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1 JANUARY A SHIMMER OF GOLD PROGRAM OF EVENTS niagarawinefestival.com Like us: /NiagaraWineFestivals Follow

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3 niagara icewine festival / 2014 A Message from the Festival The 19th Annual Niagara Icewine Festival is a uniquely Canadian winter experience for all! This celebration of Canada s most cherished product, Icewine, is only the beginning. With three weekends of events and tastings including the Xerox Icewine Gala, outdoor Icewine celebrations in Twenty Valley and Niagara-on-the-Lake and the ever-popular Discovery Pass program, the Niagara Region celebrates winter like nowhere else in North America. Taste, experience and enjoy a truly Canadian Festival: The Niagara Icewine Festival. Cheers! Kimberly Hundertmark Executive Director Niagara Grape & Wine Festival On behalf of our Board of Directors, we would like to thank the continued support of our presenting and founding sponsors; the City of St. Catharines, the Grape Growers of Ontario, and the Wine Council of Ontario. A very special thank you to our growing family of winery partners and hospitality stakeholders who are as passionate about the Niagara Wine Industry as we are! Images in this program provided Sandra Ozkur Photography. Like & Follow Grape & Wine! Stay up to the minute with the latest news and be the first to know about all our exciting contests and promotions! Tweet us your experiences at this year's We tweet back! #IcewineFest #DiscoveryPass #NiagaraIcewine SCAN & LIKE niagarawinefestival.com 3

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5 niagara icewine festival / 2014 The Xerox Icewine Gala A Bacchus Evening of Icewine & Revelry Fallsview Casino Resort, Niagara Falls January 10, pm $185 plus HST $175 plus HST before December 20, 2013 Formal Attire Only This spectacular evening showcases wines from 40 Niagara wineries and features Canada s largest tasting of internationally acclaimed VQA Icewines and table wines. Combined with exemplary Niagara cuisine prepared by Fallsview Casino s top chefs as well as outstanding entertainment and an incredible silent auction, this is an unforgettable evening! For information or to purchase tickets visit niagarawinefestival.com or call see our feature in the FOOD & DRINK HOLIDAY ISSUE niagarawinefestival.com 5

6 Twenty Valley Winter WineFest Sweet. Sparkling. Sensational! January 11& Main St. Jordan Village Over 80 VQA wines & Icewines Cooking Demos with Chuck Hughes & Danny Smiles FREE Concerts featuring Hollerado & Treble Charger Steam Whistle After Party Saturday, January 11, 2014 Held in the barrel cellar of Historic Cave Spring Cellars, the Steam Whistle After Party is the can t miss celebration of the festival. Tickets $30 (+hst). Chuck Hughes Icewine Brunch Sunday, January 12, 2014 Indulge in a three course brunch featuring an Icewine inspired menu by host and chef Chuck Hughes. Limited tickets available. Tickets $50 (+hst). twentyvalley.ca

7 niagara icewine festival / 2014 Twenty Valley Icewine Celebrations Twenty Valley Winter WineFest 3836 Main Street, Jordan Village January 11, am -10pm January 12, pm Free Admission Enjoy a sweet, sparkling and sensational winter weekend on the streets of the Jordan Village. Twenty Valley Winter WineFest features red, white, sparkling wines and Icewines from over 30 premium wineries. Food Network stars Danny Smiles and Chuck Hughes spice up the festival with daily cooking demos. Canadian recording artists Hollerado and Treble Charger 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. Visit us at twentyvalley.ca or call to plan your weekend! Event Highlights Saturday Top Chef Canada s Danny Smiles Cooking Demonstration Kitchen Stadium Treble Charger Free Concert, Main Stage Steam Whistle After Party Cave Spring Cellars Barrel Cellar $30 in advance $35 at the door (plus HST) (Limited tickets available) Sunday Chuck Hughes Icewine Brunch On the Twenty Restaurant $50 plus HST (Limited tickets available) Chuck Hughes Cooking Demonstration Kitchen Stadium Hollerado Free Concert, Main Stage niagarawinefestival.com 7

