A SHIMMER OF GOLD JANUARY 9-25 /15. Festival Guide. niagarawinefestival.com

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1 A SHIMMER OF GOLD JANUARY 9-25 /15 Festival Guide niagarawinefestival.com

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3 niagara icewine festival / 2015 The Xerox Icewine Gala Twenty Years of Red & Gold Fallsview Casino Resort, Niagara Falls January 9, pm $185 (+HST) $175 (+HST) before December 19, 2014 Formal Attire Only In 1995, the first Niagara Icewine Festival Xerox Gala took place and here we are again today proudly presenting one of Ontario's most luxurious wine and culinary events at the Fallsview Casino. Experience Canada's largest VQA Icewine and table wine tasting paired with culinary delights by the Fallsview Casino's top chefs. Add in some incredible live entertainment and you have a ticket to an unforgettable evening! For more information or to purchase tickets call or visit niagarawinefestival.com 20th ANNIVERSARY Photos by Chimpanzee, Creekside Estate Winery, Sandra Ozkur and Reif Estate Winery. niagarawinefestival.com 3

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5 niagara icewine festival / 2015 Twenty Valley Icewine Celebrations Twenty Valley Winter WineFest 3836 Main Street, Jordan Village January 9, :30-10:30pm January 10, am-10:30pm January 11, pm Free Admission Saturday & Sunday Enjoy a sweet, sparkling and sensational winter weekend with cozy open fires, live entertainment and sensational tastings on the streets of Jordan Village. Twenty Valley Winter WineFest features over 100 VQA wines including, red, whites, sparkling wines and Icewines from over 30 VQA premium wineries. Sip and savour from a list of specialty and reserve wines not offered at any other wine event. Food Network star, Michael Smith will spice up the festival with daily cooking demos and Canadian recording artists take us into the night with a set of free concerts. Relax in the VQA lounge, indulge in our delicious food offerings and enjoy daily fashion shows and winemakers challenges. Event Highlights: Friday NEW Opening Night Concert $15 advance, $20 at the door Saturday Dinner at the Windows Room with Michael Smith Visit twentyvalley.ca for ticket price Limited tickets available After Party - Cave Spring Cellars Barrel Cellar $25 advance, $30 at the door Limited tickets available Free Concert Main Stage Sunday Icewine Sparkling Brunch with Michael Smith On the Twenty Restaurant $60 (+HST) Limited tickets available Cooking Demonstration Kitchen Stadium Free Concert Main Stage Visit us at twentyvalley.ca or call to plan your weekend! niagarawinefestival.com 5

6 Celebrate an Ontario Treasure ICEWINE! Jack Frost might nip at your nose, but a smooth glass of liquid gold icewine will warm you all the way down to your toes! Join us for our signature Icewine Festival Getaways at our three award-winning hotels in Niagara-on-the-Lake. vintage-hotels.com Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

7 niagara icewine festival / 2015 Niagara-on-the-Lake Icewine Celebrations Sparkle & Ice Niagara-on-the-Lake Courthouse January 16, pm Tickets $95 (+HST) An evening of Sparkle & Ice is a celebration with Niagara-on-the- Lake Icewinemakers and their VQA wines paired with Icewine inspired tastings from the Signature Kitchen Chefs in the beautiful setting of the Grand Hall in the Courthouse. Live salsa entertainment and an official toast served outdoors in the Icewine Village at 10:30pm, will make this an evening to remember. Niagara-on-the-Lake Icewine Festival Historic Queen Street January 17, am-5pm January 18, pm January 24, am-5pm January 25, pm Free Admission (samples by purchase of tokens) Niagara-on-the-Lake s historic Queen Street transforms into a winter wonderland as the town comes together to play their part in wine country s annual Icewine celebration. Set to the soundtrack of Canadian Jazz, the Icewine will flow as the 26 Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake pour liquid gold. The renowned Signature Kitchen Chefs will tempt your palate with Icewine-inspired culinary creations. Admire the sparkling ice sculptures and when it is time to warm up, pop into one of Queen Street s cozy shops. Flash & Panache Icewine Cocktail Competition Historic Queen Street January 17, pm Shaken, stirred, muddled or mixed; if you re a fan of creative cocktails, don t miss the Flash & Panache Icewine Cocktail Competition. Icebreakers' Comedy Festival Local Inns & Eateries January 22 to January 24, 2015 This Comedy Festival will feature quality performers, accompanied by an unmatchable offering of Niagara-on-the-Lake VQA wines and local craft beers. For a complete listing of Icewine inspired winery and restaurant events happening in Niagara-on-the-Lake, call or visit niagaraonthelake.com/icewine niagarawinefestival.com 7

