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Wine & Herb
fridays, saturdays & sundays in May 2012
May 4-6, 11-13, 18-20, 25-27 FROM 11 AM TO 5 PM
Kick-off the sunny season with Niagara-on-the-Lake’s casual spring celebration of great wine and fresh herbs! Spend a weekend exploring our neighbourhood of wineries and enjoy different herb-themed food pairing matched to a premium VQA wine selected to highlight the flavour and aroma of the herb.
If you are travelling with a group of 10 or more guests, please call ahead to the wineries you plan to visit with your approximate arrival time, so that we may serve you better and make your experience an enjoyable one!
purchase tickets
Buy your Wine & Herb touring passes today for $43 per person, plus applicable taxes. Touring passes can be used any of the event weekends.
Touring passes can be purchased online or by calling Tourism Niagara-on-the-Lake at 905.468.1950.
NEW designated driver touring pass
$30 per designated driver, plus applicable taxes (valid for food offerings and non-alcoholic drinks only; limit one designated driver touring pass per purchase). Click here to buy a designated driver touring pass, or call Tourism Niagara-on-the-Lake at 905.468.1950.
PAirings
Please be aware that food pairings may contain traces of peanuts and/or other tree nuts.
CATTAIL CREEK ESTATE WINERYHerb Inspiration: Dill2009 Gamay Noir Meatballs in a Mustard Dill Sauce |
MARYNISSEN ESTATES WINERYHerb Inspiration: Sweet Basil2009 ChardonnayCold Gazpacho |
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CHÂTEAU DES CHARMESHerb Inspiration: Lemon Verbena2010 Generation Seven WhiteSavoury Lemon Scone |
Niagara College Teaching WineryHerb Inspiration: Chives2009 Sauvignon BlancFive Spice Ontario Pork Loin with Mango Chili Salsa |
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COLANERI Estate WineryHerb Inspiration: Italian Basil2011 “Cavallone” Pinot Grigio "Panini Pizazz" |
Palatine Hills Estate WineryHerb Inspiration: Anise Hyssop2008 Neufeld Vineyard Chardonnay Cannonball Ice Cream with Warmed Anise Caramel |
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COYOTE'S RUN ESTATE WINERYHerb Inspiration: Lemon Grass2010 Five Mile White (Riesling, Pinot Blanc, Gewürztraminer) Thai Spiced Pulled-Pork |
Peller Estates WineryHerb Inspiration: ChervilAndrew Peller Signature Series Ice Cuvée Slow Braised Beef & Wild Mushroom Stew with Chervil Crème Fraiche |
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diamond Estates - The WineryHerb Inspiration: Oregano2007 Lakeview Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon ReserveSweetie Pie’s Caramelized Onion, Roasted Tomato & Oregano Fococcia |
Pillitteri Estates WineryHerb Inspiration: Bergamont2010 Straight Up White Bergamont-Infused Cupcakes |
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HILLEBRAND WINERYHerb Inspiration: Coriander2010 Artist Series Limited Edition GewürztraminerSpring Carrot & Coriander Soup |
PondView Estate WineryHerb Inspiration: Garlic2010 Cabernet/Merlot Braised Lamb Cassoulet with Roasted Garlic & Lentils |
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HInterbrook Estate WINERYHerb Inspiration: Small Leaf Basil2010 Cabernet SauvignonSoft Flatbread Topped with Basil Pesto, Chopped Pecans & Mozzarella Cheese |
Ravine Vineyard Estate WineryHerb Inspiration: Citrus Thyme2009 Estate Riesling Lemon Thyme Citron Tart |
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THE ICE HOUSE WINERYHerb Inspiration: Arugula2006 Vintner’s Reserve Chilled Arugula Pesto Pasta |
Reif Estate WineryHerb Inspiration: Herbs de Provence2008 Gamay Noir Herbes de Provence Goat Cheese & Sweet Potato Tart |
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INNISKILLIN WINEsHerb Inspiration: Bronze Fennel2011 Core Series Pinot Noir RoséPotato & Fennel Soup with Confit Pork Shoulder |
Riverview Cellars Estate WineryHerb Inspiration: Cilantro2010 Bianco Riesling/Gewürztraminer Tortilla Soup with Cilantro Crème Franchise |
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jaCKSON-TRIGGS NIAGARA ESTATE WINERYHerb Inspiration: Saffron2009 Black Series Gewürztraminer 24 Hour Tomato “Pizza” with Saffron Aioli |
Southbrook VineyardsHerb Inspiration: Rosemary2011 Triomphe Cabernet Franc Rosé "Chips & Dip" Housemade Rosemary Potato Chips served with Garlic Scape & Cracked Pepper Dip |
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JOSEPH’S ESTATE WINESHerb Inspiration: Thyme2007 VQA Riesling (Off-Dry 1)Lemon & Thyme Crumble Square |
Stonechurch VineyardsHerb Inspiration: Parsley2009 Sauvignon Blanc Tabbouleh |
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KONZELMANN ESTATE WINERYHerb Inspiration: Lavender2010 Late Harvest Gewürztraminer Honey & Lavender Biscotti |
Stratus VineyardsHerb Inspiration: Sage2008 Wildass Red Souffle of Caramelized Shallot, Brown Butter, Royal Blue Cheese, Sage & Yellow Finn |
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LAILEY VINEYARDHerb Inspiration: French Tarragon2011 Unoaked Chardonnay French Tarragon Chicken Salad Slider on a Sweet Potato Roll |
Strewn WineryHerb Inspiration: Mint2008 Sauvignon Blanc Spring Salad with Mint Vinaigrette, Asparagus & Feta |
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MALETA ESTATE WINERYHerb Inspiration: Pineapple Sage2008 Grape Brain Riesling Baguette Topped with Brie, Fresh Pineapple & Pineapple Sage Marmalade |
Sunnybrook Farm Estate WineryHerb Inspiration: GingerPeach Blossom Gingered Figs |
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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 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.
dine in Canada's #1 Food and Wine Destination
Any one of the 17 Signature Kitchens of Niagara-on-the-Lake could be the perfect pairing to your Wine & Herb touring experience. Click here to find a list of dining establishments.