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9 niagara icewine festival / 2014 Niagara-on-the-Lake Icewine Festival Sparkle & Ice Niagara-on-the-Lake Courthouse January 17, pm Tickets $95 plus HST Niagara-on-the-Lake Icewine Village Historic Queen Street January 18, am-5pm January 19, pm Free Admission Flash & Panache: Icewine Cocktail Competition Historic Queen Street January 18, pm Free Admission Shop, Sip, Sample & Savour: Niagara-on-the-Lake Insider s Tasting Pass Historic Queen Street January 25 & 26, pm Icebreakers Comedy Festival Local Inns & Eateries January 25 & 26, 2014 A celebration of all things Icewine and one of a kind experiences in the heart of wine country! To kick off the celebrations and back by popular demand, the Icewine Village and Icewine Cocktail Competition. New this year is an evening of Sparkle & Ice, a celebration with Niagara-on-the-Lake Icewinemakers and their VQA wines paired with Icewine inspired dishes by Signature Kitchen Chefs and live entertainment. Bundle up for an official toast, at 10:30pm in the Icewine Village, of sweet liquid gold sipped from a glass made of freshly carved ice. The festivities don t stop there! Join us as we close out the month with Shop, Sip, Sample & Savour in our landmark shops in the Heritage District for an afternoon of culinary and Icewine delights! To round out the weekend, we know you will leave with a smile after attending the new Icebreakers Comedy Festival. For a complete listing of Icewine inspired winery and restaurant events happening throughout the month, call or visit wineriesofniagaraonthelake.com/icewine-festival. niagarawinefestival.com 9

10 WINTERFEST IN THE SQUARE 2014 NEW THIS YEAR activities on both Friday & Saturday! Fri. January pm Sat. January 25 all day Sip and savour the magic of winter in downtown St. Catharines. FREE ADMISSION presented by: For more information, call the Niagara Icewine Festival at or visit us online at niagarawinefestival.com Join us January 17 to February 1, 2014 Try the creations of local chefs at restaurants in Downtown St. Catharines. Indulge in a three course fixed-price lunch and dinner for $10 to $35. Reservations with restaurants required. For complete details on the event, call or visit mydowntown.ca

11 niagara icewine festival / 2014 Festival Events Winterfest in the Square Market Square, Downtown St. Catharines January 24 & 25, 2014 Free Admission Celebrate the magic of winter in St. Catharines. Not to be outdone, the vibrant downtown gets in on the Icewine action with Winterfest in the Square, a great weekend of wine, culinary and shopping. On Friday, in historic Market Square from 5-9pm, enjoy VQA wines, gourmet cuisine and live entertainment by Box Social! Purchase tokens for food and wine. On Saturday throughout the day and evening, enjoy an expanded Farmers Market, outdoor activities, live entertainment, wine and cuisine with local farm-to-table flare. For information, call or visit niagarawinefestival.com. 3rd Annual Niagara Ice-winemakers vs. CHCH Sportsliners Hockey Game Meridian Credit Union Arena January 25, :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 25, 2014 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 11

