Weekends in May

Niagara-on-the-Lake’s casual spring celebration of great wine and fresh herbs! Spend a weekend in May exploring our neighbourhood of 22 wineries with your Wine & Herb touring pass. As you tour, each stop will feature a different herb-themed food pairing matched to a premium Niagara VQA wine selected to highlight the flavour and aroma of the herb. Click here for more information and to order touring passes. Your touring pass may be used any weekend in May.

Advance price for touring passes is $38 (until April 23) $43 as of April 24 (plus applicable taxes). Passes can be purchased online at www.niagaraonthelake.com or by calling 905.468.1950. After April 24, passes are also available at the wineries.


 

Your Touring Pass entitles you to one pairing at each of our member wineries and is valid for any of our event weekends in May.

Wine and herb pairings will be offered May 1-2, 8-9, 15-16, 22-23 and 29-30 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

 

Cattail Creek Estate Winery
2007 Chardonnay Musque
Lemon Basil
Asian Wontons with Lemon Basil Pesto

Château des Charmes
2007 Cabernet Franc
Oregano
Goat Cheese Tart with Oregano Marinated Grape Tomato

Coyote's Run Estate Winery
2009 Pinot Gris/ Pinot Blanc
Saffron
Spring Vegetable ‘Paella’ with Seared Shrimp and Saffron Aioli

Hillebrand Winery
2008 Artist Series ‘Limited Edition’ Sauvignon Blan
Cilantro
Spring Asparagus and Garden Cilantro Pesto

Inniskillin Wines
2008 Pinot Grigio ‘Winemaker’s Series’
Tarragon (French)
Tarragon Ricotta Croustade, Oven Dried Tomato

Jackson-Triggs Niagara Estate Winery
2007 Gewürztraminer ‘Grand Reserve’
Arugula
Arugula Chevre Tart

Joseph's Estate Wines
2006 Caroline Gamay Rosé
Parsley
Profiterole with Parsely,Tomatoes and Goat Cheese

Konzelmann Estate Winery
2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
Thyme
Braised Venison in Thyme, Cabernet & Fig reduction with Goat Cheese Scone

Lailey Vineyard
2008 Riesling
Dill
Dill Spring Rolls

Maleta
2005 Grape Brain Cabernet
Lavender
Lavender Honey Drizzled over Québec Organic Aged Cheddar Cheese on Ravine Bakery Artisanal Wood-Fired Bread

Marynissen Estates Winery
2007 Solstice
Marjoram
Ragu Toscana Served on Focaccia

Niagara College Teaching Winery
2007 Chardonnay Unoaked
French Sorrel
French Sorrel Vichyssoise

Palatine Hills Estate Winery
2008 Lakeshore Red
Rosemary (BBQ)
Sliders Dressed with Rosemary BBQ Sauce

Peller Estate
2008 Private Reserve Pinot Gris
Lemon Balm
Lemon Balm Sweet Cake

Pillitteri Estates Winery
2007 Merlot
Chives
Double Smoked Bacon and Chive Cornbread Cake with Peppered Merlot Jelly

Ravine Estate Winery
2008 Cabernet Franc Rosé
Sage
Veal Saltimbocca 

Reif Estate Winery
2006 Sauvignon Blanc
Basil
Ontario Buffalo Mozzarella and Basil Pizza

Southbrook Vineyards
2009 Fresh White
Basil Cinnamon
Southbrook Shooter

Stonechurch Vineyards
2008 Syrah Rosé
Rosemary
Caramelized Onion & Proscuitto Pissaladiere on a French Flatbread

Stratus
2006 Wildass White
Fennel
Stone Road Grille Smoked Salmon on Fennel Slaw with Crème Fraiche

Strewn
2006 Cabernet Franc
Bay Laurel
Three Cheese and Tomato Pinwheel

Sunnybrook Farm Estate Winery
2009 Golden Plum
Curry
Curried Cream Cheese and Chutney Spread with a Black Pepper Cracker

 
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.
Niagara Classic Cabs
905-262-0005
www.niagaraclassiccabs.com		 Niagara Wine Tour International
905-468-1300
www.niagaraworldwinetours.com
Niagara Vintage Wine Tours
1-866-628-5428
www.niagaravintagewinetours.com


Make a weekend of it! Wine & Herb Getaway packages including touring pass and overnight accommodation starting at $115 (CDN) per person. Click here to visit the Niagara-on-the-Lake Chamber of Commerce website for details and booking

Also see the White Oaks Conference Resort & Spa Wine & Herb Package by clicking here.