A new Niagara brand is born, Back 10 Cellars, plus reviews for G. Marquis Vineyard wines

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The stories of small winemakers in Niagara are endless and how they got to be where they are is as varied as the wines they choose to make.

Launch of 2013 Ontario Lieutenant Governor’s Wine Awards

Note: With fewer and fewer wine competitions out there for Canadian wines, it’s refreshing to hear that a new tradition continues to show the flag for Ontario wines. The 2013 Lieutenant Governor’s Wine Awards is sending out a call for Ontario wineries to get their wines submitted for judging....

Tutored wine tastings, wining and dining at the Niagara Food and Wine Expo

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By Mike Lowe The Niagara Food & Wine Expo is gearing up for this year’s show with plenty of opportunities to sample fine food, wine, beer and spirits. Last year’s event — see here for coverage — was well attended with no shortage of tasty options to tantalize the...

Peller welcomes back Food Truck Eats, new grape grower chair named and a Riesling Challenge

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Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Peller Estates Winery is bringing back one of the biggest Food Truck events in Canada during the May long weekend. Food Truck Eats at Peller Estates Winery takes place on Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19 beside Peller Estates’ picturesque estate vineyards. The event will feature 20...

Reif’s Magician, Bachelder’s Burgundy, Chateau des Charmes’ top wine and a PEC gem lead Vintages release

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Only four wines from Niagara are being released at Vintages this Saturday so we’re going a little farther afield to Prince Edward County and Burgundy (with a Niagara connection) for some LCBO recommendations this week.