8 Niagara s Urban Connection to Wine Country! St. Catharines has great things to do in any season! Pick up your new 2015 City Guide in March for another year of exciting events and traditions. See you in St. Catharines, the centre of wine country and home to the brand new Meridian Centre! Now follow the Niagara wine route through historic Downtown St. Catharines! Winter Getaways from $89.99 per night. Book Today! call ext or tourismstcatharines.ca

9 niagara icewine festival / 2015 Festival Events Niagara Icewine Festival in Niagara Falls Scotiabank Convention Centre, Niagara Falls January 23, pm January 24, pm January 25, pm Celebrate the magic of winter and Icewine in Niagara Falls. Enjoy a fabulous weekend of VQA wines, gourmet cuisine and live entertainment both inside and outside! Guests will be charged $15 per ticket in advance and $20 at the door, which will include a souvenir wine glass and two tokens/tickets. Additional tokens for food and wine can be purchased at the event. For more information or to purchase tickets call or visit niagarawinefestival.com 4th Annual Niagara Icewinemakers vs. CHCH Sportsliners Hockey Game Meridian Credit Union Arena January 24, :30-3pm Free Admission Join us for the rematch of the century! Niagara winemakers will be duking it out against CHCH Sportsliners Mark Hebscher, Tim Bolen and Adam Atkinson during a charity hockey game on January 24, 2015 at the Meridian Credit Union Arena at 1:30pm in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Donations will be collected to benefit the Niagara-on-the-Lake Kinsmen. Food and wine available at market prices. niagarawinefestival.com 9

10 Savour Canadian Cheeses Presented by Dairy Farmers of Canada For recipes, visit allyouneedischeese.ca

11 niagara icewine festival / 2015 Fine Canadian Cheese Aged Farmhouse Natural Pastures Cheese Company Courtenay, British Columbia naturalpastures.com All the milk that goes into Natural Pastures cheese comes from local farms on Vancouver Island. Hand-made under the guidance of head cheese maker Paul Sutter, this rich tasting firm cheese is aged for about 1 year. The texture is creamy with small crystals that have formed in the cheese and the lingering flavour is slightly sweet. Handeck Gunn s Hill Artisan Cheese Woodstock, Ontario gunnshillcheese.ca This firm washed rind cheese is made in a similar method to typical Swiss mountain style cheeses. Owner and cheese maker, Shep Ysselstein studied cheese making in Switzerland and it influences all of his cheeses. Handeck is rich with complex flavours and a nutty aroma. All of the milk for this cheese comes from the family s dairy farm. Bleu Bénédictin Abbaye St-Benoît St-Benoît du Lac, Québec Fromagerie de L Abbaye Saint-Benoît is the only cheese dairy in North America that is run by Benedictine monks. Made from pasteurized whole cow milk, this premium semi-soft blue is aged at least three months in natural caves under the monastery to make it superb, with an extra-creamy texture and a complex, pleasantly lingering flavour. Ask for these fine cheeses in: Hamilton and Niagara area: 13th Street Winery, Cheese Cellar at Stoney Ridge Winery, Cheese Secrets, Cheese Shoppe On Locke, Cheesy Guys at Malivoire Winery, Chez Fromage, Mickey McGuire s Cheese Shop, Vineland Estates Winery Toronto area: Alex Farms, All the Best, Cheese Boutique, Cheese Emporium, Chris Cheese Mongers and Scheffler s Deli & Cheese (St. Lawrence Market), La Fromagerie, Leslieville Cheese Market, McEwan Fine Foods, Nancy s Cheese, Pusateri s, Thin Blue Line, Whole Foods niagarawinefestival.com 11

