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Niagara-on-the-Lake
Throughout winter
Hillebrand's
Wine Country Culinary Weekends will be held on December 12 and
13, 1998, February 6 and 7, 1999 and March 20 and 21, 1999.
The price is $100 per person, exclusive of accommodation, and
reservations are required. A referral service is available for
accommodations by calling 1 (800) 582-8412.
December
Stonechurch
In Our Gallery now through to the new year - The fabulous photography
of Charlotte Letkemann. No Charge, just come and enjoy!
January
Hillebrand's New
Year's Eve
Welcome in the New Year with a candlelight dinner of wine country
cuisine, overlooking the icewine vineyards from the cozy confines of Hillebrand's
Vineyard Café. There are two seatings available,
with the second including live music, dancing and party favors.
The price is $60 per person for the first seating, $100 for the second.
Reservations are required.
January 15 and 16, 1999
Hillebrand's
Robert Burns Dinner
Hillebrand invites you to don your family tartan (or just one you like)
and celebrate the famed Scotsman. The price is $60 per person, including
a special theme menu, traditional ceremonies, Scottish dancers, and musical
entertainment. Reservations are required.
January 22 - 24
Hillebrand’s Icewine Festival (Niagara-on-the-Lake)
Contact: Hillebrand Winery 905 468-7123,
Hillebrand
Culinary workshops, demonstrations of icewine chocolate making, horse-drawn
wagon rides of the vineyard, ice sculpture displays and more.
January 16th & 17th
Stonechurch- In celebration
of the Grape and Wine Festival's Xerox "Images of Winter" Icewine event,
we will be featuring 3 vintages of Icewine at our Tasting Bar. Cost - $7.00
and you take home the ISO tasting glass etched with the Stonechurch Vineyards
logo.
February
February 6th
Stonechurch "Cooking
With Wine."
Learn about how and when to incorporate wine into cooking your favorite
dishes: from 12:00 - 3:00 in our retail store. Chef Peter Ochitwa from
Mad Apples Restaurant in Toronto, will be on hand to show you the subtle
and effective differences wine can make. No Charge.
February 6th & 7th
Stonechurch Kick off
the "Days of Wine and Roses" with the annual 'Bread and Wine Pairing' taking
place at the individual wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Each winery sources
a unique bread and pairs it with wine. Cost - $2.00/person.
February 7&8, 14&15, and 21&22
The Days of Wine And Roses
Drive the scenic wine route and visit each of the wineries as they
present individual special events and tastings to celebrate these three
special weekends in February. For Information: please call the wineries
themselves, or check the internet for their individual web-sites.
February 7th & 8th
Winter Wine & Roses
Seminars on Niagara's Famous Icewine will be conducted throughout the
weekend, paired with tastings of Reif
Estate Icewine.
February 13th
Stonechurch "It's
Murder My Dear...
"There's been a 'murder' at the winery and as our guests you may be
suspect!!! As the details of the crime are revealed, enjoy a sumptuous
feast created by Chef Peter Ochitwa, hopefully by the time dessert is served
you will solve the mystery. Cost - $75.00/person.
February 14th
Stonechurch In
the spirit of this symbolic day we will feature the release of our new
1998 Baco Noir paired with delectable chocolates. Cost - $5.00/person and
you keep the ISO glass etched with the Stonechurch logo.
February 14th & 15th
Reif Estate
A Champagne Celebration
Champagne tastings with Champagne Truffles to help sweethearts celebrate
Valentines. Seminars on the making of Champagne will be the focus of these
two romantic days.
Hillebrand's
Valentine's Dinner
Spend a romantic candlelight dinner with your Valentine at Hillebrand
Estates this year. An ever-popular event, Hillebrand's Vineyard Café
is now offering its Valentine dinner on February 12 and 13, as well as
February 14, 1999. The price is $60 and reservations are required.
