon Thyme, Pinot Noir with Rosemary, Cabernet Merlot with Greek Oregano and Pineapple Sage with Icewine.
Price: $95.00

For More Information Contact:
events@reifwinery.com
www.reifwinery.com
905-468-9463
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June
June 19 from 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
INNISKILLIN ALL CANADIAN KITCHEN PARTY

Inniskillin

Join Niagara Estate Chef David Penny and Sous Chef Tim Mackiddie for a new and exciting interactive dinner experience -The All Canadian Kitchen Party- where guests don an apron and get into the thick of things. Menus are designed drawing inspiration from Canadian Cuisine --Coast to Coast. For more information and to make reservations, contact Inniskillin Wines at 905-468-2187 ext. 5423
Price: $175.00

For More Information Contact:
grunge@inniskillin.com
905-468-2187
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July
July 3 from 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
NIAGARA COOKS WITH LYNN OGRYZLO AT REIF ESTATE WINERY

Reif Estate Winery

Join us for a locally inspired alfresco lunch on the verandah of the majestic Grand Victorian Mansion. Klaus W. Reif pairs his favorite summer wines with recipes from ‘locavore’ Lynn Ogryzlo’s book ‘Niagara Cooks’. This winemaker’s luncheon will be prepared using only the freshest ingredients from the Niagara Peninsula.
Price: $55.00

For More Information Contact:
events@reifwinery.com
www.reifwinery.com
905-468-9463
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August
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September
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October
October 16 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
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December
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