21 Stocking Days of Christmas
December 1 to 21, 2009

Make Niagara-on-the-Lake wine country your destination for holiday shopping and cellar stocking! We invite you to visit us in December for 21 special days of tasting as we dust off an exclusive selection of wines available only at our cellar doors. From wines available in extremely limited supply to back vintages that will be available to purchase during this event only, we’ve assembled 21 exceptional VQA wines for you to sample and purchase for gifting, collecting or to help celebrate the season.

Once you’ve stocked your cellars for holiday entertaining, discover the shops and boutiques of Niagara-on-the-Lake for unique gifts for everyone on your list. Special offers for touring pass holders are being offered by our retail partners during this event. Bring any purchase receipt of $25 or more from one of these retailers to the Niagara-on-the-Lake Chamber of Commerce and be entered to win a special wine country experience during our Icewine and Jazz celebrations in January.

Add on lunch or dinner at one of our exceptional local restaurants or an overnight stay to make your holiday experience in wine country even more unforgettable.

The Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake encourage you to taste and tour responsibly. Please designate a driver who won’t be drinking, or enjoy worry-free touring by booking with one of our local transportation providers.

Tasting and Shopping Passes: $25 per person (plus applicable taxes). Passes can be used any day from December 1 to 21, 2009.

Order Online: www.niagaraonthelake.com
Order by Phone: Niagara-on-the-Lake Chamber of Commerce at 905-468-1950.



Cattail Creek Estate Winery
Cabernet Merlot Reserve 2007
This wine is making a special pre-release appearance for the 21 Stocking Days of Christmas Touring Event before going back into the cellars to continue its aging. Available only at the winery.

Château des Charmes
2007 Merlot, St. David’s Bench Vineyard
We only make this Merlot in the best years and in very limited quantities (under 500 cases). We built this wine to last and it will continue to develop for 5-10 years after bottling. Available at the winery only.

Coyote's Run Estate Winery
2005 Meritage
Only 12 cases remain. The 2005 vintage was hot and dry and perfect for Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot varieties – this wine sold out quickly and this is your chance to try it again.

Hillebrand Winery
Trius Brut Rosé
The first Sparkling Rosé ever made by Winemaker Darryl Brooker. This wine is available only at Hillebrand Winery.

Inniskillin Wines
1993 Inniskillin Vidal Icewine
This vintage of Icewine, a true reflection of the winter, is as luscious and concentrated (40.0° Brix), as the winter was long and frigid. Gold Medals received: Intervin International 1995; All Canadian Wine Championships 1995!

Jackson-Triggs Niagara Estate Winery
2003 Proprietors’ Grand Reserve Meritage
Traditionally our Meritage blend has been dominated by Merlot, but not so for the 2003 vintage. This vintage shows more of the Cabernets. A blend of 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Cabernet Franc and 20% Merlot aged for 20 months in French and American Oak barrels. Get it while you can!

Joseph's Estate Wines
2000 VQA Winter Harvest (Select Late Harvest Vidal)
Continued Icewine press with rich apricot and honey flavours. A great value for the holidays!

Konzelmann Estate Winery
2004 Cabernet Merlot Barrel Aged Wine Masters Collection
TAXI !! Wow, this is a nice solid Cabernet – soft velvety interior, smooth ride from start to finish. Yule love it!

Lailey Vineyard
Chardonnay Canadian Oak 2008
Harvested from some of the oldest vines in Lailey Vineyard this wine was fermented and aged in Canadian oak barrels for 8 months. Pre-released for this event with only 131 cases produced.

Maleta

2005 Meritage Production
Maleta Winery’s Meritage from the superb 2005 vintage is only sold by request given the very limited production. It is also our first Meritage under the new ownership and winemaking team.

Marynissen Estates Winery
2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
We produced only 75 cases of this wine. The grapes came specifically from the oldest vines in Canada and spent three years in French oak.

Niagara College Teaching Winery
2005 Cabernet Sauvignon
This 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon is from one of the best vintages for red wine in Ontario’s history! This wine is no longer for sale but five cases will be removed from our library to give you one last chance to purchase this outstanding wine.

Palatine Hills Estate Winery
Juliette Blanc de Blancs 2007
Exploding with effervescence, exhibiting a rich and creamy texture, this Sparkling White Wine remains true to the traditional French style. Typical of Blanc de Blancs, ‘Juliette’ embraces the unique varietal characteristics of the Chardonnay grape from which it is crafted.

Peller Estate
2006 Andrew Peller Signature Series Chardonnay ‘Sur Lie’
With only 8 cases remaining, do not miss the opportunity to buy this wine before it is gone.

Pillitteri Estates Winery
2007 Bottle Blonde
Winemaster Marc Bradshaw created a truly unique White Blend comprising Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Oaked Chardonnay, Sur Lie Chardonnay and Riesling. Limited in release but exuberant in taste.

Reif Estate Winery
2007 Meritage
2007 vintage – exceptional! Be among the first to taste this newly released wine produced from some of our oldest vineyard blocks. Available only at the winery.

Southbrook
2007 Poetica Cabernet Merlot
A limited-edition, numbered series from the famed 2007 vintage. This exclusive wine features the work of Canadian poet Christopher Dewdney on the label – an award-winning design on a choice wine.

Stonechurch Vineyards
2007 Muscat
Be sure to pick up some bottles of this aromatic variety from the best vintage Ontario has ever had.

Stratus
Stratus 2006 Petit Verdot
Typically used for blending based on its deep colour and intense acidity, Petit Verdot is rarely bottled as a separate varietal. At Stratus, Petit Verdot plays a role in the assemblage of our signature Stratus Red, but continues to show distinctive character worthy of an individual bottling. Just over 100 cases produced.

Strewn
Strewn Chardonnay 2006 Amalgam Terroir
This delightfully creamy, smooth wine is an ‘amalgam’ – assembled from Chardonnay in specially selected French and American oak barrels. Not only is it a personal favourite of winemaker Joe Will but fewer than 30 cases are left. Available only at the winery.

Sunnybrook Farm Estate Winery
Cranberry Wine
Cranberry wine is a lively dry wine made from 100% Ontario cranberries. A vibrantly coloured wine with aromas of fresh cranberries and a hint of spice.


OUR RETAIL PARTNERS

Visit our retail partners during the 21 Stocking Days of Christmas! Bring any purchase receipt of $25 or more from our participating retailers to the Niagara-on-the-Lake Chamber of Commerce and be entered to win a special wine country experience during our Icewine and Jazz celebrations in January.

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Angie Strauss Gallery
and Craft Center
The Romance Collection Gallery & Gift Shop Greaves Jams
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Beau Chapeau Hat Shop The Name Tree - Family Histories and Coat of Arms

OUR TRANSPORTATION PARTNERS

The Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake encourage you to taste and tour responsibly. Please designate a driver who won’t be drinking, or enjoy worry-free touring by booking with one of our local transportation providers. Visit their websites for information.

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ACCOMMODATIONS

For more information and accommodations bookings visit www.niagaraonthelake.com.
 

 


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