Vineland, ON
Kacaba Vineyard's philosophy is dependent upon small quantities with production limited by thew winemaker's ability to handle and manage quantities that can be produced mainly by hand. Pumping is kept to a minimum and gravity is used for bottling and racking. The goal is to produce ultra-premium, fruit-driven wines meant to be enjoyed at release or cellared depending on the varietal and vintage.. ( 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 on the bulletin board and throughout the Niagara Grapevine are announcements re: wine releases, wine tasting invitations, food & wine pairing events, winemaker's dinners, wine awards, vineyard experiences, entertainment events, wine industry news and more.
Archived 2009 NGV bulletin board announcements
Did you know you that some of the best wine in the world created right here in Ontario, using nothing but Ontario grapes ? That's what the VQA stamp means - 100% Ontario grape wine.
The Wine Council of Ontario is challenging Ontario residents to drink only Ontario VQA wines for 30 days, replacing foreign wine purchases with Ontario VQA wines. Buying great-tasting, Ontario VQA wines supports local industry, the regional economy and benefits the environment. Please buy and enjoy Ontario VQA wines, and taste what you've been missing. Take the 30-day challenge !
Saturday, September 12
11 am - 5 pm
Visit the new 13th Street Winery to celebrate the official opening of the new 4th Street location in St. Catharines. Visitors will be welcomed with plenty of wine, food, art and music. Five brand new wines will also be released that day. ( more ... )
Saturday, September 12
1:00 - 6:00 pm
An annual celebration of the upcoming harvest, Fallstock - a party at the vineyard will feature the Horne Family Band playing classic rock from 2 - 5 pm. Bob Cook will be back cooking up his famous "Cookolini Weenies". Enjoy a glass of Calamus Estate wine and a BBQ'd sausage for only $5. Visit Niagara wine country, marvel at the vineyard vines laden with grapes, and experience a wine tasting in our rustic 19th-century barn.
Sat., Sept. 12 & Sun., Sept. 13
10 am - 12 noon
Harvest is a busy and exciting time, and this is your chance to experience it first-hand ! Roll up your pants and make wine the old fashioned way. Space is limited, so please call to reserve your spot in this interactive experience.
Wednesday, Sept. 16
6 - 10 pm
An evening of education, activity, adventure, and gourmet living. Savour Niagara is a celebration of Niagara's finest wines and foods, combining an evening of tasting with a series of educational seminars and cooking demonstrations. Niagara wineries work together with restaurants to offer a scrumptious tasting of VQA and specialty wines married with fresh, flavourful tastes of innovative dishes prepared by the region’s most creative chefs.
Saturday, September 19
The first in a series of intimate meals and intriguing conversation. Our first guest is Victor Sperling, viticulturist from Delheim Wines in Stellenbosch, South Africa, and the meal will be hosted by our Director of Winemaking and Viticulture, Ann Sperling.
Please join us in our Great Room on September 19th at noon for an afternoon of conversation, starting with a succulent, multi-course lunch / barbecue featuring the talents of Chef Erik Peacock of Wellington Court Restaurant. And of course, both the wines of Delheim and Southbrook will figure prominently in the meal.
Sat., Sept. 19 & Sun., Sept. 20
Sat., Sept. 26 & Sun., Sept. 27
11 am - 4 pm
Celebrating the best of the autumn season, we have raided our small organic garden to create a celebration of seasonal cuisine. Enjoy a tartlet of oven-roasted heirloom tomatoes topped with fresh basil, caramelized onions and chèvre paired with our 2008 Old Vines Riesling. Our riesling vines are some of the oldest in Niagara, yielding a wine that is vibrant and mouth-watering.
Sat., Sept. 19 & Sat., Sept. 26
1 - 7 pm
Stop in at Caroline Cellars and enjoy traditional pork roast or pork on a bun, corn on the cob & a side of potatoes. Why not try your hand at pairing your "swine" with an exceptional Ontario VQA wine. No reservations necessary !
Saturday, September 26 - 11:00 am
Let a Peller Sommelier guide you through a wine and food experience that explores the many different styles of wine - from light and aromatic whites to full bodied reds - and learn how to truly appreciate the different styles of wines. The day begins with a structured tasting of the wines that make up each style. After the tasting, savour a private, 3-course lunch, created specially for this experience by Chef Jason Parsons.
Sept. 19, 20, 26, 27
12 noon, 1, 2 & 3 pm
As part of the Niagara Wine Festival, Pillitteri is offering a guided trolley tour of our vineyards followed by wine tastings with complimenting appetizers in our hospitality room. Reservations are recommended.
Enjoy a locally inspired luncheon on our patio catered by Feastivities - a 3-course meal paired with a glass of Pillitteri award-winning VQA wine !
Enjoy more than 100 events including winery tours and tastings, concerts, Niagara cuisine, artisan shows, wine seminars, live entertainment and one of Canada's largest street parades (St. Catharines) during the 58th Niagara Wine Festival - the largest event of its kind in the Canada.
