Winter in Wine country

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1 Niagara-on-the-Lake ranked Canada s #1 Food and Wine Destination Travellers Choice 2011, TripAdvisor Winter in Wine country W niagara-on-the-lake NOVEMBER 2011 TO FEBRUARY 2012 Winter is a great time to explore the 28 Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Though the lush green vineyards of summer are gone, snow-draped Icewine grapes, warm tasting boutiques and a hot lineup of winter events await you! TWENTY-EIGHT DISTINCTIVE WINERIES. One unforgettable place. 1

2 Let the Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake heat up your winter! There are two ways to approach winter in Ontario. You can stay inside and wait for it to end, or you can bundle up and embrace it. The Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake think the second choice is much more fun, and have been busy planning a season s worth of events to help you do just that. NOVEMBER Welcome winter with our Taste the Season weekends. With the busy summer season and harvest behind us, the rhythm at our wineries relaxes, making November the perfect time to celebrate the season s bounty. Take the chill off while enjoying unique pairings of premium VQA wines and delectable bites including merlot braised shortrib and French macaroons fi lled with red pepper jelly and brie. Purchase Touring Passes and learn more at 2

3 DECEMBER Who says holiday shopping needs to be a chore? During December s Stocking Days of Christmas our wineries offer a range of seasonally inspired experiences, including many that will allow you to sip while you shop. Trudging through a slushy mall parking lot or enjoying a newly released vintage by a crackling fi re? We know which one we d choose. Learn more on page 4. JANUARY As the temperature drops in January, things really start to heat up during the Niagara-on-the-Lake Icewine Festival. Help us celebrate our country s liquid gold with an array of events that will highlight the heritage as well as the diversity of this Canadian gem. Guaranteed to warm you from head to toe. Plan your itinerary on pages 13 through 29. FEBRUARY Wrap up winter on a sweet note with February s Days of Wine and Chocolate. Our wineries will be featuring decadent wine and chocolate pairings with a few unexpected twists. Why not create a new tradition with your Valentine? Touring passes and additional information are available online at in December. So come, join us. We guarantee the warmth of our hospitality will take the chill off. We look forward to your visit. Let it snow, The Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake 3

4 december 1 to 31, 2011 Take a step away from the hustle and bustle of the holiday season and let the Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake help you with your shopping. Enjoy access to new and limited releases the perfect gift for that hard to please wine lover on your list. Leave the milk and cookies for Santa. A range of delicious tasting experiences will ensure that an empty stomach doesn t sabotage your shopping. Don t forget to stock up your own cellar for holiday entertaining with unique vintages only available from our cellar doors. Wineries are closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day TWENTY-EIGHT DISTINCTIVE WINERIES. One unforgettable place. 4

5 December 1-31 Winery Events Cattail Creek Estate Winery 1156 Concession From Oma s Kitchen to You A Family Tradition December 1 to 31 Every year our family and friends eagerly await Oma s holiday tradition pfeffernüsse made from a recipe passed down from her mother. Everyone that visits her house over the holidays receives a gift of these holiday treats and we d like to share these little cookies with you. Come visit us at Cattail Creek Estate Winery and receive these little, aromatic treats...straight from Oma s kitchen. Who knows...she may even be willing to give you the recipe...but probably not! Available throughout December. Colaneri Estate Winery 348 Concession 6 Road Natale Ricordi Christmas Memories! December 1 to 31 It just wasn t Christmas unless Nonna brought out the panettone, biscotti and pizzelle! Join us as we continue the tradition. Savour our new releases of fi reside wines just in time to warm you for the holiday season. Our Christmas ambiance will set the mood for shopping for that special someone. From our family to yours...buon Natale! Coyote s Run Estate Winery 485 Concession , COYOTE.3 Library Sale Every day in December 11am to 5pm Every year we open up our wine cellar to give you a chance to purchase previously sold out wines. Stop in to taste some of your favourites from years past. Makes a perfect gift for your family, friends...or you! see pages 28 to 31 for map of Niagara-on-the-Lake 5

6 Stocking Days of Christmas Hillebrand Winery 1249 Niagara Stone Road , ext. 2 Sparkling Wine Tour Daily at 2 pm Holiday celebrations and sparkling wines are the perfect match. Toast the holiday season with Hillebrand Winery s sparkling tour. This bubbly tour and tasting will take you into our underground Trius Sparkling Wine Cellar, where you will see 250,000 bottles of sparkling wine ageing. Listen to the romantic story of sparkling wine and taste our award winning sparklers, including Trius Brut. $15 per person. The Ice House Niagara Parkway RR# Icewine & The Art of Winter: It starts with a dream Daily December 1 to 30 11am to 5pm Toast in the season with Jamie s Icewine specials and browse our showcase of unique art and gifts as seen in Arabella Magazine, Limited Edition - The Art of Winter. Inniskillin Wines 1499 Line 3 at the Niagara Parkway ext. 5400, ext Gingerbread Man Competition Weekends in December 11am to 5pm 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. Jackson Triggs Niagara Estate Winery 2145 Niagara Stone Road ext. 3 Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire-Literally Weekends in December 11am to 5pm Kick off the holiday season and roast chestnuts on an open fi re at Jackson Triggs Winery. Paired with the perfect back vintage Icewine this is one experience you will not forget. 6