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

13 niagara icewine festival / 2014 Fine Canadian Cheese Five Brothers Gunn s Hill Artisan Cheese Woodstock, Ontario gunnshillcheese.ca Five Brothers is a cow s milk cheese that combines traits from Gouda and a Swiss variety called Appenzeller. At eight months old it has a firm yet creamy texture and rich diverse flavours with sweeter overtones. Distinctive eyes are scattered throughout the body of the cheese. All of the milk to produce this unique cheese comes from the family s dairy farm. It is named after the five Ysselstein brothers, one of whom is the owner and cheesemaker at Gunn s Hill. Winner, Firm Category, 2013 Canadian Cheese Grand Prix Mountainoak Farmstead Premium Dutch Aged Gouda Mountainoak Cheese Ltd. New Hamburg, Ontario mountainoakcheese.ca After emigrating from Holland in 1996, the van Bergeijks started dairy farming, however their love of cheesemaking soon had them making cheese for their own consumption. Luckily, with encouragement from family and friends, Mountainoak Cheese opened their doors in the fall of Starting off with the fresh raw milk from the family s herd of Holsteins and then thermalizing it creates the full flavour in this cheese, which is slightly sweet and nutty. The hint of caramel on the finish is beginning to develop, characteristic of longer aged Gouda styles. Tomme des Demoiselles La Fromagerie du Pied-de-Vent Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Québec fromagesduquebec.qc.ca Aged between six to eight months, this firm washed rind cheese is made with thermalized milk from a single herd of Canadienne cows. The fodder grown on these remote islands gives the cheese the distinctive salt water influenced character. Fresh cream and brine are part of the lovely aromas that greet you while the resulting flavour is fruity. Two small hills on the island were the inspiration for the name of this cheese. Finalist, Firm Category, 2013 Canadian Cheese Grand Prix Ask for these fine cheeses in Toronto or Niagara specialty cheese stores like: 13th Street Winery, Alex Farms, All the Best, Cheese Boutique, Cheese Emporium, Cheese Secrets, Cheese Shoppe On Locke, Chez Fromage, Chris Cheese Mongers and Scheffler s Deli & Cheese (St. Lawrence Market), Cheese Shoppe, La Fromagerie, Leslieville Cheese Market, McEwan Fine Foods, Mickey McGuire s Cheese Shop, Nancy s Cheese, Pusateri s, Stoney Ridge Estate Winery, Thin Blue Line, Vineland Estates Winery and Whole Foods. In St. Catharines try: Cheesy Guys at the Market Square, Saturday. Sponsored by Dairy Farmers of Canada niagarawinefestival.com 13

14 Experience Niagara s unique ICEWINE FESTIVAL in Safety and Comfort. Niagara Airbus offers daily door-to-door scheduled wine tours as well as private and Corporate group tours. Choose your Festival weekend (Friday, Sat. and Sun.) January January January Call your tour/travel agent or 24hr For Tour details and Rates see: niagaraairbus.com Omni Media Productions 235 Martindale Road St. Catharines ON L2W 1A5 Phone: Proud sponsors of the Niagara Wine Festival for 5 years. Visit us online at to see our work!

15 niagara icewine festival / 2014 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 that truly complement the various winemakers style and, of course, incredible Icewines. $20 plus HST per seminar. Limited seating. Tickets available online at niagarawinefestival.com Inniskillin Icewine meets Canadian Cheese Inniskillin Wines, Niagara-on-the-Lake Saturday, January 11, am-1pm Join us at Inniskillin Wines and explore the perfect pairing of Canadian Icewine and Canadian Cheese. You will taste four carefully selected Icewines including our Vidal, Riesling, Cabernet Franc and our newly released Sparkling Cabernet Franc Icewine. All paired with some truly outstanding cheese. The Icewine & Cheese Experience Reif Estate Winery, Niagara-on-the-Lake Saturday, January 11, pm 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. It s Great Chemistry Stoney Ridge Estate Winery, Vineland Saturday, January 18, am-1pm Great chemistry is key to successful winemaking and cheese pairings. Join Winemaker Jeff Hundertmark and Deborah Levy for the perfect pairings featuring Stoney Ridge s Reserve Excellence collection along with our barrel-fermented, barrel-aged Gewürztraminer Icewine that we like to call liquid gold. Sponsored by Dairy Farmers of Canada niagarawinefestival.com 15

