Jordan, ON
Le Clos Jordanne is a remarkable partnership between Vincor Canada and Boisset France. It symbolizes the extraordinary vision of fusing tradition and innovation with passion and expertise to create wines that exemplify the distinct Niagara terroir while offering unparalleled quality amongst the world's finest Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
An unexpected sequel to 1976's Judgement of Paris (in which two Californian wines were judged superior to French Burgundies) played out in Quebec recently at a "blind" tasting competition sponsored by Cellier, a provincial wine magazine. The original competition was immortalized in the campy movie, Bottle Shock. ( more ... )
The Niagara Grapevine bulletin board is an event announcement service available @ N/C to all Niagara wine and wine-tourism stakeholders. Please forward e-newsletters, event details and image(s) as available at least one week in advance to the project co-ordinator. Monday updates & changeover.
Posted here are Niagara winery announcements including new wine releases, wine tasting, food & wine pairing events, winemaker's dinners, vineyard experiences and entertainment events.
Saturday, June 6th
Don't miss the chance to be a winemaker for a day as we prepare for Flat Rock Cellars' next vintage ! With Flat Rock's winemaking team, you will actively participate in vineyard activities, lab analysis, wine tasting and blending. The day includes a delicious lunch accompanied by Flat Rock Cellars wine, a souvenir T-shirt and certificate to prove that you ‘walked in the winemaker's boots'.
| 3rd annual ...Taste of TawseSaturday, June 6 |
By appointment only - a rare opportunity to sample Tawse's newest and finest wines. All tastings will be paired with fabulous food creations from four of Niagara's finest restaurants. ( more ... ) |
Sunday, June 6
10 am - 5 pm
Exciting things have been happening at Malivoire, including changes to our labels. This year, Malivoire has more than just a new look - the proprietors and staff will explore the winery with you, and treat you to offerings from our celebrity chef.
Sat., June 6 & Sun., June 7
12 noon - 5 pm
Graze the Bench is an event for wine and food lovers to experience the Beamsville Bench wineries - a weekend of casual and elegant grazing amongst its boutique wineries. Guests will enjoy expertly prepared local cuisine alongside a glass of exceptional wines in a picturesque vineyard setting, listening to the sounds of soulful music designed to relax and invigorate.
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Calamus Estate
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Tawse WineryAG @ Sterling Inn |
Saturday, June 13 - Sunday, June 21
Wine and food fanatics will be visiting Niagara to experience the Niagara New Vintage Festival. Internationally acclaimed wines, fresh produce, and a culinary experience unique to Ontario are at the centre of this two-weekend gastronomic extravaganza. Embrace a demonstration of what it means to buy local and realize all that Niagara has to offer.
From quaint cottage wineries among the vines to glittering state-of-the-art facilities, Niagara's wineries offer you an exclusive preview and tastings of the 2008 vintage.