7 December 1-31 Winery Events Joseph s Estate Wines 1811 Niagara Stone Road , Merry Open House at Joseph s December 3/4 and 10 /11 11 am to 5 pm Mix and mingle as you celebrate the warmth of the Christmas season with us. Shop our boutique to see our wonderful selection of Christmas Gifting just in time for the holidays. Selected wines will be available for sampling. Konzelmann Estate Winery 1096 Lakeshore Road Konzelmann Kandy Kane 21 Stocking Days December 3/4, 10/11 and 17/18 Konzelmann Kandy Kane Shortbread cookie. Paired with a touch of sparkle or one of our reindeer reds. Lailey Vineyard Niagara Parkway RR# Annual Winter Open House December 3 Join us on December 3rd for our annual winter open house. You will be able to sample some new releases, also you will have the opportunity to taste and buy wines from the fantastic 2010 vintage (for delivery in spring 2012). Call the winery for more details or info@laileyvineyard.com. Maleta Estate Winery 450 Queenston Road Bubbly for the Holidays December 3, 10 and am to 5 pm Trying to choose that special sparkling wine to celebrate the holiday season? Then come and try our traditional-method sparkling rosé made from 100% Maleta Cabernet Franc. This sparkling will bring cheers to any party. 7

8 Stocking Days of Christmas Marynissen Estates Winery 1208 Concession 1, RR# Stocking Days of Christmas December Featuring Summer Solstice 2010 and Solstice 2007 during Stocking Days of Christmas. These two items will be packaged together and decorated for gift giving at an extraordinary price of $38. Niagara College Teaching Winery 135 Taylor Road ext Tis the Season to be Jolly! December 4 11 am until 5 pm Join Niagara College Teaching Winery for our annual Open House at the Niagara College Wine Visitor + Education Centre. Enjoy new wine releases and unforgettable hors d oeuvres prepared by the Canadian Food & Wine Institute. It s our way of saying Happy Holidays from Niagara College Teaching Winery! Palatine Hills Estate Winery 911 Lakeshore Road Christmas at the Hills Open House December am to 5 pm Join us for Icewine and Proprietors Reserve tastings with seasonal food pairings. Complete information available online. Peller Estates Winery 290 John Street East , ext. 2 The Art of Holiday Entertaining Monday through Friday at 3 pm, Saturday and Sunday at 1 pm and 3 pm Just in time for the holidays learn how the traits of pairing make wine and food come together. Join us for an interactive experience that will awaken your palate with three wines and three food items selected by Winemaker Lawrence Buhler and CityLine personality Chef Jason Parsons that are perfect for holiday entertaining. $20 per person. 8

9 December 1-31 Winery Events Pillitteri Estates Winery 1696 Niagara Stone Road Festive Fête December 10 12pm to 4pm 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! PondView Estate Winery 925 Line Festive Tasting and Shopping December 1 to 31 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) Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery 1366 York Road Traditional Family-style Sunday Dinners Weekends in December Hearty pot roast, wood oven roasted vegetables, Yorkshire pudding and a traditional family dessert done in true Ravine style. Make your reservations by Friday afternoon and we ll do the rest. Plan to come early and visit our winery tasting bar, and taste our newly released 2008 Reserve wines while you warm up in front of the fire. $30 per person. Reif Estate Winery Niagara Parkway RR# WINE (9463) Holiday Open House December 3/4 and 10 /11 10 am to 5 pm Visit us in December to purchase old vintage releases of large format bottles perfect for holiday giving and taste our Gamay Nouveau, a must-have for Christmas dinner. Drop in during our open house weekends to enjoy complimentary tastings and festive culinary creations. 9

10 Stocking Days of Christmas Riverview Cellars Winery Niagara Parkway RR# Riverview Wines of Past, Present and Future December 3 4 pm to 6pm 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 Icewine, the fi rst white among the Buona Notte Icewine collection. The wines will be paired with artisanal cheeses, meats and sweet treats. An event offering incredible value, you won t feel guilty treating yourself this Christmas. $10 per person. Southbrook Vineyards 581 Niagara Stone Road Trim the Tree at Southbrook Saturday, December 17 Guests can come and enjoy making decorations for their own tree or Southbrook s own tree. Try tasting locally made treats and enjoy learning to make holiday favorites like mulled wine and apple cider. Pick up organic wool blankets, organic lavender products made from Southbrook s own sheep and on property lavender. Stonechurch Vineyards 1242 Irvine Road Wine and Food Pairings for the Holidays Saturday, December 3 If you need ideas for the holidays, come and visit Stonechurch for samples of foods you can pair with fi ne wine. A wide range of condiments as well as Christmas treats will be available. ENTER TO Enter to win a Niagara-on-the-Lake Winter in Wine Country Weekend Getaway Package for Two by December 31, The winner will pick one of three weekend packages full of unforgettable Icewine-inspired experiences. No purchase necessary. Contest open to residents of Ontario. 19 years of age or older. Some restrictions apply. WIN 10

