Taste the Season
Weekends in November 2012 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 or download the printable brochure.
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2011 PAIRINGS
CATTAIL CREEK ESTATE WINERY2007 Select Late Harvest RieslingGingerbread Cookie Sandwich filled with Lemon Creme |
Niagara College Teaching Winery2008 Barrel Fermented ChardonnayProfiterole Filled with Roasted Butternut Squash & Quebec Cheddar Cheese |
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CHÂTEAU DES CHARMES2007 Pinot Noir Estate BottledRoasted Mushroom Salad Crostini with Truffle Aioli & Pickled Onions |
Palatine Hills Estate Winery2007 Merlot Original Buffalo-Style Chicken with Creamy Dip & Garden Celery |
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COLANERI Estate Winery2009 Insieme Cabernet Sauvignon/Syrah/MerlotSpezzatino: Medley of Meat, Vegetables & Portobello Mushrooms in a Decadent Tomato Sauce |
Peller Estates WineryAndrew Peller Signature Series Ice Cuvée Rosé Smoked Salmon Bisque |
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COYOTE'S RUN ESTATE WINERY2009 Cabernet Merlot Braised Beef Short Rib Taco with Pickled Pearl Onions, Grated Horseradishn & Coriander |
Pillitteri Estates Winery2007 Cabernet Franc Vegetarian Chili |
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HILLEBRAND WINERY2008 Showcase Wild Ferment ChardonnayTruffle Mushoom Broth with Aged Cheddar Scone |
PondView Estate Winery2010 Gewürztraminer Riesling Warm Pulled Pork on a Slice of Freshly Baked Baguette |
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THE ICE HOUSE WINERY2009 Jamie’s New Signature Series Big Red IcewinePoire Passion: Sliced Pear Rounds with Crisp Pancetta, Niagara Gold Cheese & Northern Ice Riesling Reduction |
Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery2010 Ravine Sand and Gravel Cabernet Franc Lamb Confit with Caramelized Mushrooms & Shropshire Blue |
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INNISKILLIN WINEs2007 Vidal IcewineIcewine Sausage with Carmelized Onion Mustard |
Reif Estate Winery2008 Chardonnay Reserve Mutsu Apple, Bacon, Cold Pack Cheddar & Walnut Sage Pesto Pizza |
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JACKSON-TRIGGS NIAGARA ESTATE WINERY2009 Black Series Merlot Merlot Braised Shortrib with Fall Vegetables |
Riverview Cellars Estate Winery2009 Cabernet Franc Crispy Skin Duck with Cherry Compote on Walnut Loaf |
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JOSEPH’S ESTATE WINES2008 Portraits of Honour Red (Baco/Cabernet/Pinot Noir)French Macaroon Filled with Red Pepper Jelly & Brie |
Southbrook Vineyards2008 Triomphe Chardonnay Prosciutto & Pear Crostada with Smoked Comfort Cream |
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KONZELMANN ESTATE WINERY2010 Method Cuvée Close Rosé Cranberry, Pear, Gorgonzola & Walnut Strudel Roll |
Stonechurch Vineyards2009 Riesling Reserve Smoked Salmon Bisque |
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LAILEY VINEYARD2009 Cabernet Merlot Coq au Vin |
Stratus Vineyards2007 Tollgate Red Chef Stepen Treadwell's Farm-to-Table Pulled Lamb Shoulder |
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MALETA ESTATE WINERY2006 GRAPE BRAIN Cabernet Merlot Italian Pecorino Cheese on French Baguette Topped with Shiitake Mushroom & a drizzle of Biodynamic Crete Extra Virgin Olive Oil |
Strewn Winery2008 or 2009 Riesling (Semi-Dry) Winter Green Salad with Icewine Vinaigrette |
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MARYNISSEN ESTATES WINERY2007 MerlotProsciutto Slathered with Fig Spread Served on a Garlic Stick |
Sunnybrook Farm Estate Winery2010 Cherry Wine Chocolate Cherry Cookie |
PHotos
Taste the Season photos are coming soon.
transportation partners
The Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake encourage you to tour and taste responsibly. Please designate a driver who is not drinking or book with one of our local transportation partners. Click here for more information.
accommodation partners
To experience all 28 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.
dining
Click here to find our list of dining establishments we have grown to love. Any one could be the perfect pairing to your Taste the Season touring experience.