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13 niagara icewine festival / 2015 All You Need is Cheese: Wine & Cheese Seminars Over three weekends in January, Deborah Levy from Dairy Farmers of Canada will present six unique Niagara wine and artisanal cheese seminars. Deborah will present selections of fine Canadian cheeses made from 100% Canadian Milk that truly complement the various winemakers style and, of course, incredible Icewines. $20 (+HST) per seminar. Limited seating. Tickets available online at niagarawinefestival.com Fun with Fromage Flat Rock Cellars, Jordan January 10, am 20 seats available This exclusive seminar will teach you everything you need to make the best wine and cheese pairings. Not only will you learn tips on how to enhance flavours but also see why cheese and wine can sometimes compete against each other. Our winemaker Jay Johnston has carefully selected perfect combinations with the fundamental compatibility factors necessary for a happy union. Fun with Fromage will showcase a selection of Flat Rock Cellars award-winning wines with artisanal cheeses all conducted in our 360 loft with the best view in Niagara. Raise a glass to that! The Icewine & Cheese Experience Reif Estate Winery, Niagara-on-the-Lake January 10, pm 14 seats available Join us for an afternoon of decadent Icewines paired by Sommelier Archie Hood with incredible Canadian cheeses. Enjoy Icewines produced from some of our oldest vines and taste the terroir of our vineyards including a 2005 Vidal Icewine - Scored 90 by Wine Spectator. Sponsored by Dairy Farmers of Canada niagarawinefestival.com 13

14 Come enjoy our Award Winning Riesling Icewine pairing with Chef Collin Goodine`s Grilled Pork Tacos. Taste 3 Extraordinarily Rare Icewines Complimentary tours at 12, 2 and 3pm throughout all Icewine Festival Weekends Present this Ad for a complimentary Vidal Icewine tasting during Icewine Festival Weekends Find Us NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, ON VISIT

15 niagara icewine festival / 2015 All You Need is Cheese: Wine & Cheese Seminars The Dean s List Niagara College Teaching Winery, Niagara-on-the-Lake January 17, am 20 seats available Allow our Winemaker Gavin Robertson to lead your taste buds on a journey they won t soon forget! Accompanied by the expert herself, Deborah Levy, your senses will be set free with decadent samples of Icewine from our Dean s List collection and mouth watering Canadian cheeses. Rapture of the Rinds Vineland Estate Winery, Vineland January 17, pm 30 seats available Join us plus cheese expert Deborah Levy as we explore the different taste profiles between a bloomy rind, a semi-soft washed rind, a firm washed rind and a natural rind. We will also delve into the best wine pairings for each of these cheese finishes. Don't let your rind get left behind. Say 'Yes' to Cheese Vieni Estates Inc., Beamsville January 24, am 20 seats available Join us at Vieni Estates and witness the perfect marriage of Ontario wine and cheese. You will enjoy a selection from our VQA portfolio, complemented by spectacular cheese. So, say 'Yes' and come to Vieni. A Treasure Hunt for Liquid Gold megalomaniac/john Howard Cellars of Distinction, Vineland January 24, pm 26 seats available Icewine is certainly a local treasure, and it presents fabulous cheese pairing potential. Join megalomaniac to explore the joy of rich, carefully crafted icewine, perfectly paired with Ontario cheese. This is an opportunity to experience the unique potential of sweet wines served with savory, artisanal cheese. Sponsored by Dairy Farmers of Canada niagarawinefestival.com 15