11 December 1-31 Winery Events Stratus 2059 Niagara Stone Road Vertical and Horizontal for the Holidays December 1 to 31 11am to 5pm Taste the art of assemblage this winter as three vintages of our signature wines, Stratus White and Stratus Red, are tasted side by side. A vertical selection of White or Red for $10 reveals the evolution of Stratus fl agship wines with the gift of patience and time. Or celebrate winter s chill through Stratus collection of 2008 Icewines, all awarded 90 points or more. At $15 per fl ight of four, this horizontal tasting will sweeten the holiday season. Strewn 1339 Lakeshore Road The Open Barrel December 1 to pm Strewn s approach to a Holiday Open House is to offer our Open Barrel at 2 pm daily (excluding December 24 through 26 and the 31). Join us for a conducted tasting from barrels in our cellar. The wines will be in their formative stage and starting to show the qualities imparted by French, American or Canadian oak barrels. Finish by tasting similar wines that are now ready for drinking and in the bottle. $5 per person. Sunnybrook Farm Estate Winery 1425 Lakeshore Road Blueberries and Chocolate Weekends in December Add chocolate to blueberry wine and what do you get? Chocolate Embrace! Can it get any better? Yes! On weekends in December, get a chocolate treat with your paid sample of Chocolate Embrace. Mori Gardens is proud to be the official provider of décor for the Niagara-on-the-Lake Icewine Village (see page 14). Mori Garden Center Niagara Stone Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake Not out of the way just out of the ordinary. Specializing in unique outdoor plant material including everything for all your holiday decorating needs. Stop by this winter and be inspired! Open daily through December. 11

12 niagara-on-the-lake festival january 1 to 31, 2012 Snow crunching under your boots. Savoury smells sneaking out to tempt you. The sweet taste of liquid gold sipped from a glass made from freshly carved ice. The Niagara-on-the-Lake Icewine Festival will engage all of your senses in a celebration of all things Icewine. It doesn t matter whether you re a wine enthusiast or more of a cocktail fan, a foodie or a music lover, there s sure to be an event that will speak to your passion while offering an unforgettable Icewine experience. With the range of community events as well as winery and restaurant events taking place over the entire month, you may have to make a return trip! For a complete listing of Icewine Festival events, please see pages 13 through 29. For more details, visit More Niagara Icewine Festival events are online at TWENTY-EIGHT DISTINCTIVE WINERIES. One unforgettable place. 12

13 January 1-31 Icewine Festival GET SCHOOLED IN COOL A Tasting with Canada s Icewine Insiders January 14/15, 21/22 and 28/29 Meet the men and women behind Niagara-on-the-Lake s fi nest Icewines. Each in-depth tasting in this series is hosted by a gifted Icewinemaker who will lead you through a sampling of at least four of their perfectly sweet Icewines. What a delicious way to educate yourself for your next Icewine purchase! In addition to leading the tasting, the Icewinemakers will be on hand to answer any questions you may have about this unique product. Take advantage of this opportunity to learn more from some of Canada s leading Icewine insiders. Admission is $20 per person. Space is limited. Please call individual wineries to book your spot or call Tourism Niagara-on-the-Lake at to reserve. TASTING SEMINAR SCHEDULE 1 pm January 14 Peller pm January 14 Jackson Triggs ext. 3 1 pm January 15 Riverview pm January 21 Jackson Triggs ext. 3 pm January 21 Hillebrand pm January 22 Pillitteri pm January 22 Icehouse pm January 28 Reif WINE(9463) 3 pm January 28 Konzelmann

14 Niagara-on-the-Lake Icewine Festival ICEWINE, MUSIC AND THE GREAT OUTDOORS January 14 2 pm to 4 pm JACKSON TRIGGS AMPHITHEATRE In 2010, Juno Award winning Arkells were propelled into the international music spotlight. They went on to play with bands including Metric and Pearl Jam and win The Canadian Music Week Indie Award for Favourite Live Artist/Group and Canadian Radio Music Award for FACTOR Breakthrough Artist. In 2012 they ll be heating up the vineyard when they rock the outdoor amphitheatre at Jackson Triggs Niagara Estate Winery. In addition to a fantastic outdoor concert, your $25 ticket includes an Icewine toque and a donation to Red Roof Retreat. Wine and food will also be available. For tickets please call Tourism Niagara-on-the-Lake or visit Accommodations, dining and event packages are available for each of our Icewine Festival weekends. starting at $ 295 * per person *All prices are per person based on double occupancy. Applicable taxes extra. Call Tourism Niagara-on-the-Lake or visit niagaraonthelake.com 14

15 January 1-31 Icewine Festival NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE ICEWINE VILLAGE Village on Ice January am to 5 pm January noon to 5 pm DOWNTOWN NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE Niagara-on-the-Lake s historic Queen Street transforms into an unforgettable winter wonderland as the town comes together to play their part in wine country s annual celebration of Icewine. Set to a soundtrack of Canadian jazz, the Icewine will fl ow as the 28 Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake pour Canada s liquid gold. The renowned Signature Kitchen Chefs will tempt your palate with savoury and sweet Icewine-inspired culinary creations. Watch talented artists turn blocks of ice into sparkling sculptures, and when it s time to warm up your toes pop into one of Niagara-on-the-Lake s cozy shops. Admission to Niagara-on-the-Lake s Icewine Village is free. For more information visit 15

16 Niagara-on-the-Lake Icewine Festival FLASH AND PANACHE Icewine Cocktail Competition January 21 9 pm to 11 pm DOWNTOWN NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE Shaken, stirred, muddled or mixed, when the mavericks of the Niagara-on-the-Lake cocktail scene incorporate Icewine into their repertoire, magical things happen. In a nod to the diversity of Icewine, some of wine country s most celebrated mixologists will shake things up as they compete to create Niagara-on-the-Lake s best Icewine cocktail. As the judges take on the task of awarding top honours, you ll have the opportunity to try each Icewine Cocktail and sample creative food pairings served-up by local restaurants. Canada s culinary capital will be burning up as these one-of-a-kind Icewine cocktails are served up with a healthy dose of fl ash and panache. Presented by Signature Kitchen Chefs. Admission is free. For more information visit WINEMAKERS ON ICE Outdoor Ice Hockey Classic January 28 2 pm to 4 pm RAVINE VINEYARD Cheer on the winemakers of Niagara-on-the-Lake as they take to the outdoor rink at Ravine Vineyard. In this ultimate outdoor hockey showdown our skilled winemakers will trade their wineglasses for hockey sticks and vie for Niagara s fi rst Icewine Cup. In addition to a range of culinary delights available to fuel the fans in the stands, the Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake will be on hand pouring a selection of vintages. Admission is free. For more information please call or visit 16

