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Wine & Herb
Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays in May 2013 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
Touring passes are $43 per person (plus HST), entitling the holder to a VQA wine and food pairing at each winery. Valid every event weekend.
Or, purchase at our member wineries and by calling 905.468.1950.
designated driver touring pass
Valid for food offerings and non-alcoholic drinks only; limit one designated driver touring pass per purchase. Click here to buy now. Or, purchase by phoning 905.468.1950.
2013 PAirings
Please be aware that food pairings may contain traces of peanuts and/or other tree nuts.
Between the Lines WineryHerb Inspiration: Chives2011 Riesling Crusty Spring Buns Filled with a Tasty Chive Cream |
Niagara College Teaching WineryHerb Inspiration: Chives (Garlic)2010 Sauvignon Blanc Spring Asparagus with Peppered Goat Cheese and Olive Oil |
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CATTAIL CREEK ESTATE WINERYHerb Inspiration: French Thyme2011 Serendipity Rosé Turkey Sliders with French Thyme topped with Cattail Creek's Rhubarb Chutney |
Palatine Hills Estate WineryHerb Inspiration: Garden Sage2011 Quattro Mango Jerk Chicken with Garden Sage |
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CHÂTEAU DES CHARMESHerb Inspiration: Basil (Lemon)2011 Aligote Coq au Vin Chicken Breast and Smoked Chili Lemon Emulsion |
Peller Estates WineryHerb Inspiration: Tarragon2011 Private Reserve Sauvignon Blanc Halibut, Spring Asparagus and Estate Tarragon Roulade |
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COLANERI Estate WineryHerb Inspiration: Garlic2009 Chardonnay Turkey Tetrazzini with Liberina's Roasted Garlic Cream Sauce |
Pillitteri Estates WineryHerb Inspiration: Caraway2010 Merlot White Bean Cassoulet with Home Grown Pingue Caraway Sausage |
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COYOTE'S RUN ESTATE WINERYHerb Inspiration: Hoja Santa2009 Red Paw Vineyard Syrah Adabo and Red Paw Syrah Braised Beef Tostado (Mexican Pizza) |
PondView Estate WineryHerb Inspiration: Coriander2011 Harmony Red Crispy Gingered and Coriander Herbed Savoury Pork Rib |
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diamond Estates - The WineryHerb Inspiration: Lemon Grass2011 Dan Aykroyd Sauvignon Blanc Spring Rolls with Lemon Grass Dipping Sauce and Cucumber Salad |
Ravine Vineyard Estate WineryHerb Inspiration: Sage2011 Sand & Gravel Cabernet Franc Pork & Sage Meatballs with Pure & Free Lowrey Bros. Tomato Sauce |
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HInterbrook Estate WINERYHerb Inspiration: Saffron2011 Riesling Potato Croquettes with Saffron Aioli |
Reif Estate WineryHerb Inspiration: Italian Parsley2011 "The Empress" Chardonnay Italian Parsley and "Grimo" Walnut Pesto Pasta Salad |
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INNISKILLIN WINEsHerb Inspiration: CilantroLate Autumn Riesling Kent Farms Chicken Curry with Gomes Tomato and Cilantro |
Riverview Cellars Estate WineryHerb Inspiration: Mojito Mint2011 Bianco Riesling Gewurztraminer Mojito Mint Pistachio Ice Cream |
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jaCKSON-TRIGGS NIAGARA ESTATE WINERYHerb Inspiration: Pennyroyal2010 Silver Series Chardonnay Pennyroyal Tea Hodge Podge - "Neeps and tatties" from winter, Snap Peas and House Smoked Spring Salmon |
SMall Talk VineyardsHerb Inspiration: French Sorrel2011 "For the Host" Sauvignon Blanc Chilled Spring Pea and Sorrel Soup |
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JOSEPH’S ESTATE WINESHerb Inspiration: English Lavender2009 Baco Merlot Lavender Asiago Shortbread |
Southbrook VineyardsHerb Inspiration: Arugula2011 Triomphe Cabernet Franc Rosé Spring Arugula Pesto Pasta with Crumbled Monforte "Elsie" Goat Milk Cheese |
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KONZELMANN ESTATE WINERYHerb Inspiration: Rosemary2011 Pinot Noir Chicken Slider served with Sun-Dried Tomato and Feta Sauce |
Stratus VineyardsHerb Inspiration: Coriander2010 Mosaic Coriander Carrot Shooter |
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LAILEY VINEYARDHerb Inspiration: Fennel2011 Vidal Braised Fennel Sausage on a Bun |
Strewn WineryHerb Inspiration: Basil2009 Riesling Semi-Dry "Basil Sampler": Three Pepper with Basil and Lemon Bruschetta, Creamy Goat Cheese and Basil Spread, Sundried Tomato and Basil Tapenade |
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MARYNISSEN ESTATES WINERYHerb Inspiration: Sage (Peppery)2009 Merlot Seared Sage Pork Belly with Merlot Soaked Cherries |
Sunnybrook Farm Estate WineryHerb Inspiration: GingerPeach Blossom Spiced Peach Chutney with Tortilla Chips |
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Trius winery at HILLEBRANDHerb Inspiration: Small Leaf Basil2012 Trius Sauvignon Blanc Chilled Vine Tomato and Sweet Pepper Soup with Garden Basil Pesto |
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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 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.