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17 niagara icewine festival / 2014 All You Need is Cheese: Wine & Cheese Seminars Cherish Cheese with Chocolate Vineland Estates Winery, Vineland Saturday, January 18, pm Join cheese aficionado Deborah Levy as Dairy Farmers of Canada present the magic of cow milk cheeses paired with chocolate and wine. Be amazed and inspired as the chocolate flavours combine sublimely with cheese and wine. This will be memorable! The Dynamic Cheesy Trio Niagara College Teaching Winery, Niagara-on-the-Lake Saturday, January 25, am-1pm Go back to the basics with us, and enjoy a pairing that have long been soulmates. The expert herself, Deborah Levy will take your taste buds on a culinary journey as we grill up three different grilled cheese sandwiches paired with our top of line Dean s List Icewines. Franc ly It s the Best Hernder Estate Wines, St. Catharines Saturday, January 25, pm It doesn t get any better than this! Compare our award-winning Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Franc Icewine alongside some of the best that Dairy Farmers of Canada have to offer. This journey of the senses will allow you to savour the complexity of these wines while truly enjoying the treasures that escape when paired with something spectacular! Presented by Dairy Farmers of Canada niagarawinefestival.com 17

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19 niagara-on-the-lake discovery pass / 2014 Discovery Pass - Winery Experiences (times may vary) Discovery Pass $40 plus HST per pass Driver s Discovery Pass $30 plus 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. The Driver s Discovery Pass includes eight non-alcoholic beverages with culinary offerings. 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. New this year! The Discovery Pass dates have been extended to include Friday. Please check winery listings for Friday availability. Discovery Passes are available for purchase at participating wineries along the wine route. To order passes call or visit niagarawinefestival.com. Between the Lines Family Estate Winery 991 Four Mile Creek Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake betweenthelineswinery.com Chocolate & Ice Start with a pairing of our 2011 Cabernet Franc Reserve and dark chocolate raspberry truffle and take it to the next level with our 2012 Vidal Icewine and a luscious white chocolate treat. $10 without a Discovery Pass. niagarawinefestival.com 19

20 Cheers to the Niagara Icewine Festival. Wishing you all the best at the 2014 Festivals! Visit our store in the Pen Centre Cogeco.ca PAC Opening Fall 2015 Facebook.com/ StCatharinesPerformingArtsCentre NewPAC.ca

21 niagara-on-the-lake discovery pass / 2014 Cattail Creek Estate Winery 1156 Concession 6, Niagara-on-the-Lake cattailcreek.ca Feel the Heat at Cattail Creek! Feeling the January chills? Come to Cattail Creek Estate Winery and warm up with a steaming bowl of caramelized onion cream soup paired with our newly released Riesling Icewine Reservations are not required. $10 without a Discovery Pass. Château des Charmes 1025 York Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake ext. 234 chateaudescharmes.com Go Canadian Eh! Icewine and maple. Two of our most cherished Canadian products, are perfect together! Niagara-on-the-Lake s own Vineyards Sweets has created a unique, bite-sized caramelized maple cheesecake to pair with our Vidal Icewine. An opulent match sure to satisfy the most discerning sweet tooth. $10 without a Discovery Pass. Colaneri Estate Winery 348 Concession 6, Niagara-on-the-Lake colaneriwines.com La prima e l ultima The Beginning & The Finale A beginning that s captivating! Recioto style, Profondo Aumento paired with bruschetta. A perfect way to end a meal, our Dolcezza Rosso, Cabernet Franc Icewine that beautifully caresses our raspberry chocolate cheesecake. $10 without a Discovery Pass. niagarawinefestival.com 21

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23 niagara-on-the-lake discovery pass / 2014 Coyote s Run Estate Winery 485 Concession 5, St. Davids coyotesrunwinery.com Care for some Icewine, Sweetie Pie? Join us at Coyote s Run as we team up with Sweetie Pie s Bakery for a delightful spiced pumpkin pie paired with our 2009 Riesling/Vidal Icewine. $10 without a Discovery Pass. Diamond Estates - The Winery 1067 Niagara Stone Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake diamondestates.ca Brilliant, Bold & Blue Savour a unique offering of Dan Aykroyd s barrel aged Vidal Icewine alongside artisanal bread topped with pear jam, prosciutto and blue cheese. Enjoy this offering on our cellar floor surrounded by hundreds of barrels and two-story wine tanks! $10 without a Discovery Pass. Hinterbrook Estate Winery 1181 Lakeshore Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake hinterbrook.com Spicy Mango Salsa Turkey Brioche Savour our superb 2012 Cabernet Franc Icewine with impeccable turkey brioche with spicy mango salsa. $10 without a Discovery Pass. niagarawinefestival.com 23