17 January 1-31 Winery Events Cattail Creek Estate Winery 1156 Concession The Sweet Life January 14/15, 21/22 and 28/29 Sample our award winning Cabernet Franc Icewine 2007 (Silver Medal Winner at the Canadian Wine Awards 2009) paired with Chocolate Cups fi lled with Dark Chocolate Custard topped with Tipsy Berries. No reservations required. $5 per person. Sweet and Spicy January 14/15, 21/22 and 28/29 Come in from the cold at Cattail Creek and enjoy a bowl of steaming Butter Chicken with Mango Chutney served with Papadum Chips and paired with our Barrel Fermented Vidal Icewine 2006, awarded Best Limited Edition Sweet Wine at Cuvée No reservations required. $10 per person. Château des Charmes 1025 York Road Night Icewine Weekend Getaway January 20 and 21 Let the Prince of Wales Hotel & Spa be your home for the weekend while you wine and dine in luxury. Package includes opening reception, luxurious accommodation with breakfast and Sunday brunch, Icewine cooking demo and Heaven on Ice Winemaker s dinner at Château des Charmes hosted by a member of the Bosc family. $499 per person plus taxes and gratuities based on double occupancy. Call or to reserve. Colaneri Estate Winery 348 Concession 6 Road Pranzo Con Le Stelle Dining With The Stars! January 20 Enjoy the festivities of the season with a traditional fi ve course meal featuring our stars our winemaker, our wines and our family! An evening to relax amid the hustle and bustle of the holidays while being serenaded during a candlelight dinner of exquisite pairings of food and wine. Reservations required for limited seating. $150 per person. Romancing the Recioto January 14/15, 21/22 and 28/29 Recioto only for dessert? Think again! Your senses with be enticed and entertained with the many variations of pairings from antipasto to dessert. Our array of recioto style wines will captivate your palate. It s not just an infatuation It s romance! 17

18 Niagara-on-the-Lake January 1-31 Icewine Festival Winery Events Coyote s Run Estate Winery 485 Concession COYOTE.3 Spicy & Sweet January 14/15, 21/22 and 28/29 Visit Coyote s Run with your Icewine Festival Discovery Pass for a little heat, then cool it down with a sample of our 2008 Riesling Icewine. Nothing cools the heat like a little sweet. $10 without a discovery pass. Diamond Estates 1067 Niagara Stone Road Icewine & Spice & Everything Nice January 14/15, 21/22 and 28/29 11 am to 5 pm Brrrrr.come warm up inside our cozy cabin boutique at Diamond Estates The Winery. We teamed up with Beth of Sweetie Pies Bakery to offer you a rare glass of Lakeview Cellars Gewürztraminer Icewine alongside a slice of her spiced sweetie potato pie tastily adorned with a dollop of freshly whipped Gewürz-Icewine cream. $10 per person. Hillebrand Winery 1249 Niagara Stone Road , ext. 2 Icewine Tour & Tasting January 2 through 31 3 pm Hillebrand has been making Icewine for over 25 years. Tour the winery listening to our stories about picking fruit in the dead cold of winter and pressing a single drop of juice from each frozen grape. Enjoy a tasting of Icewines only available at the Estate. $15 per person. Trius Campfi re Chili January 14/15, 21/22 and 28/29 Join us at Hillebrand as we celebrate Icewine in true Canadian style. Sit back, relax and warm up around our campfi re as we serve you a hearty helping of Chef Frank Dodd s Icewine Chili paired with our award winning Trius Vidal Icewine. $10 per person. Icewine Inspired Tasting Menus January 2 through 31 For a limited time only, savour Chef Frank Dodd s favourite signature Icewine dishes. Enjoy a special tasting menu in which each dish has been made or matched with Icewine. 5 course tasting menu for $85 per person, or a 7 course tasting menu for $95 per person exclusive of wine, taxes and gratuities. 18

19 January 1-31 Winery Events Hinterbrook 1181 Lakeshore Rd Hinterbrook Icewine Event January 14/15, 21/22 and 28/29 11am to 5 pm daily Indulge in the enticing pairing of homemade toffee pudding cake with Hinterbrook s 2009 Vidal Icewine. Prepare your palate for a scrumptious taste sensation. $10 per pairing. The Ice House Winery Niagara Parkway RR# The Four Seasons of Icewine January 21/22 and 28/29 2 pm and 3 pm Jamie Macfarlane, the winemaker at The Ice House Winery brings you through The Four Seasons of Icewine. From the vineyards to bottling, Jamie provides an entertaining experience and provides samplings of his newest Icewine releases. $10 per person. Book online under The Buzz. Dress warmly. Inniskillin Wines 1499 Line 3 at the Niagara Parkway ext. 5400, ext Cooking with Ice: A Seasonally Inspired Food Demonstration January 14/15, 21/22 and 28/29 2 pm 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. The Inniskillin Icewine Discovery Tour January 14/15, 21/22 and 28/29 11 am to 5 pm 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 Hall and sample Riesling Icewine, then enjoy Oak Aged Vidal Icewine in the Brae Burn Barn, and finish your experience with a Cabernet Franc Icewine on the Vineyard Patio. $30 per person. 19

