Note: The Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake are hosting the popular Taste the Season event during the weekends in November. Here is the press release along with the list of pairings.
NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE — Touring passes for the Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake Taste the Season Touring Pass Event (Taste the Season) are now available for purchase.
The “must-do” event of the season features a seasonally-inspired VQA wine and food pairing at each of the 28 member wineries. The event takes place every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in November 2012 (November 2/3/4, 9/10/11, 16/17/18, 23/24/25), from 11 am to 5 pm.
In 2012, touring passes may also be used any event weekend. In the past, touring passes were valid for one pre-determined weekend selected by the visitor.
“Adding four extra touring days and allowing touring pass holders to redeem their tastings any weekend in November will encourage guests to savour not only the superb wine and food pairings, but the unmatched experience of touring Niagara-on-the-Lake wine country,” remarks Roselyn Dyck, committee chair, Taste the Season.
Touring passes are $44.25 per person (plus HST) and can be purchased online here or by calling Tourism Niagara-on-the-Lake at 905.468.1950. Touring passes can be used any Friday, Saturday and Sunday in November 2012, and are valid for one VQA wine and food pairing at each of the 28 Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Designated driver touring passes can also be purchased for $30 (plus HST).
A full list of seasonally inspired VQA wine and food pairings is below.
This year, a portion of the proceeds from the event will be given to Newark Neighbours.
Newark Neighbours assists the Niagara-on-the-Lake community by providing residents in need with food and clothing year-round. It also distributes food baskets and provides dinners during the holidays.
Every day the Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake welcome guests into wine country to savour the richness of the region and to experience the 28 distinct wineries, each with its own personality reflected in the wines they craft.
The pairings:
CATTAIL CREEK ESTATE WINERY
2009 Estate Pinot Noir
Wild Mushroom and Pancetta Ragout,
topped with crispy onions
NIAGARA COLLEGE TEACHING WINERY
2009 Dean’s List Pinot Noir
Pinot Braised Ontario Beef and
Root Vegetable Ragout
CHÂTEAU DES CHARMES
2009 Cabernet Merlot, Estate Bottled
Chipotle Braised Beef Mini Soft Taco,
with tomatillo salsa and goat’s milk
crème fraiche
PALATINE HILLS ESTATE WINERY
2008 Fumé Blanc, Proprietor’s Reserve
Crisped Potato and Cheese Perogie,
with creamy side
COLANERI ESTATE WINERY
2009 Visione Syrah
Beef slider marinated in award-winning
Syrah, with caramelized onions
and sundried tomatoes
PELLER ESTATES WINERY
Andrew Peller Signature Series Ice Cuvée
Black Garlic and Chantecler Chicken Terrine
with sweet corn purée
COYOTE’S RUN ESTATE WINERY
2010 Cabernet Merlot
Vietnamese Beef Spring Roll
PILLITTERI ESTATES WINERY
2010 Merlot
Chef Leighton’s World Famous Mac and Cheese
DIAMOND ESTATES
2008 Lakeview Cellars GMR Sparkling
Crispy Kettle Chips, with lemon-dill
cream cheese and smoked salmon
PONDVIEW ESTATE WINERY
2010 Bella Terra Barrel-Fermented Chardonnay
Diced Sweet Roasted Red Pepper
and Creamy Smoked Salmon Tartlet
HINTERBROOK ESTATE WINERY
2010 Deeply Red
‘Sophisto Joe’s’ Beef Braised in Red Wine,
served on an artisanal bun with aged
Jansen’s Cheddar
RAVINE VINEYARD ESTATE WINERY
2010 Cabernet Franc
Nine-Hour Smoked Ribs
THE ICE HOUSE WINERY
2007 Northern Ice Vidal
Fiesta Maize
REIF ESTATE WINERY
2010 Chardonnay
Sage and Apple Turkey Meatball,
in a Chardonnay cream sauce
INNISKILLIN WINES
2008 Vidal Icewine
Asian Inspired Chicken Wings
RIVERVIEW CELLARS ESTATE WINERY
2011 Riesling
Vegetarian Curry
JACKSON-TRIGGS NIAGARA ESTATE WINERY
2010 Black Series Meritage
House Cured Back Bacon and St. Paulin Grilled Cheese, served on grilled roasted garlic bread
with garden tomato and bacon jam
SOUTHBROOK VINEYARDS
2010 triomphe Cabernet Franc
Maple Parsnip Bisque
JOSEPH’S ESTATE WINES
2008 Late Harvest Vidal
Apple and Fig Square
STONECHURCH VINEYARDS
2009 Riesling Gewürztraminer
Spicy Lamb Chili
KONZELMANN ESTATE WINERY
2010 Canada Red
Kendal Vale Champion Brie, served with
braised organic beets and chutney on a crostini
STRATUS VINEYARDS
2009 Tollgate Red
Beef Brisket with Kozlick’s Crunchy Mustard
LAILEY VINEYARD
2010 Chardonnay
Spiced Squash Soup, with asiago
and rosemary shortbreads
STREWN WINERY
2006 Late Harvest Riesling
A Seasonal Sweet and Savoury Trio
MALETA ESTATE WINERY
2006 Grape Brain Cabernet-Merlot
Piave Vecchio cheese on French Baguette
topped with Spanish sun-dried tomatoes
and Greek extra-virgin olive oil
SUNNYBROOK FARM ESTATES WINERY
Iced Apple Wine
Apple Tart
MARYNISSEN ESTATES WINERY
2009 Bottoms Up
Phenomenal Pasta Primavera
TRIUS WINERY AT HILLEBRAND
2010 Trius Barrel Fermented Chardonnay
White Bean, Chorizo and Root Vegetable Cassoulet
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