24 niagara-on-the-lake discovery pass / 2014 Inniskillin Wines 1499 Line 3 & Niagara Parkway, Niagara-on-the-Lake ext. 3 inniskillin.com Chili - Inside & Out Join us inside the Inniskillin Founders Hall for our 2012 Riesling Icewine paired with house made lobster chili. $10 without a Discovery Pass. Jackson-Triggs Niagara Estate Winery 2145 Niagara Stone Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake jacksontriggswinery.com Don t Freeze Your Ribs Off! 2008 Reserve Cabernet Franc Icewine meets our house made Valrhona Cocoa and caraway ribs with pineapple avocado salsa! $10 without a Discovery Pass. Konzelmann Estate Winery 1096 Lakeshore Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake konzelmann.ca A Fine Canadian Duo Lobster & Icewine An elegant marriage of PEI lobster, fresh cream and white wine enhanced with a delicate touch of Herbes de Provence, finished with a backerhaus crostini and crème fraîche. This Canadian delicacy will be paired with our award-winning 2010 Vidal Icewine. $10 without a Discovery Pass. 24 niagarawinefestival.com

25 niagara-on-the-lake discovery pass / 2014 Marynissen Estates Winery 1208 Concession 1 RR6, Niagara-on-the-Lake marynissen.com Cozy & Warm Come in and warm up with our beef bourguignon on crostini, topped with a little asiago cheese. This dish can be enjoyed with our 2009 Bottoms Up. $10 without a Discovery Pass. Niagara College Teaching Winery 135 Taylor Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake ext niagaracollegewine.ca Beat the Winter Blues Escape from the cold and warm up with our unbeatable pairing created by Benchmark Restaurant at the Canadian Food & Wine Institute. Crispy baked blue cheese ravioli drizzled with ice syrup and paired with our 2010 Dean s List Prodigy Icewine. $10 without a Discovery Pass. Peller Estates Winery 290 John Street East, Niagara-on-the-Lake peller.com Sweet Sensations Join us 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. 25

26 niagara-on-the-lake discovery pass / 2014 Pillitteri Estates Winery 1696 Niagara Stone Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake pillitteri.com Icewine & Beavertails Nothing says Canadian winter like Pillitteri s Chardonnay Icewine and a Beavertail. Enjoy the one-of-a-kind authentic Beavertail dessert topped with lemon, cinnamon and brown sugar. If you ve got a sweet tooth then we are the stop for you. $10 without a Discovery Pass. PondView Estate Winery 925 Line 2, Niagara-on-the-Lake pondviewwinery.com January is Sweet n Savoury Enjoy Vidal Icewine in a 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 and savoury! $10 without Discovery Pass. Ravine Vineyard 1366 York Road, St. Davids ext. 30 ravinevineyard.com In-House Made Charcuterie Join us on the farm to taste our award-winning Estate Wines paired with some of our charcuterie, made from Ravine raised pigs alongside our wood oven breads. Visit our cellar and play some records while learning about pairing artisan food and wine. $10 without a Discovery Pass. 26

27 niagara-on-the-lake discovery pass / 2014 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. No reservations required. $10 without a Discovery Pass. Riverview Cellars Estate Winery Niagara Parkway, Niagara-on-the-Lake riverviewcellars.com January 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 & 26 11am-5pm (Saturdays & Sundays only) Chocolate Falls on Niagara Savour our Cabernet Franc Icewine paired with fresh fruit skewers and homemade cranberry-cinnamon biscotti, both dipped in a fountain of Belgian chocolate. A match made in heaven! $10 without a Discovery Pass. Small Talk Vineyards 1242 Irvine Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake smalltalkvineyards.com January 10-12, 17-19, am-5pm Dessert Anyone? Vidal Icewine paired with blue cheese on a dark chocolate wafer. Try something different! $10 without a Discovery Pass. niagarawinefestival.com 27

