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Annual Niagara Icewine Festival gears up for January fun

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NOTE: The Niagara Icewine Festival is coming up in mid-January. Here is what you need to know from press releases issued by Wine Country Ontario and the festival itself:

Every year, for the month of January, Wine Country Ontario celebrates one of Canada’s most cherished products, Ontario Icewine.

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Niagara’s annual Icewine Festival, unique in the wine world, is a time when consumers have the best opportunities to discover and enjoy the delicious and luscious sensations of Icewine while taking part in unforgettable Icewine-inspired experiences.

WINE COUNTRY ONTARIO - Icewine LugeWhile Icewine can and should be enjoyed any time of the year, January is a special time when the Niagara region turns into a wintry wonderland, a magical place like no other.

Wine enthusiasts, cocktail fans, foodies and music lovers alike can choose from a collection of Icewine related events reflecting the authentic and local flavours of Ontario.

Events will be hosted throughout the Niagara region and at the outdoor street festivals in the towns of Niagara-on-the-Lake and Jordan Village where visitors can warm up to cozy open fires, admire sparkling ice sculptures and enjoy live entertainment.

Activities include an annual Icewine Gala, casual and formal culinary experiences, food and cocktail competitions, an outdoor concert and action-packed winemaker challenges.

Guests can also purchase a Discovery Pass, where visitors can choose from over 30 incredible wine and culinary experiences along the Wine Route. And while Icewine is the focus of this annual celebration, visitors also have the opportunity to taste festive sparkling wines and sensational VQA red and white wines.

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Niagara Icewine Festival

The 17th Annual Niagara Icewine Festival is around the corner and the time is right to plan your January getaway to Niagara. Friday Jan. 13, lay claim to Niagara’s hottest ticket, as the Fallsview Casino Resort Grand Hall is transformed into an evening of luxury and opulence.

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During Icewine Unveiled, a Masquerade Gala, guests will experience Canada’s largest showcase of VQA Icewines and table wines and culinary creations that are as delicious as they are beautiful.

In the Grande Hall there will be over 30 wineries showcasing close to 150 Icewines and Table wines. The Fallsview Casino Resort famed chefs are preparing five unique culinary stations to tantalize the palate along with artisanal cheese presented by the Dairy Farmers of Canada.

WINE COUNTRY ONTARIO - Icewine GalaAnd to further heighten this incredible sensory experience, Inniskillin Wines will launch; Wine Awakenings, an Icewine Aroma Kit containing the most common aromas found in Icewines. And to complete the night there will be the Sears Canada Silent auction and incredible live entertainment.

On Jan. 14, the 7th Annual Winterfest in the Square will be held in the City’s Historic Market Square from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm and will feature VQA table and wines and of course Icewine from across the Niagara Region.

Culinary delights will be made available by local restaurants and chefs as well as the Dairy Farmers of Canada. Live entertainment featuring Cleveland 351 will provide the right mix of casual musical entertainment for all ages.

During the three weekends of Icewine experiences; Deborah Levy from Dairy Farmers of Canada will present six unique Niagara wine and artisanal cheese seminars. Working closely with each winery; Deborah will present cheese selections that truly complement the various winemakers’ style and of course incredible Canadian Icewines.

WINE COUNTRY ONTARIO - Icewine GlassesThe Niagara Icewine Festival would not be complete without the popular Discovery Pass Program where visitors can experience six unique wine pairings at local wineries.

Choose from over 30 incredible Wine and Culinary experiences along the famed Wine Route. Discovery Passes are available at Festival Office or participating wineries.

For a complete listing of all Icewine Festival programming and events, visit here.

For information on Icewine facts visit the Wine Country Ontario media centre for the Story on Icewine here.

For video presentation on the festival go here.