Weekends in May
Event Returning May 2024!
Guests may choose from an Individual Tasting Passport (16 tastings for per person, $75 plus tax and service fee) or a Couple’s Passport (16 tastings per couple, $75 plus tax and service fee). Again, these passes give you access to all properties with a maximum of eight winery tastings in one day. In other words, both passes are for a maximum of sixteen tastings. If you want to taste at all twenty properties, you can add extra tastings to your passes. A couple tasting at eight wineries in one day would use one Couple’s Pass completely. An individual would need at least two days to visit all wineries. But whether Individual or Couple, you can also spread your visits out over the four three-day weekends and just visit two or three wineries at a time.
Tastings will be available from 11:00am to 5:00pm. When purchasing your passes, you will indicate the wineries you wish to visit and on what date. (You are no longer required to book a specific time for your visit.)
* if you are tasting in groups larger than eight, please call each winery BEFORE you arrive in order for them to make preparations for your group.
Reservations will close at 6 am the day before event date. We also have designated driver passes available at a discounted rate available on the ticketing website.
You will reserve your winery selection when you purchase your passports, and these will be confirmed by email afterwards. Descriptions of all available tastings are listed below.
See below for our 2023 offerings!
Bella Terra Vineyards
Roast Beef and Red
Indulge in our delicious Roast Beef Panini with melted Gouda cheese, topped in a rich garlic aioli BBQ sauce and a gherkin pickle! There’s no better way to enjoy this than with a glass of Bella Terra red wine. Our Bella Terra Red marries together the three main red varietals that we grow in our estate vineyards: Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Château des Charmes
A Taste of Italy at the Chateau
A beautifully constructed fried Spinach and Ricotta Arancini on a bed of a century old basil tomato sauce recipe, from the CheeseBoutique, topped with only the best 3-year aged Parmigiano Reggiano Vecchio from Italy. To complement we have selected our newly released 2020 Gamay Noir. The perfect appetizer before the BBQ.
Inniskillin
Discover the Mastery of Barrel and Smoke
Enjoy our 2021 Discovery Series Barrel Fermented Sauvignon Blanc paired with a pancake topped with caviar, smoked sour cream, and finely chopped chives. Inniskillin Estate Chef Robert Travnytskyi masters this unique pairing, illuminating how barrel fermentation and ‘smoking’ impart incredible depth to wine and foods alike.
Niagara College Teaching Winery & Brewery
Pozole and Pinot Grigio
Citrus and coriander grilled chicken “Pozole” with fresh cilantro, tomatillo, and corn tostada. Paired with NC Teaching Winery 2019 “Balance” Sauvignon Blanc. This dish is gluten and dairy free. Vegetarian option available upon request.
Pillitteri Estates Winery
Seared Chicken with Peach Salsa
Enjoy our house marinated seared chicken served with a fresh and vibrant summer peach salsa to jump start the upcoming season! Prepared by Chef Michael Zappitelli of BarrelHead at Pillitteri to bring out the best in our 2019 Unoaked Chardonnay!
Queenston Mile Vineyard
Not Your Mom’s Casserole
Treat yourself and your nostalgia to Chef Josh’s take on this family delicacy! He will be recreating this family classic with braised beef, melty cheese, and cavatelli pasta sprinkled with breadcrumbs and micro greens. Enjoy alongside one of our favourites – our 2017 Pinot Noir.
Reif Estate Winery
Spring To Sausage!
Reif’s popular pairing is a gourmet bite of sausage topped with your choice of our signature Tarragon & Riesling Mustard, pineapple salsa, or gooey aged white cheddar, paired alongside our classic Riesling! Our Riesling offers aromas and flavours of peach, pear, apple, and lemon citrus. You’ll be sure to be licking your fingers afterwards!
Shiny Apple Cider, Home of Fresh Wines
Peace.Love.Tacos
If you, like us, believe that everyday should be Taco Tuesday, then we’ve got you covered! Featuring our FRESH Sparkling Moscato paired with a corn tortilla filled with tender shredded BBQ pulled pork topped with a spicy black bean and charred corn salsa. Deliciosa!
Wayne Gretzky Estates
‘Roll’ Into Spring
Roll’ into Spring this year and come to Gretzky’s this season for Sip & Sizzle. We’re serving a vegetarian Spring Roll topped with Drunken Pineapple Jalapeno Salsa and spicy Gochujang Crema. Paired with our Founders Series Sauvignon Blanc with bright acidity and tropical flavours to complement the dish.