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29 niagara-on-the-lake discovery pass / 2014 Southbrook Vineyards 581 Niagara Stone Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake southbrook.com January 10-12, 17-19, pm Icewine & Savoury Grilled Cheese With your Discovery Pass enjoy our 2006 Cabernet Franc Icewine and SB grilled cheese... Niagara pears, smoked ham, aged Montforte sheep cheddar and Icewine syrup... and sneak a peak at the Curling qualifying rounds. $10 without a Discovery Pass. Strewn Winery 1339 Lakeshore Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake strewnwinery.com A Heavenly Match: A Rare 1999 Icewine & Caramel Heavenlies We ve raided the library for a luscious Vidal Icewine from This 14-year-old wine is rich and sweet with good acidity and caramel notes. It s paired with Caramel Heavenlies, a wonderful cookie/square that complements the flavours of the Icewine. $10 without a Discovery Pass. The Ice House Winery Niagara Parkway, Niagara-on-the-Lake theicehouse.ca January 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 & 26 11am-5pm (Saturdays & Sundays only) Fire & Ice...Wine Enjoy The Ice House Winery s fire and ice combo of Northern Ice Vidal Icewine paired with delectable chicken tikka masala on a skewer. This party in your mouth sensory delight is sure to soothe those urgent Icewine cravings. $10 without a Discovery Pass. Trius Winery at Hillebrand 1249 Niagara Stone Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake triuswines.com Ice & Spice Lounge Bundle up and come celebrate all things Icewine at Trius Winery. Warm up with Chef Frank Dodd s delectable spiced chorizo sausage and white bean cassoulet, served alongside our Trius Vidal Icewine. $10 without a Discovery Pass. niagarawinefestival.com 29

30 twenty valley discovery pass / th Street Winery 1776 Fourth Avenue, St. Catharines ext thstreetwinery.com January 10, 11, 17, 18, 24 & 25 11am-5pm (Fridays & Saturdays only) A Taste of Extraordinary Try an exotically spiced Moroccan stew paired with our 13 Series Sauvignon Blanc, Red Palette and our 13 Below Zero Riesling. Experience an explosion of flavours and savoury spice as you decide which wine pairs best. Vote for your favourite pairing to win a prize! $10 without a Discovery Pass. Creekside Estate Winery 2170 Fourth Avenue, Jordan (GPS enter Lincoln) ext. 221 creeksidewine.com January 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 & 26 11am-4pm (Saturdays & Sundays only) Make Friends with Bacon Visit Creekside and better your day with bacon. Try Chef J. Mark Hand s open-faced smoked candied bacon and onion sammy, with sweet basil chili mayo. We re pairing this goodness with our Reserve Pinot Gris for a most worthy food and wine experience. $10 without a Discovery Pass. Fielding Estate Winery 4020 Locust Lane, Beamsville fieldingwines.com Something New with Bacon & Blue Join us at the wine lodge for a taste of our delicious 2012 Riesling Icewine paired with a delectable caramelized onion, bacon and blue cheese tart. Beat the winter blues with this perfect pairing! $10 without a Discovery Pass. 30

31 twenty valley discovery pass / 2014 Flat Rock Cellars 2727 Seventh Avenue, Jordan (GPS enter Lincoln) flatrockcellars.com Rock Solid Warm up with our flavourful smoked beef chili from Memphis Fire BBQ Company paired with our famous Pinot Noir! This is one rock solid pairing worth trying. Raise a glass to that! $10 without a Discovery Pass. GreenLane Estate Winery 3751 King Street, Vineland greenlanewinery.com January 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 & 26 11am-5pm (Saturdays & Sundays only) Divine & Savoury It s time to get out of the cold and into our cozy wine lounge at GreenLane Estate Winery! During the Icewine Festival, come in and enjoy our velvety 2011 Pinot Gris Reserve paired with a divinely savoury caramelized onion and brie tart from the Itty Bitty Pie Company. $10 without a Discovery Pass. Hernder Estate Wines th Avenue Louth, St. Catharines hernder.com Icewine is Fine, Icewine with Cupcakes is Divine Enjoy our silky smooth 2010 Vidal Icewine with a touch of pineapple on the nose. Caramel and honey notes offer a pleasing finish to the palate. Delve into a delectable cupcake with a pear and spice compote in the centre topped with a decadent Icewine frosting. Food creds to the lovely ladies at Above & Beyond Cupcakes. $10 without a Discovery Pass. niagarawinefestival.com 31