20 Niagara-on-the-Lake January 1-31 Icewine Festival Winery Events Jackson Triggs Niagara Estate Winery 2145 Niagara Stone Road ext. 3 Winterland Cocktail Hour Weekends in January 2 pm 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. Savour the Sights - Icewine Edition January 21 6:30 pm Hors d oeuvres 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 fi fth course served in our Estate Lounge overlooking our picturesque vineyard. Reservations required. $145 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Joseph s Estate Wines 1811 Niagara Stone Road , Winter Traditions Celebration Weekends in December and January Come and celebrate winter with our Winter Traditions Special Reserve wines. Joseph s winery has teamed up with CAA Winter Festival of Lights to launch three branded wines. Wines are available for sample while quantities last. Konzelmann Estate Winery 1096 Lakeshore Road th Annual Icewine BBQ January 21 11:30 am to 3:30 pm Continue the Icewine celebrations after visiting Niagara-on-the-Lake s Icewine Village and join us for an outdoor culinary experience. BBQ lunch at Konzelmann Estate Winery featuring Lakelands wild boar sausage, chicken, chili and more! Served al fresco style. Come early, Come warm! see pages 30 to 33 for map of Niagara-on-the-Lake 20

21 January 1-31 Winery Events Maleta Estate Winery 450 Queenston Road The Icewine Spongecake is ba-ack! January 14/15, 21/22, 28/29 11 am to 5 pm Come and sample our estate Cabernet Franc Icewine paired with our famous Icewine spongecake, back by popular demand. $5 per person. Marynissen Estates Winery 1208 Concession 1, RR# Icewine at Marynissen January Come and taste an aged Icewine. This Vintage Riesling Icewine 2004 is honey marmalade, citrus with underlying petrol aromas reminicent of the European style for Dessert wines. This one is not to be missed. Niagara College Teaching Winery 135 Taylor Road ext Game On! January 14/15, 21/22 and 28/29 11am until 5 pm Join Niagara College Teaching Winery and the Canadian Food and Wine Institute for Whole Wheat and Roasted Garlic Flan with Rosemary Venison-Mushroom Ragout served with our 2009 Dean s List Cabernet Franc Icewine...a little of the wild with the wonderful! $10 per person. Palatine Hills Estate Winery 911 Lakeshore Road Sample Gold at Palatine Weekends in January Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 and Gewürztraminer 2006 Icewines paired with Chocolate Treats. Experience the Cold January 2 through 31 Sample 2011 frozen Icewine grapes or freshly pressed Icewine juice. 21

22 Niagara-on-the-Lake January 1-31 Icewine Festival Winery Events Peller Estates Winery 290 John Street East , ext. 2 Icewine and Cuisine Every weekend in January 3 pm Learn what Winemaker Lawrence Buhler and Winery Chef and CityLine personality Jason Parsons already know: Icewine is best enjoyed with food. During this lively and interactive experience you will sample four Icewines and four food items, demonstrating the basic principles of pairing Icewine and cuisine. $25 per person. Intense Icewine Weekend January 21/22 Winemaker Lawrence Buhler has a really cool job literally. Are you tough enough to live the life of our winemaker during Icewine harvest? Can you: Brave sub-zero temperatures? Taste over 25 Icewines? Eat and sip through 16 Courses? Identify different Icewines blind? Press and taste Icewine grapes *? $550 per person, $895 per couple, exclusive of taxes and gratuities; includes accommodation, two lunches, one dinner. * Weather Permitting. Call winery for details and reservations. Icewine Marshmallows Roasting over an Open Fire January 14/15, 21/22 and 29/30 Back again by popular demand! Join us for a taste... or two... of our award-winning and world renowned Icewines, followed by an opportunity to toast Chef Parsons delectable Icewine marshmallows over an open fi re. $10 per person. Pillitteri Estates Winery 1696 Niagara Stone Road Extraordinary Ices January 14/15, 21/22 and 28/29 Experience a fl ight of the most distinctive Icewines ever crafted from the world s largest estate producer of Icewine. $10 per person. Savour the Season January 14/15, 21/22 and 28/29 Visit Pillitteri, Canada s Icewine innovators, and enjoy a sweet and savoury pairing with a hearty cheese tartlet accompanied by our unique Shiraz Icewine. $10 per person. 22

23 January 1-31 Winery Events PondView Estate Winery 925 Line Fire and Ice January 14/15, 21/22 and 28/29 11 am to 5 pm 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 sampling of our Fire and Ice Wine Jelly a hot and spicy surprise! $10 per person. Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery 1366 York Road Icewine in True Canadian Fashion January 7/8,14/15, 21/22 and 28/29 Saturdays and Sundays 11 am to 5 pm Enjoy hot pressed apple cider laced with Riesling Icewine, and roasted chestnuts - cooked right before you over our open fi re. Bring your skates and enjoy the rink while you re here! Nothing goes better on a cold day than these true Canadian treats. Reif Estate Winery Niagara Parkway RR# WINE(9463) The Icewine Experience Weekends in January Taste a fl ight of four wines paired with Icewine inspired culinary delights at our chic Sensory Wine Bar. Reservations not required but recommended. Sensory Bar open daily 11 am to 4 pm $30 per person. La Dolce Vita...Living the Sweet Reifstyle January 14/15, 21/22 and 28/29 11 am to 5 pm daily Savour our signature Reif Estate Vidal Icewine produced from our oldest vineyard blocks paired with Spit Roasted Porketta with apple icewine sauce. No reservations required. Cost $10 per person or with Icewine Discovery Pass Voucher. A Culinary Journey with Icewine A Winemaker s Dinner January 28 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm Klaus W. Reif will join you for dinner to share his favourite Icewine stories and of course his favourite wines that are paired with an Icewine inspired menu at the historic Grand Victorian Mansion circa $110 per person plus taxes and gratuity. 23

