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Inniskillin Niagara is proud to participate in many Festivals and Events throughout the calendar year as well as host our own unique events from our Author Series, Wine and Culinary Pairings, Chef Demonstrations and our I.C².E. - Inniskillin Cool Culinary Experience - a unique evening interwoven with winters gift to the wine lover - Icewine! Details of listed events below.



August 1, 2008 to August 31, 2008Wine & Food Pairing
Daily 11:00am - 4:00pm
Celebrate the Niagara-on-the-Lake Peach Festival with us and enjoy our Riesling Reserve with grilled and chilled peaches with honeyed ricotta, $5.00 per pairing; the Piazza.
 
Vidal Icewine with Sweet Chevre Souffle with Peach Sauce, $10.00 per pairing; Founders Hall. Recipe from the book ICEWINE: Extreme Winemaking (Ziraldo and Kaiser 2007)
 
 

August 1, 2008 to August 31, 20082008 Olympic Celebration
As the Beijing Olympics begin we officially release our 2006 Vidal Icewine with commemorative label by Canadian Artist Gordon Halloran, famous for Paintings Below Zero.  Available for tasting at the Icewine Tasting Bar as well as for purchasing in the Wine Boutique.  $59.95 (375ml).
 
Inniskillin is a winery of Vincor Canada, Official Supplier of The Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

August 1, 2008 to August 31, 2008Riedel Stemware Seminar
Daily @ 11:30am & 3:30pm $30pp

August 1, 2008 to August 31, 2008Daily Tours & Tastings
Boutique Hours: 10am - 6pm
Public Tours Daily @ 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm, 3.30pm & 4.30pm - $5 p/p redeemable towards wine purchase
French Tour Available Daily @ 1.30pm - $5 p/p redeemable towards wine purchase
Tasting Bars – Table Wine Tasting Bar & Icewine Tasting Bar
Rustic Vineyard Fare – Vineyard Board $15 Tapas $5 Wine by the Glass $5 - Niagara Food Specialties
August 30, 2008Meet Lynn Ogryzlo, Author of NIAGARA COOKS
Location: Founders' Hall: 2:00 - 4:00pm
A delicious adventure of local foods from farm to table.
Beyond a cookbook for every meal and every season, Lynn assists the reader to the sources of local food and insight into the people who grow them. Forward by Inniskillin Cofounder Donald Ziraldo.
Lynn Ogryzlo’s culinary passion has led her to become a very accomplished wine and food writer, the Founder of the Niagara Culinary Trail and the host of the segment of Niagara’s Culinary wealth on CHCH-TV Niagara Express.
 

September 1, 2008 to September 30, 2008Harvest Time
11:00am - 4:00pm - Daily for the entire month of September, no reservations needed.  We will be featuring Harvest Discovery Tour with four stations throughout the winery.  Start with our Riesling Reserve as you arrive at Concierge Desk then move to the Underground Library to sample barrel aged Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, both from our Montague Vineyard along with a sampling of artisan cheeses; complete your Discovery in the Vidal Icewine Vineyard next to The Piazza for a sample of our newly released 2006 Olympic Vidal Icewine with commemorative label by Canadian Artist Gordon Halloran, famous for his Paintings Below Zero.
Available for tasting at the Icewine Tasting Bar as well as for purchasing in the Wine Boutique.
$59.95 (375ml)

September 1, 2008 to September 30, 2008Wine & Food Pairing
Location: Founders' Hall
Daily 11:00am – 4:00pm
Cabernet Franc Icewine with Peaches and Raspberry Icewine Puree; $10 per sampling
Recipe from the book ICEWINE: Extreme Winemaking (Ziraldo and Kaiser 2007)

September 1, 2008 to September 30, 2008Daily Tours & Tastings
Boutique Hours: 10am - 6pm
Public Tours Daily @ 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm, 3.30pm & 4.30pm - $5 p/p redeemable towards wine purchase
French Tour Available Daily @ 1.30pm - $5 p/p redeemable towards wine purchase
Tasting Bars – Table Wine Tasting Bar & Icewine Tasting Bar
Rustic Vineyard Fare – Vineyard Board $15 Tapas $5 Wine by the Glass $5 - Niagara Food Specialties

September 1, 2008 to September 30, 2008Niagara Wine Festival

The start of the grape harvest begins and brings the Niagara Wine Festival from September 19th to 28th.  www.niagaragrapeandwinefestival.com

This exciting Festival encompasses a long history of grape and wine events with the culmination being the Grand Parade in St. Catharines on September 27th, 2008


September 1, 2008 to September 30, 2008Vine to Glass
During September and October we will be featuring at our Tasting Bar the freshly harvested grapes which you can taste with the wine of the same variety: raw product with the end product.