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17 niagara icewine festival / 2015 Discovery Pass - Winery Experiences January 9-11, 16-18, am-5pm (times may vary) Discovery Pass $40 (+HST) per pass Driver s Discovery Pass $30 (+HST) per pass The Niagara Icewine Festival Discovery Pass is your key to three weekends of wine and culinary adventures at wineries across Niagara. Discovery Pass holders can enjoy eight experiences per pass and designated drivers can also indulge in the culinary offerings with a Driver s Discovery Pass. There is no finer way to experience the bounty of winter than travelling along the wine route, sipping and savouring the best in local Icewine, table wines and cuisine. Experiences are $10 each without a Discovery Pass, unless otherwise stated. Discovery Passes are available for purchase at participating wineries and travel centres along the wine route. To order passes call or visit niagarawinefestival.com. JOIN US FOR AN EXCITING ICEWINE DINNER FEATURING CELEBRITY CHEF JAMIE KENNEDY FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 2015 FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO FALLSAVENUERESORT.COM/CULINARY OR CALL niagarawinefestival.com 17

18 niagara-on-the-lake / discovery pass listings Niagara-on-the-Lake Between the Lines Family Estate Winery 991 Four Mile Creek Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake betweenthelineswinery.com Peaches & Triple Cream Brie Tartlet with the 2013 Vidal Icewine We bring together fruit, cheese and wine in a simple sumptuous package. Niagara peaches and triple cream brie bundled in a buttery tart shell; pairs perfectly with the bright fruit aromas and flavours of our Vidal Icewine. $10 without a Discovery Pass. Château des Charmes 1025 York Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake chateaudescharmes.com Icewine to begin a meal? Yes please! Icewine can be versatile when you let your imagination soar. Take two parts Brut sparkling wine and one part Cabernet Franc Icewine to make a pre-dinner cocktail that will tantalize all your senses. Pair it with a poached trout mousse and Icewine whipped cream cheese tartlet by Queen's Landing Executive Chef Marc Lyons to create an elegant start to any meal. $10 without a Discovery Pass.

19 niagara icewine festival / 2015 Colaneri Estate Winery 348 Concession 6 Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake colaneriwines.com Sweet Temptations Indulge yourself in the sweetness of our new Riesling Icewine that can t help but be tempted by an apple crisp dessert. Our Vidal Late Harvest will entice you with a gentle caress of sweetness to tantalize a light sponge cake. $10 without a Discovery Pass. Diamond Estates - The Winery 1067 Niagara Stone Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake diamondestates.ca Hurry in for Curry! Enjoy our 'Anglo Indian Chicken Curry' made with pears, golden raisins and coconut milk, served on a bed of steamed rice. Our take on this classic Indian dish is paired perfectly with our extraordinarily unique Lakeview Cellars Shiraz Icewine. $10 without a Discovery Pass. Hinterbrook Estate Winery 1181 Lakeshore Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake hinterbrook.com Icewine Infused Crème Brûlée Experience the luscious flavours of our Cabernet Franc Icewine while indulging your taste buds in our maple oat crusted egg-free Icewine crème brûlée. $10 without a Discovery Pass. niagarawinefestival.com 19

20 niagara-on-the-lake / discovery pass listings Inniskillin Wines 1499 Line 3 & Niagara Parkway, Niagara-on-the-Lake ext. 3 inniskillin.com Get in Line for Wine & Swine! Savour Ontario pork ramen with miso crispy shallot and peanuts paired with our oak aged Vidal Icewine. $10 without a Discovery Pass. Jackson-Triggs Niagara Estate Winery 2145 Niagara Stone Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake jacksontriggswinery.com Peck Away at our Mole! Enjoy our Cabernet Franc Icewine with chicken mole enchiladas, queso blanco and Ontario hot house rhubarb. $10 without a Discovery Pass. Konzelmann Estate Winery 1096 Lakeshore Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake ext. 30 konzelmann.ca Butter Chicken & Award Winning Icewine Locally farmed chicken with a signature blend of all natural spices in a rich and creamy butter sauce, served over long grain Basmati Rice (Gluten Free). This chef-prepared delicacy is paired with our award-winning 2008 Riesling Icewine. $10 without a Discovery Pass. Niagara College Teaching Winery 135 Taylor Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake ext niagaracollegewine.ca Savour This The dynamic duo is at it again! The Teaching Winery along with Benchmark Restaurant has put together a sensational pairing that will leave your taste buds asking for more. Duck confit with Icewine apricot relish paired with our 2012 Dean's List Prodigy Icewine. $10 without a Discovery Pass.