February 20th
Stonechurch
"Siberian Summer"
with Chef Peter Ochitwa of Mad Apples Restaurant in Toronto joins us
at the BBQ from 12 - 3. Peter will be creating savory delights in the great
ourdoors while you mingle by the fire inside and enjoy cooking demonstrations
and mulled wine. Cost: BBQ = $4.95
February 21st & 22nd
Reif Estate
Red, Red Wine
Red roses and Bordeaux style wines are the theme of these two days.
Matched with tempting chocolate treats, it's the way to finish off the
most romantic month of the year
March
March 5th, 6th, and 7th, 1999
Cuvée 1999
Friday, March 5th
Cuvée 1999 Gala Evening
Old world charm and a stately Georgian inn provide the
perfect backdrop for an exciting, sophisticated eveningcreated just for
you. As night falls, your sojourn to an unforgettable wine adventure begins.
The mood is set to entice your senses with the world-class wines of Ontario
complemented by a culinary extravaganza prepared by seven of Canada's finest
chefs. Grand entertainment has been provided to further enhance your evening
filled with magic and adventure. Join us at Queens Landing Inn, Niagara-on-the-Lake,
as, connoisseurs gather together to celebrate winemaking excellence.
Time: 7:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Location: Queen's Landing Inn,
Niagara-on-the-Lake
Dress: Black Tie Optional
Cost: $150.00
Space is limited and your prompt
reply is greatly appreciated.
For Information, or reservations:
Grey Gables School,
(905)685-4577, ask for the Cuvée
Co-ordinator
Friday, March 5th
Après Cuvée
For your listening and dancing pleasure, Candlelight Jazz will be featured
in The Tiara Dining Room of Queen's Landing Inn. This great music along
with coffee and dessert will continue long into the night following the
Gala. Attendance is included with the Gala admission ticket.
Friday, March 5th
Silent Auction, Presented by Brock University
As A part of your Cuvée 1999 experience, be sure to place your
bid on the extraordinary array of limited edition and vintage wines from
the private cellars of Canada's leading vintners.
Time: 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Location: Brock University
Saturday, March 6th
Experts' Tasting: An Examination of Ontario Chardonnay
in the Nineties
The Experts' Tasting will provide an analysis of recent developments
in Chardonnay winemaking techniques within a retrospective context. A number
of different styles will be highlighted. The Experts' Tasting will be conducted
under the auspices of Brock University's Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture
Institute. Invitation Only.
Saturday, March 6th and Sunday March 7, 1999
Cuvée on Route
Cuvée En Route will feature a series of private, educationally-oriented
tastings . Your Friday Cuvée Gala Evening
Ticket will be your Passport for free admission. A number of the wineries
will also be hosting elegant luncheons and dinners throughout Cuvée
weekend. Each event is individually priced. All tastings and special events
must be directly booked with the wineries. Dates and times can be found
within the Cuvée En Route brochure.A passport to Cuvée En
Route is Available for $20.00 if no Cuvée Evening Gala ticket is
purchased; please contact Grey Gables School (905)685-4577, Cuvée
Co-ordinator.
March, 9th and 10th
Toronto Wine and Cheese Show
-more information to follow
Niagara Falls
January
Winter Festival of Lights (Niagara Falls) until January 19, 1999
http://www.tourismniagara.com/nfcvcb/wfol/wfol.html
Contact: Convention Bureau 905 356-6061
A visual extravaganza of lighting displays featuring Disney’s motion
light displays in Queen Victoria Park. Detailed program available.
Xerox "Images of Winter" Icewine Evening (Niagara
Falls) January 15
Contact: Grape & Wine Festival Office 905 688-0212, http://www.niagarafest.on.ca/
Over 120 Ontario Icewines are featured and paired with desserts. Held
at the Skyline Brock, 8-11pm.
Fort Erie
Winterfest (Fort Erie)
until January 11, 1998
Contact: Economic Development Corp., (905) 871-1332 tourismniagara.com/forterie
A winter lighting extravaganza beginning in Fort Erie at Mather Arch
extending 35, miles up the Niagara Parkway. Weekend family entertainment
in Fort Erie to include concerts, Santa Claus parade, live nativity, fireworks
and more.
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