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Taste the Season
Weekends in November 2013 from 11 am to 5 pm
Taste the Season is the “must-do” event of the season for many Niagara-on-the-Lake wine country visitors. Taste the Season touring pass holders will be treated to more VQA wine and food pairings than ever before.
Taste the Season is the kick-off to Winter in Niagara-on-the-Lake Wine Country. Click here for details.
The Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake are pleased to donate a portion of the proceeds from this event to Newark Neighbours. Newark Neighbours assists the Niagara-on-the-Lake community by providing residents in need with food and clothing year-round, as well as giving food baskets and dinners during the holidays.
purchase tickets
Tickets are not yet available for this event.
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designated driver touring pass
Valid for food offerings and non-alcoholic drinks only; limit one designated driver touring pass per purchase. Not yet available for this event.
2012 PAirings
Please be aware that food pairings may contain peanuts and/or other tree nuts.
CATTAIL CREEK ESTATE WINERY2009 Estate Pinot NoirWild Mushroom and Pancetta Ragout, topped with crispy onions |
Niagara College Teaching Winery2009 Dean's List Pinot NoirPinot Braised Ontario Beef and Root Vegetable Ragout |
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CHÂTEAU DES CHARMES2009 Cabernet Merlot, Estate BottledChipotle Braised Beef Mini Soft Taco, with tomatillo salsa and goat's milk crème fraiche |
Palatine Hills Estate Winery2008 Fumé Blanc, Proprietor's ReserveCrisped Potato and Cheese Perogie, with creamy side |
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COLANERI Estate Winery2009 Visione SyrahBeef slider marinated in award-winning Syrah, with caramelized onions and sundried tomatoes |
Peller Estates WineryAndrew Peller Signature Series Ice CuvéeBlack Garlic and Chantecler Chicken Terrine with sweet corn purée |
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COYOTE'S RUN ESTATE WINERY2010 Cabernet MerlotVietnamese Beef Spring Roll |
Pillitteri Estates Winery2010 Cabernet MerlotChef Leighton's World Famous Mac and Cheese |
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diamond Estates - The Winery2008 Lakeview Cellars GMR SparklingCrispy Kettle Chips, with lemon-dill cream cheese and smoked salmon |
PondView Estate Winery2010 Bella Terra Barrel-Fermented ChardonnayDiced Sweet Roasted Red Pepper and Creamy Smoked Salmon Tartlet |
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HInterbrook Estate WINERY2010 Deeply Red'Sophisto Joe's' Beef Braised in Red Wine, served on an artisanal bun with aged Jansen's Cheddar |
Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery2010 Cabernet FrancNine-Hour Smoked Ribs |
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THE ICE HOUSE WINERY2007 Northern Ice VidalFiesta Maize |
Reif Estate Winery2010 ChardonnaySage and Apple Turkey Meatball, in a Chardonnay cream sauce |
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INNISKILLIN WINEs2008 Vidal IcewineAsian Inspired Chicken Wings |
Riverview Cellars Estate Winery2011 RieslingVegetarian Curry |
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jaCKSON-TRIGGS NIAGARA ESTATE WINERY2010 Black Series MeritageHouse Cured Back Bacon and St. Paulin Grilled Cheese, served on grilled roasted garlic bread with garden tomato and bacon jam |
Southbrook Vineyards2010 triomphe Cabernet FrancMaple Parsnip Bisque |
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JOSEPH’S ESTATE WINES2008 Late Harvest VidalApple and Fig Square |
Stonechurch Vineyards2009 Riesling GewürztraminerSpicy Lamb Chili |
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KONZELMANN ESTATE WINERY2010 Canada RedKendal Vale Champlain Blue Brie, with braised organic beet and cherry chutney on a crostini provided by the Oban Inn, Niagara-on-the-Lake |
Stratus Vineyards2009 Tollgate RedBeef Brisket with Kozlick's Crunchy Mustard |
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LAILEY VINEYARD2010 ChardonnaySpiced Squash Soup, with asiago and rosemary shortbreads |
Strewn Winery2006 Late Harvest RieslingA Seasonal Sweet and Savoury Trio |
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MALETA ESTATE WINERY2006 Grape Brain Cabernet-MerlotPiave Vecchio cheese on French Baguette topped with Spanish sun-dried tomatoes and Greek extra-virgin olive oil |
Sunnybrook Farm Estate WineryIced Apple WineApple Tart |
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MARYNISSEN ESTATES WINERY2009 Bottoms UpPhenomenal Pasta Primavera |
Trius winery at hillebrand2010 Trius Barrel Fermented ChardonnayWhite Bean, Chorizo and Root Vegetable Cassoulet |
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Transportation Partners
The Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake encourage you to tour and taste responsibly. Please designate a driver who is not drinking and purchase one of our new Desginated Driver Touring Passes (see Purchase Tickets for more details), or book with one of our local transportation partners. Click here for more information.
accommodation partners
To experience all of our wineries, you'll need a whole weekend. Why not book an overnight stay at one of Niagara-on-the-Lake's fine hotels, inns or B&Bs? Click here or call Tourism Niagara-on-the-Lake at 905.468.1950 for details.
dine in Canada's #1 Food and Wine Destination
Any one of the Signature Kitchens of Niagara-on-the-Lake could be the perfect pairing to your Taste the Season touring experience. Click here to find a list of dining establishments.