21 niagara icewine festival / 2015 Peller Estates Winery 290 John Street East, Niagara-on-the-Lake ext. 2 peller.com Sweet Sensations Join us at the Canadian Winery of the Year for a taste or two of our award-winning and world-renowned Icewines as you roast one of Winery Chef and CityLine personality Jason Parsons famous Icewine marshmallows over an open fire. $10 without a Discovery Pass. Pillitteri Estates Winery 1696 Niagara Stone Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake pillitteri.com Grilled Pork Taco & Icewine Join Chef Collin Goodine at Pillitteri for a slow grilled, brown sugar braised pork belly taco with a roasted pineapple and red cabbage slaw, topped with scallion avocado salsa, paired with our award-winning Riesling Icewine. Also available, our 'Extraordinary Icewine' tasting flight of three of the rarest Icewines on Earth. $10 without a Discovery Pass. PondView Estate Winery 925 Line 2, Niagara-on-the-Lake pondviewwinery.com January is Sweet n Savoury Enjoy the sensational flavours of our Vidal Icewine in a Hulled-Out Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Cup. Pair our Select Late Harvest Vidal dessert wine with a puff pastry appetizer infused with a savoury cheese, Icewine reduced caramelized onion and apple. Two dessert wines served up sweet n savoury. $10 without a Discovery Pass. niagarawinefestival.com 21

22 niagara-on-the-lake / discovery pass listings Ravine Vineyard 1366 York Road, St. Davids ext. 30 ravinevineyard.com Barrels & Bonfires We re stirring up something hot for you to enjoy on these chilly weekends in January! Stop by and enjoy Chef Nathan s famous housemade stew paired with a glass of Ravine Vineyard 2012 Cabernet Franc Icewine. Our savoury stew made with local vegetables and our very own Icewine will surely keep you warm from the inside out. $10 without a Discovery Pass. Reif Estate Winery Niagara Parkway, Niagara-on-the-Lake WINE (9463) reifwinery.com Living the Sweet Reifstyle... Join us for our annual pig roast! Savour our signature Vidal Icewine produced from our oldest vineyard blocks paired with spit roasted porketta with apple Icewine sauce. $10 without a Discovery Pass. Riverview Cellars Estate Winery Niagara Parkway, Niagara-on-the-Lake riverviewcellars.com Chocolate Falls on Niagara Fondue fan? Enjoy our award-winning Cabernet Icewine while savouring fresh fruit and housemade cinnamon-cranberry biscotti, both dipped in a fountain of Belgian chocolate. Discover the event thousands have raved about! $10 without a Discovery Pass.

23 niagara icewine festival / 2015 Southbrook Vineyards 581 Niagara Stone Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake southbrook.com Mac n Ice Blue cheese and bacon are two of the best things on the planet. The combination of the two is a match made in savoury heaven. Join us for our savoury blue cheese mac and cheese paired with our 2012 Cab Franc Icewine. $10 without a Discovery Pass. Strewn Winery 1339 Lakeshore Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake strewnwinery.com Ultimate Winter Indulgence! Escape the cold weather and warm up with our delicious Niagara apple crisp paired with our 2005 Vidal Icewine, which we ve raided from our library and released for the Icewine Festival. $10 without a Discovery Pass. Trius Winery 1249 Niagara Stone Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake ext. 2 triuswines.com Ice & Spice Kick back fireside in our outdoor Ice & Spice Lounge while you nosh on Chef Frank Dodd s Trius Icewine beef chili paired with our perfectly sweet Trius Vidal Icewine. $10 without a Discovery Pass. Two Sisters Vineyards 240 John Street East, Niagara-on-the-Lake twosistersvineyards.com Riesling & Rabbit Bundle up and join us on our patio for an amazing sweet and savoury pairing. Chef Justin Lesso of Kitchen76 will treat guests to his signature braised rabbit terrine brilliantly paired with Two Sisters Vineyards 2013 Riesling Icewine. $10 without a Discovery Pass. niagarawinefestival.com 23