32 twenty valley discovery pass / 2014 Legends Estates Winery 4888 Ontario Street North, Beamsville legendsestates.com Join us on a Legend ary Eurotrip! Visit Legends and indulge yourself in Haute Cuisine! Our Chef has prepared a classic French beef bourguignon on top of German spaetzle. Pearl onions mingled with carrots and sautéed mushrooms infused with the only VQA Malbec-Shiraz. $10 without a Discovery Pass. Magnotta Winery 4701 Ontario Street, Beamsville magnotta.com Wintertime Country Living - Pancakes & Magnotta Icewine Drop by Magnotta Winery for a warming plate of homemade, fluffy pancakes topped with a luscious fruit reduction. This delicious winter treat will be paired with a sample of Magnotta s classic, world famous 2008 Vidal Icewine VQA as well as its exquisite 2007 Cabernet Franc Icewine VQA, a rare and divine red Icewine. $10 without a Discovery Pass. Malivoire Wine Company 4260 King Street East, Beamsville malivoire.com Malivoire Demonstrates the Marechal Arts Partake in a combination guaranteed to gladden the January heart, our generous Old Vines Foch and a warm, comforting serving of Wellington Court Restaurant Chef Erik Peacock s sticky braised short ribs and gold potato croquette with black fruit caramel. $10 without a Discovery Pass. megalomaniac/john Howard Cellars of Distinction 3930 Cherry Avenue, Vineland megalomaniacwine.com Savoury, Sweet, Sensational! Experience the surprising flexibility of sweet wine it isn t just about dessert! Explore taste, temperature and texture as you enjoy our wine with different culinary creations. $10 without a Discovery Pass. 32 niagarawinefestival.com

33 twenty valley discovery pass / 2014 Mike Weir Winery 4041 Locust Lane, Beamsville mikeweirwine.com Exclusive Introduction to Mike Weir Winery Although we are currently closed to the public, we have opened our doors to celebrate the Niagara Icewine Festival! Join us at our brand new hospitality centre for a tasting of our premier release 2012 Weir Family Vineyard wines paired with local artisan cheeses in the Gallery Room displaying a vast collection of authentic golf memorabilia spanning through Mike s career. $10 without Discovery Pass. Ridgepoint Wines 3900 Cherry Avenue, Vineland ridgepointwines.com January 10-12, 17-19, :30am-4pm Sweet & Savoury Come join us as we celebrate the Icewine Festival with a delightful pairing of sweet and savoury treats with our 2012 Cabernet Icewine and 2007 Meritage. We will serve house made Foie Gras pâté, Brioche crostini, local fruit chutney and an Icewine chocolate truffle with these premium wines. $10 without a Discovery Pass. Stoney Ridge Estate Winery 3201 King Street, Vineland stoneyridge.com A New Twist to a Classic Pairing Come to Stoney Ridge during the Niagara Icewine Festival to experience our take on a classic pairing. We will be serving our Premium Excellence Merlot 2010 paired with a roasted tomato and blue cheese soup, topped with bacon (optional) and finished with a crostini for dipping. $10 without a Discovery Pass. 33