24 Niagara-on-the-Lake January 1-31 Icewine Festival Winery Events Riverview Cellars Winery Niagara Parkway RR# Chocolate Falls on Niagara January 14/15, 21/22 and 28/29 11 am to 6 pm Sharpen those fondue-dipping skills and come to the event thousands have raved about! Savour our 2010 Cabernet Franc Icewine paired with fresh fruit skewers and homemade cinnamoncranberry biscotti, both dipped in a fountain of Belgian chocolate. $10 per pairing or free with a Discovery Pass. Southbrook Vineyards 581 Niagara Stone Road Head out for Vino & Vinyasa at Southbrook January 28 Guests will come and enjoy a complimentary yoga class and try 4 of Southbrook s Icewines, 2 of which are certifi ed organic and biodynamic. Class is at 1 pm for all levels. Stonechurch Vineyards 1242 Irvine Road Music at Stonechurch January 14/15, 21/22 and 28/29 Our winery becomes a music hall. The music begins at 2:30 pm and ends at 3:30 pm. There will be a nominal cover charge with proceeds going to Out of the Cold, a local charity that offers food and shelter to those in need during winter months. THESeason taste 2011 weekends in november It is the must-do event of the season for many Niagara-on-the-Lake wine country visitors. Touring Passes still available! $44.25 pp (plus HST) WINERIESOFNIAGARAONTHELAKE.COM 24

25 January 1-31 Winery Events Stratus 2059 Niagara Stone Road Vertical Stratus January 14 and 21 2 pm Taste the art of assemblage as three vintages of our signature wines, Stratus White and Stratus Red, are tasted side by side. This vertical tasting will highlight the complexity of the wines and how they evolve with the gift of patience and time. In celebration of the Icewine season a mini-vertical of 2008 and 2007 Icewine Red will be featured. $25 per person. Horizontal Stratus January 15 and 22 2 pm Celebrate the diversity of the Stratus vineyard through a collection of Stratus Icewines from the 2008 vintage all scoring between 91 and 95 points according to the Ontario Vintage Report. Taste the art of assemblage through Stratus fl agship Icewine White and Icewine Red alongside an independent bottling of Riesling and Sémillon Icewines. $25 per person. Strewn 1339 Lakeshore Road Shake It Up with Icewine Daily in January 10:30 am to 5:30 pm Enjoy a rich creamy Strewn Icewine Shake and a warm streuseltopped fruit square. This 4-oz shake is for adults only! Available Daily at the Main Tasting Bar. $10 per person. Note: the winery is closed on January 1. Ice Gold - Winter Wine Harvest & Warm Up Lunch Saturday, January 14 11:30 am (lunch at 1 pm) Become part of the Strewn winemaking team to help harvest and press grapes that have been left on the vine and sample the unfermented juice. Then taste luscious Strewn dessert wines, including an award-winning Icewine, before enjoying a two-course warm-up lunch in the onsite restaurant. $40 per person plus tax & gratuity. Reservations required Sunnybrook Farm Estate Winery 1425 Lakeshore Road Fruit and Nuts January 2 to January 31 Of course we have iced fruit wines in the heart of tender fruit country! Savour sweet Iced Cherry with spiced chocolate nuts. $3 per person. 25

26 Niagara-on-the-Lake Icewine Festival Niagara-on-the-Lake ranked Canada s #1 Food and Wine Destination Travellers Choice 2011, TripAdvisor Nowhere in Canada will one fi nd such gastronomic delights as in Niagara-on-the-Lake. From the abundance of local produce and world-class wineries to the many renowned restaurants, Niagara-on-the-Lake is a veritable feast for connoisseurs of all things culinary. The Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake and the Signature Kitchens of Niagara-on-the-Lake are proud to be working together to bring Icewine Festival events to you throughout the month of January. In addition to our signature events (see pages 12 to 16) and events hosted at our wineries (see pages 17 to 25), we invite you to visit Niagara-on-the-Lake s fi fteen Signature Kitchens during January s Icewine Festival and in November and March for their popular prix fi xe Fabulicious! events (see page 34). Learn more about Signature Kitchens at Bistro Six One Queen Street A place where we aspire to bring the best ingredients available for a reasonable price. Our Bistro has a perfect balance between an informal atmosphere and unique fresh cuisine. From our fresh made wood oven pizzas to our unique entrées, you ll be sure to enjoy. Charles Inn 209 Queen Street , Icy Adventures at Charles Inn Join us at Charles Inn for a beautifully crafted three course prix fi xe dinner menu crafted from a Canadian classic Icewine. Blending the best Niagara Icewine with the fi nest ingredients, Chef Sperling s menu offers everyone the opportunity to sample Icewine in deliciously unexpected ways. 26