24 twenty valley / discovery pass listings Twenty Valley 13th Street Winery 1776 Fourth Avenue, St. Catharines ext thstreetwinery.com January 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24 11am-5pm (Not open Sundays) Finger Licking, Rib Sticking Good! Delight in Chef Oscar Turchi's finger licking good pulled pork and corn bread paired with our renowned Gamay Noir. Enjoy the view of the winter wonderland from inside our picturesque Gallery Room and browse the latest art exhibit. $10 without a Discovery Pass. Creekside Estate Winery 2170 Fourth Avenue, Jordan (GPS enter Lincoln) creeksidewine.com Savoury, Succulent & Sparkling Come to Creekside for a delicious contrast of flavours: a succulent pork belly braised in our Cabernet Sauvignon Icewine served with winter vegetable slaw. This rich-deliciousness has been expertly paired with The Trad, our Traditional Method Sparkling Wine. $10 without a Discovery Pass.

25 niagara icewine festival / 2015 Fielding Estate Winery 4020 Locust Lane, Beamsville fieldingwines.com A Little Spice with your Ice Join us in the wine lodge as we serve up a roasted butternut squash soup with hints of ginger and maple, topped with toasted pumpkin seeds. Paired with our 2012 Riesling Icewine or 2012 Gewürztraminer, it's a match not to be missed! $10 without a Discovery Pass. Flat Rock Cellars 2727 Seventh Avenue, Jordan (GPS enter Lincoln) flatrockcellars.com Rock Solid The Memphis Fire BBQ is back by popular demand! They are serving up their flavourful smoked beef chili topped with zesty lime sour cream, perfectly paired with Flat Rock Cellars famous Pinot Noir. This is one rock solid pairing worth trying! $10 without a Discovery Pass. Hernder Estate Wines th Avenue Louth, St. Catharines hernder.com Warm Up with Butternut Thick and rich butternut squash soup enhanced with crisp tart Granny Smith apples. Warm up at the winery with this succulent soup paired with our award-winning Vidal Icewine brimming with notes of honey, peaches and toffee. $10 without a Discovery Pass. Kacaba Vineyards & Winery 3550 King Street, Vineland kacaba.com Iron Chef, Icewine Panini Extravaganza A fantastic pairing; Kacaba s Gewürztraminer Icewine or Reserve Riesling paired with the culinary styling of Iron Chef Niagara, Darren Stoute. Savour grilled panini with rich and creamy brie, arugula, ripe red apple and pear topped with a drizzle of honey and Icewine. Vegetarian friendly. $10 without a Discovery Pass. niagarawinefestival.com 25

26 twenty valley / discovery pass listings Legends Estates Winery 4888 Ontario Street North, Beamsville legendsestates.com Chocolate Caramel Bombette Bombette yourself out of the frigid air. A treat you will not care to share. This creamy chocolate ice cream and soft caramel centre will warm you all over. Your choice of pairing with Legends Sparkling Rosé or Vidal Icewine. $10 without a Discovery Pass. Magnotta Winery 4701 Ontario Street, Beamsville magnotta.com Hot & Sweet Winter Treat! Drop in and take the chill off with a warming apple cranberry pulled pork slider deliciously paired with a sample of Magnotta's own 2012 Riesling Icewine Niagara Peninsula LE VQA. $10 without a Discovery Pass. Malivoire Wine Company 4260 King Street East, Beamsville malivoire.com Tempt & Tantalize with Icewine Appetizers See how delectable Icewine is BEFORE the meal, while tasting its nimble interactions with salty, spicy and sweet flavours. Our friends from The Smokin Buddha return to serve a trio of exotic Japanese rice rolls with our luscious Cabernet Franc Icewine. $10 without a Discovery Pass.

