Wine Country Ontario Blog
If you haven’t already, it’s time to kick-off the sunny season with Niagara-on-the-Lake’s casual spring celebration of great wine and fresh herbs! Spend a weekend exploring Niagara-on-the-Lake’s neighbourhood of wineries and enjoy different herb-themed food pairing matched to a premium VQA wine selected to highlight the flavour and aroma of the herb. Buy your Wine & Herb touring passes today … Read More
Wine means something different for every mom. For some a glass of red is perfect for an evening of relaxation, or for some it’s good for the heart. Some might choose a crisp white to complement a special dinner or open a bottle of sparkling to share among friends on an occasion. What these all have in common is that … Read More
Mother’s Day is going to be here before we know it and there’s no better feeling than being ahead of the game and having a plan! With busy schedules it can be hard to pinpoint exactly what your mom will love, so here’s a quick checklist to help you narrow it down: 1. Find out what she fancies – is … Read More
Pelee Island works on the philosophy of quality over quantity and a pro-active approach to caring for their land. Earth Week has passed and we are still learning more and more about what’s happening behind the scenes at the wineries in Wine Country Ontario. Pelee Island, for example, has so many cool things happening that we didn’t know about until … Read More
If you’ve ever sat on Featherstone’s stunning wrap-around veranda gazing at the vineyard view and wondered just what the adorably cute sheep are up to as they trot by beneath the vines or have heard of Featherstone using falconry as a way to protect their grapes and what the benefits of that are, we found out! This week being Earth … Read More
Having a tricky time pinpointing exactly what you want to do in Wine Country? There are always exciting events happening to take part in. Check out the below list of events taking place over the next week. Niagara-on-the-Lake Spring into Whites! For just $2, experience a flight of Riverview Cellars fresh and fruity whites; the new 10th Anniversary Series Bianco … Read More
It’s that time of year again when Caroline Cellars Winery cleans out their cabinets and is hosts their annual “Spring Clearance Sale” with great wine and great prices! This is your chance to stock up on the wines that are perfect for everyday entertaining in the beautiful Spring weather. Here is a list of wines to look for on your … Read More
Over the next few weeks, Konzelmann Estate Winery will be hosting events for the inner foodie in everyone! On April 27, Konzelmann will kick off the foodie festivities by hosting a Wine Master’s Dinner in celebration of the winery’s 25th year in Canada! This event will mark the first time that Wine Master, Herbert Konzelmann, will be co-hosting the evening … Read More
If you’ve dodged Easter hosting duties this year, you’ve probably got one thing on your mind, what to bring!? With such a wide variety of wines to choose from, it can be tricky narrowing in on just one to bring as a hostess gift. The good news is there is one wine that you can’t go wrong with at this … Read More
The Easter holiday is the perfect time to choose a special bottle of wine that will take your meal to new heights. The standard Easter main dishes–glazed ham and succulent lamb–are both wine-friendly foods, and spring veggies, brunch casseroles, and even chocolate bunnies can make their own matches. Below are some tips on what to look out for when choosing … Read More