Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
The Reif family tradition of winemaking began nearly a half-century ago in Germany's Rhine River Valley. In 1977, founder Ewald Reif purchased a plot of land along the Niagara River and now, after a quarter century of winemaking, Reif Estate Winery has established itself as one of the largest estates in the region, and its success has contributed to the growth of the Niagara wine industry and the recognition and appreciation of Canadian wines around the world.
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The Niagara Grapevine bulletin board is an event announcement service available @ N/C to all Niagara wine and wine-tourism stakeholders. Please forward newsletters, event details and image(s) as available at least one week in advance (for Monday update) to the project co-ordinator.
Posted here are Niagara announcements for coming events, including tours, vineyard experiences, winemaker's dinners, wine tastings, and food & wine pairing events.
Saturday, May 2nd - 7:00 pm
Midé Bistro and Southbrook Vineyard present tantalizing cuisine paired with Southbrook's finest vintages, including the first Demeter-certified (Bio Dynamic) wine in Canada - Southbrook Rosé. Southbrook's sommelier, Archie Hood, teams up with Midé Bistro Chef Joseph to create a feast for the senses. Each of the five culinary courses will be perfectly paired with a vintage selected to awaken the palate and satisfy the soul.
Reservations required @ 289-296-5632 or e-mail
Saturday, May 2 & Sunday, May 3
Saturday, May 9 & Sunday, May 10
11 am to 5 pm
The 3rd annual ‘F’-ing Winery Tour takes place over two weekends this year - May 2-3 and May 9-10 from 11 am to 5 pm. A 'passport' ($ 10. @ participating wineries) provides tastings of two wines w. a pasta pairing at each winery.
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Saturday, May 9th Annual Spring Open House 2008 whites & 2007 reds Reservations required. |
Saturday, May 9th - 12:00 noon Megalomaniac Luncheon 4-course food & wine event Reservations required. | ||
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Explore Reif's Wine Sensory Garden to taste herb-inspired hors d'oeuvres that complement selected wines - Sauvignon Blanc w. grapefruit-mint, Chardonnay w. lemon thyme, Pinot Noir w. rosemary, Cabernet Merlot w. Greek oregano and pineapple sage w. Vidal icewine. |
Friday, May 29th - 6:30 pm
Enjoy the European ambience of the historic Keefer Mansion Inn and an evening of French cuisine, music and fine Niagara VQA wines. Winemaker Terrence Van Rooyen will pair Niagara College wines with a superb, 4-course dinner prepared by Chef Pascal Badaoui. Reservations required @ 905-680-9581 or e-mail
The Wine & Herb Festival brings together the wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake for a casual celebration of great wine and fresh herbs. Tour any or all of the 21 wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake where each stop will feature a different herb-themed food pairing matched to a premium VQA wine selected to highlight the flavour and aroma of the herb. ( more ... )