27 niagara icewine festival / 2015 megalomaniac John Howard Cellars of Distinction megalomaniac/john Howard Cellars of Distinction 3930 Cherry Avenue, Vineland megalomaniacwine.com Icewine Mixology at megalomaniac Enjoy the wonderful potential of Icewine combined with other luscious ingredients. You will enjoy four cocktails and martinis as part of this experience. Served with cheese and fresh bread. $10 without a Discovery Pass. Mike Weir Winery 4041 Locust Lane, Beamsville mikeweirwine.com WEIR Freezing out Here Celebrate the Canadian Benchmark, the frozen gift that is ICEWINE. Enjoy our Thai Peanut Chicken Nachos and 2012 Vidal Icewine, the perfect harmony of intense sweet, savoury and spice. $10 without a Discovery Pass. Ridgepoint Wines 3900 Cherry Avenue, Vineland ridgepointwines.com Sweet, Spicy & Savoury Join Chef Fortin and team as they serve a spiced Tuscan meat pie (vegetarian option available), crostini with gorgonzola and red pepper Icewine jelly, and a chocolate truffle with a sample of our 2012 Cabernet Icewine and 2010 Reserve Merlot. See and taste for yourself how versatile Icewine is at the dining room table. $10 without a Discovery Pass. Stoney Ridge Estate Winery 3201 King Street, Vineland stoneyridge.com This Little Piggy It's NEVER too cold for BBQ! Join us to celebrate Icewine in all of its cool climate glory. Enjoy BBQ pulled pork with pear and apple chutney paired with our gorgeous 2010 Cabernet Franc Icewine. $10 without a Discovery Pass. niagarawinefestival.com 27

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29 niagara icewine festival / 2015 Sue-Ann Staff Estate Winery 3210 Staff Avenue, Jordan (GPS enter Lincoln) staffwines.com Chocolate Barks, Sweet Barks, Savoury Barks, Sweet & Savoury All Barks are Brix Approved Once again, you can create your own slice of chocolate heaven; sweet, savoury, salty. Make is sassy! Make it yours! Kelly Nemeth, local chocolatier superstar, puts it all together on a piece of housemade chocolate bark. $10 without a Discovery Pass. Tawse Winery 3955 Cherry Avenue, Vineland tawsewinery.ca Short & Sweet! Who says Icewine is just for dessert? Discover the versatility of our 2013 Riesling Icewine with a duo of shortbreads. Whether you prefer savoury (rosemary, blue cheese, pancetta) or sweet (vanilla, candied lemon, créme fraîche), it s sure to be a treat! $10 without a Discovery Pass. niagarawinefestival.com 29

30 twenty valley / discovery pass listings Vieni Estates 4553 Fly Road, Beamsville vieni.ca Come have a Fabulous weekend at Vieni Estates In 2005 Fabrizio Lo Iacono opened Fabulous Cakes & Confections and quickly became one of the most recognized cake shops in the GTA. Vieni Estates and Fabulous Cakes have come together to create the perfect combination; a cake with toasted walnut butter cream, layered between vanilla and Vieni's Vidal Icewine and topped with an apricot honey marmalade. Fabulous! $10 without a Discovery Pass. Vineland Estates Winery 3620 Moyer Road, Vineland ext. 24 vineland.com Cassoulet - You Don t Say? Executive Chef Justin Downes works his magic; pairing the 2013 Cabernet Merlot with his slow braised short rib cassoulet finished with Icewine crème fraîche and Cookstown Radish slaw. Perfect to the last sip! $10 without a Discovery Pass.

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32 F A L L S V I E W C A S I N O R E S O R T Proud Sponsor of the NIAGARA ICEWINE FESTIVAL 6380 Fallsview Boulevard Must be 19 years of age or older to enter the casino.