34 Niagara New Vintage festival JUNE NEW VINTAGE FESTIVAL DISCOVERY PASS JUNE 14, 15, 21 & 22, 2014 Enjoy Niagara s wine route at its best with a Discovery Pass, your ticket to eight unique wine and culinary experiences. Niagara New Vintage Festival DISCOVERY PASS JUNE 14, 15, 21 & 22 New Vintage Festival DISCOVERY PASS VOUCHER Redeem voucher for ONE WINERY EXPERIENCE June 14, 15, 21 & 22, am 5pm (Times may vary. See Program for details.) New Vintage Festival DISCOVERY PASS VOUCHER Redeem voucher for ONE WINERY EXPERIENCE June 14, 15, 21 & 22, am 5pm (Times may vary. See Program for details.) New Vintage Festival DISCOVERY PASS VOUCHER Redeem voucher for ONE WINERY EXPERIENCE June 14, 15, 21 & 22, am 5pm (Times may vary. See Program for details.) New Vintage Festival DISCOVERY PASS VOUCHER Redeem voucher for ONE WINERY EXPERIENCE June 14, 15, 21 & 22, am 5pm (Times may vary. See Program for details.) New Vintage Festival DISCOVERY PASS VOUCHER Redeem voucher for ONE WINERY EXPERIENCE June 14, 15, 21 & 22, am 5pm (Times may vary. See Program for details.) New Vintage Festival DISCOVERY PASS VOUCHER Redeem voucher for ONE WINERY EXPERIENCE $85 plus HST TD TAILGATE PARTY JUNE 21, 2014 June 14, 15, 21 & 22, am 5pm (Times may vary. See Program for details.) New Vintage Festival DISCOVERY PASS VOUCHER Redeem voucher for ONE WINERY EXPERIENCE June 14, 15, 21 & 22, am 5pm (Times may vary. See Program for details.) New Vintage Festival DISCOVERY PASS VOUCHER Redeem voucher for ONE WINERY EXPERIENCE June 14, 15, 21 & 22, am 5pm (Times may vary. See Program for details.) Join us in the heart of the vineyard as 40 Ontario wineries uncork their seasonal best and top local chefs prepare farm-to-table favourites alongside live entertainment and great friends! RECEIVE $5 OFF YOUR NEW VINTAGE DISCOVERY PASS! Quote Icewine2014 when you call or order online.

35 twenty valley discovery pass / 2014 Sue-Ann Staff Estate Winery 3210 Staff Avenue, Jordan (GPS enter Lincoln) staffwines.com January 10-12, 17-19, pm Get Creative! Chocolate Bark Your Way! Kelly Nemeth, Twenty Valley s Chocolate Superstar, will help you design and make your own delicious chocolate bark. Go savoury, go sweet, go crazy! It is up to you! Even the wine selection is your choice, the new 2012 Vidal Icewine or the 2011 Sparkling & Icy (Icewine Dosage sparkling wine). $10 without a Discovery Pass. Tawse Winery 3955 Cherry Avenue, Vineland tawsewinery.ca Chocolate Bliss Visit us for a truly decadent experience. Our luscious, fruit filled Cabernet Sauvignon Icewine will be paired with a rich chocolate tart topped with candied beets. This pairing is pure perfection and will leave you wanting more. Indulge in your guilty pleasure and see that chocolate really is bliss! $10 without a Discovery Pass. Vieni Estates Wine & Spirits 4553 Fly Road, Beamsville vieni.ca We re Nutty for Icewine Come to Vieni Estates Wine & Spirits to experience the magical flavours of the winter season on the Vinemount Ridge. Indulge in our classic Vidal or Cabernet Icewine paired with some tantalizing Nutella creations from pastry chef Domenic Bianchi of Red Velvet Cake Company. $10 without a Discovery Pass. Vineland Estates Winery 3620 Moyer Road, Vineland vineland.com January 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 & 26 11am-5pm (Saturday & Sunday only) Sweet & Savoury Chocolate with Icewine Chef Justin will present the two sides of chocolate. A chocolate and Icewine tart with Vidal Icewine will stand for the sweet and a hearty winter stew lightly laced with dark chocolate and Cabernet Franc will stand for the savoury. $10 without a Discovery Pass. niagarawinefestival.com 35

36 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.