27 January 1-31 Restaurant Events Churchill Lounge at Prince of Wales Bacchus Lounge at Queen s Landing Vintages Lounge at Pillar and Post Sample $5 Tapas Chef Selection varies daily throughout January. Lounge menu available daily from 11 am to 11 pm. Icewine Cocktails and Martinis featured. The Drawing Room at Prince of Wales 6 Picton Street or Reservations The Drawing Room at Prince of Wales Savour Traditional Afternoon Tea daily between 12noon to 6pm. With this ad, we will also include a Sparkling Icewine Cocktail to accompany tea in January. Escabèche at Prince of Wales Tiara at Queen s Landing Cannery at Pillar and Post 6 Picton Street or for Reservations Enjoy a 3 course Icewine Inspired Dinner Feature $45 per person, available Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in January. Icewine and Icewine Cocktail Pairings also featured. Ginger Restaurant 390 Mary Street Ginger Restaurant is proud to present various seasonal dishes refl ecting a fusion of different Asian cuisines served in a Western style. From our Thai coconut curry to our Ponzu Crabcakes, you will fi nd a wide variety of dishes to enjoy in our casual dining room. Reservations are recommended. see pages 30 to 33 for map of Niagara-on-the-Lake 27

28 Niagara-on-the-Lake Icewine Festival Hillebrand Winery Restaurant 1249 Niagara Stone Road , Icewinemaker s Dinner January 21 6 pm Reception A Hillebrand tradition Join Chef Frank Dodd and Winemaker Mary McDermott for this celebration of the Icewine harvest. This sumptuous Icewine Tasting Menu is created with the fi nest local ingredients, with each course made or perfectly matched with Icewine. $150 per person plus taxes and gratuities. Dinner will end just in time to join Niagara-on-the-Lake s Icewine Cocktail Competition. LIV at White Oaks 253 Taylor Road ext LIV Icewine Breakfast Sunday, January 22 7 am to 11 am Enjoy delicious Icewine smoothies with LIV s wonderful breakfast menu in celebration of the annual Icewine Festival in Niagara. Reservations recommended. Peller Estates 290 John Street East Icewinemaker s Dinner January 21 7 pm Reception Hosted by Winemaker Lawrence Buhler and Winery Chef and CityLine personality Jason Parsons. Begin with an Icewine Martini Reception and exquisite dinner infused and inspired by the winter s fi nest gift, Icewine. After dinner, toast Icewine Marshmallows over an open fi re. $150 per person plus taxes and gratuities. Can t make it for dinner? Join us for the Icewinemaker s Lunch. $85 per person plus taxes and gratuities. Ravine Vineyard 1366 York Road, St. Davids January 1 through January 31 Come in out of the cold and warm up with one of our classic Ravine Bistro dishes and a signature Icewine Martini. 28

29 January 1-31 Restaurant Events Restaurant Oban Inn 160 Front Street restaurant Oban Inn Good food brings people together! Indulge in the heart of Niagara wine country and the historic landmark Oban Inn overlooking Lake Ontario. Enjoy our culinary tradition of delicious and carefully selected fresh ingredients. Daily Icewine inspired features and outstanding harvest of Niagara wines complement our lunch and dinner menus. Stone Road Grille 238 Mary Street, Under the sign that says REST Local. Eclectic. Fabulous. Award winning cuisine praised by the likes of Gourmet, Wine Spectator, Food & Drink, and TO Life magazines. Terroir La Cachette Restaurant at Strewn Winery 1339 Lakeshore Road Jazz & Oysters January 21 and pm to 3 pm Come in from the cold and warm up with some hot jazz! Several of Niagara s fi nest musicians will showcase their talents, while you enjoy freshly shucked oysters, served up on ice, of course! Full lunch menu also available. No admission. Reservations strongly recommended. Zees Grill at Shaw Club 92 Picton Street Zees Icetini Indulgences The famous Niagara Icewine Festival runs January 13 to 29, 2012 and we re doing our part to feature this incredible Canadian classic. Join us at Zees and warm up by our blazing fi re while we shake up unique Icewine martinis - sure to chill you out! Featuring a fabulously priced Icetini nightly. 29

30 AIRPORT RD CONCESSION RD 7 Lake Ontario 4 WELLAND CAN St. Catharines READ RD Welland Canal SEAWAY HAULAGE RD STEWART RD GARDEN CITY SKYWAY 89 CHURCH RD MCNAB RD EASTCHESTER AVE IRVINE RD SCOTT ST QUEENSTON RD TO TORONTO Stonechurch LAKESHORE RD Niagara District Airport GLENDALE AVE QEW From QEW Toronto, exit 38B, turn right onto Glendale Avenue North (89) 9 TOWNLINE RD CARLTON RD Strewn Konzelmann Sunnybrook Farm Hinterbrook 18 Niagara-on-the-Lake Old Town 3 Palatine Hills Jackson-Triggs HUNTER RD Stratus 10 Peller EAST WEST LINE Pillitteri Joseph s Lailey LINE 1 RD Southbrook Maleta YORK RD TOWNLINE RD Niagara College Teaching Winery NIAGARA STONE RD CONCESSION RD 7 LINE 8 RD CONCESSION RD 6 Coyote s Run LINE 9 RD 100 Colaneri Ravine YORK RD Château des Charmes St. Davids THOROLD STONE RD QEW Virgil QEW Cattail Creek 100 LINE 5 RD CONCESSION RD 6 From QEW Niagara Falls, exit 38, turn right onto Glendale Avenue North (89) See page 30 for restaurants corresponding with the numbers on the map WARNER RD FOUR MILE CREEK RD CONCESSION RD 5 LINE 6 RD LINE 7 RD QUEENSTON RD Niagara Falls MOUNTAIN RD TO BUFFALO, N.Y. CONCESSION RD 4 TANBARK RD FOUR MILE CREEK RD 420 LAKESHORE RD NIVEN RD NIAGARA STONE RD CONCESSION RD 3 Niagara Falls LINE 2 RD LINE 7 RD LINE 8 RD CONCESSION RD 2 (PROGRESSIVE AVE) QUEEN ST MISSISSAUGA ST MARY ST LARKIN LN 81 USA KING ST RAILROAD ST CONCESSION RD 1 (RAILROAD ST) PICTON ST JOHN ST EAST PondView Reif 8 Hillebrand LINE 3 RD Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake Marynissen Diamond Inniskillin Estates LINE 4 RD 114 QUEENS PARADE NIAGARA RIVER PKWY Queenston RAINBOW BRIDGE Niagara River Riverview Cellars The Ice House 405 Sub Appellations NL Niagara Lakeshore SB St. David s Bench FM Four Mile Creek NR Niagara River U.S.A. USA QUEENSTON- LEWISTON BRIDGE To download a printable map please visit 30

31 Niagara-on-the-Lake Map Wineries Cattail Creek Estate Winery GPS: N , W Concession Château des Charmes GPS: N , W York Road Colaneri Estate Winery GPS: N , W Concession 6 Road Coyote s Run Estate Winery GPS: N , W Concession or COYOTE.3 Diamond Estates Winery GPS: , Niagara Stone Rd Hillebrand Estate Winery GPS: N , W Niagara Stone Road or ext. 2 Hinterbrook Estate Winery GPS: N , W Lakeshore Rd The Ice House Winery GPS: N , W Niagara Parkway RR# Inniskillin Wines GPS: N , W Line 3 at the Niagara Parkway ext or ext Jackson Triggs Niagara Estate Winery GPS: N , W Niagara Stone Road ext. 3 Joseph s Estate Wines GPS: N , W Niagara Stone Road or Konzelmann Estate Winery GPS: N , W Lakeshore Road Lailey Vineyard GPS: N , W Niagara Parkway Maleta Estate Winery GPS: N , W Queenston Road Marynissen Estates Winery GPS: N , W Concession 1 RR # Niagara College Teaching Winery GPS: N , W Taylor Road ext Palatine Hills Estate Winery GPS: N , W Lakeshore Road Peller Estates Winery GPS: N , W John Street East or Wineries and restaurants listings continued on next page... 31

32 Niagara-on-the-Lake Map Pillitteri Estates Winery GPS: N , W Niagara Stone Road PondView Estate Winery GPS: , Line Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery GPS: N , W York Road, St. Davids Reif Estate Winery GPS: N , W Niagara Parkway WINE (9463) Riverview Cellars Winery GPS: N , W Niagara Parkway RR# Southbrook Vineyards GPS: N , W Niagara Stone Road Stonechurch Vineyards GPS: N , W Irvine Road or Stratus Vineyards GPS: N , W Niagara Stone Road Strewn Winery GPS: N , W Lakeshore Road Sunnybrook Farm Estate Winery GPS: N , W Lakeshore Road weekends in february Each of our 28 wineries will feature a decadent wine and chocolate pairing, from classic fl avours to unexpected surprises. Touring Passes are available online in December A Great Valentine s Getaway! WINERIESOFNIAGARAONTHELAKE.COM 32

33 Niagara-on-the-Lake Map 3 Restaurants 1 Bacchus Lounge at Queen s Landing 155 Byron Street Peller Estates Winery Restaurant 290 John Street East Bistro Six One Queen Street Cannery at Pillar and Post 48 John Street Churchill Lounge at Prince of Wales 6 Picton Street Ravine Vineyard 1366 York Road, St. Davids Charles Inn 209 Queen Street , Restaurant Oban Inn 160 Front Street Churchill Lounge at Prince of Wales 6 Picton Street Escabèche at Prince of Wales 6 Picton Street Ginger Restaurant 390 Mary Street Stone Road Grille 238 Mary Street Under the sign that says REST Terroir La Cachette at Strewn Winery 1339 Lakeshore Road Tiara at Queen s Landing 155 Byron Street Hillebrand Winery Restaurant 1249 Niagara Stone Road Vintage Lounge at Pillar and Post 48 John Street LIV at White Oaks 253 Taylor Road Zees Grill at Shaw Club 92 Picton Street see pages 30 to 33 for map of Niagara-on-the-Lake 33

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35 Tour in Style Tour in Style Touring the Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake is easy since we re all so close together in one neighbourhood. To make the most of your visit to this unforgettable place, plan to spend a whole weekend in wine country enjoy an overnight stay at one of our luxury hotels, fine inns or bed and breakfasts and dine at one of our outstanding local restaurants. The Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake encourage you to taste and tour responsibly. Please designate a driver who won t be sampling, or enjoy worry-free touring by booking with one of our local transportation partners. Grape Escape Wine Tours Visit world class wineries with Grape Escape Wine Tours, be educated in the winemaking process from vineyard to tasting room, sample Canada s fi nest wines and enjoy gourmet cuisine. We offer lunch, afternoon and dinner tours daily. Cycle tours and rentals May to October. Reservations required. Niagara Classic Transport Located in the heart of beautiful Niagara-on-the-Lake, Niagara Classic Transport is happy to offer Canada s most unique fl eet of impeccable vehicles. Committed to fi rst class and memorable service, NCT offers delicious wine tour packages, Toronto airport and city transport, as well as a wide array of private SUV, Limousine, Limo Bus and specialty vehicle transportation. Find us on facebook! 35