September 20, 2008I.C².E.” Inniskillin Cool Culinary Experience
I.C².E. will prove to be a one of a kind dinner experience that showcases culinary interaction with unique food and wine pairings, including our famous Icewine. Relax, unwind and let us guide your experience. $150pp inclusive. Reserve @ 905-468-2187 Ext. 5403
September 27, 2008I.C².E.” Inniskillin Cool Culinary Experience

SOLD OUT

I.C².E. will prove to be a one of a kind dinner experience that showcases culinary interaction with unique food and wine pairings, including our famous Icewine. Relax, unwind and let us guide your experience. $150pp inclusive. Reserve @ 905-468-2187 Ext. 5403


October 1, 2008 to October 31, 2008Wine & Food Pairing
Location: Founders' Hall

Daily 11:00am - 4:00pm

Founders' Pinot Noir with Cinnamon Scented Soup - $5.00 per sampling.


October 1, 2008 to October 31, 2008Daily Tours & Tastings
Boutique Hours: 10am - 6pm
Public Tours Daily @ 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm, 3.30pm & 4.30pm - $5 p/p redeemable towards wine purchase
French Tour Available Daily @ 1.30pm - $5 p/p redeemable towards wine purchase
Tasting Bars – Table Wine Tasting Bar & Icewine Tasting Bar
Rustic Vineyard Fare – Vineyard Board $15 Tapas $5 Wine by the Glass $5 - Niagara Food Specialties

October 1, 2008 to October 31, 2008Vine to Glass
During September and October we will be featuring at our Tasting Bar the freshly harvested grapes which you can taste with the wine of the same variety: raw product with the end product.

October 1, 2008Fall Harvest & Entertaining
With the theme of Fall Harvest and Holiday Entertaining we will be focusing on wine and food pairing suggestions geared to local fruit and vegetables, featured recipes and great wine tips for entertaining and unique gifting ideas.
November 1, 2008 to November 30, 2008Wine & Food Pairing
11:00am - 4:00pm
Reserve Chardonnay with Potato and Cheddar Chowder - $5.00 per sampling
Vidal Icewine with Pear Mousse with Chocolate Biscuit and Caramel Sauce - $10.00 per sampling

November 1, 2008 to November 30, 2008Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake Taste the Season Passport Program

 A wine and culinary passport to 18 of Niagara-on-the-Lakes unique wineries.
www.wineriesofniagaraonthelake.com

Taste the Season Passport Program
Gamay Noir served with a holiday scone with dried cranberries, Niagara Gold cheese and Pingue Prosciutto; Founders Hall
Purchase a passport for $40.00 through the Niagara-on-the-Lake Chamber of Commerce or Second Harvest and enjoy a wine and food pairing at each winery.  www.niagaraonthelake.com or www.secondharvest.ca

November 1, 2008Holiday Entertaining
Holiday thoughts continue to bring great wine tips for entertaining and unique gifting ideas.
November 22, 2008“I.C².E.” Inniskillin Cool Culinary Experience
I.C².E. will prove to be a one of a kind dinner experience that showcases culinary interaction with unique food and wine pairings, including our famous Icewine. Relax, unwind and let us guide your experience. $150pp inclusive. Reserve @ 905-468-2187 Ext. 5403
December 13, 2008I.C².E.” Inniskillin Cool Culinary Experience
I.C².E. will prove to be a one of a kind dinner experience that showcases culinary interaction with unique food and wine pairings, including our famous Icewine. Relax, unwind and let us guide your experience.  $150pp inclusive.   Reserve @ 905-468-2187 Ext. 5403
January 16, 2009 to January 25, 2009Winter in Wine Country
Winter events are built around the Icewine Harvest and The Niagara Icewine Festival.
The Niagara Icewine Festival has gained great momentum with visitors coming from far and wide to experience this unique and mysterious Canadian wine. The 2009 Niagara Icewine Festival is scheduled for January 16th-25th. www.niagaraicewinefestival.com. This Festival includes a multitude of events both indoor and outdoor where Icewine takes centre stage. Some key events include:
• Icewine Fire and Ice Gala
• Icewine Festival Pass
• Icewine Classic Weekend
At Inniskillin we are pleased to offer during the Icewine Festival:
• The Inniskillin Icewine Discovery Tour. $30.00 per person. Check in at the Concierge Desk on The Piazza and be greeted with Sparkling Vidal Icewine in a unique glass carved of ice (keep your mitts on!) continue on to the next stop, the Vidal Icewine Vineyard to enjoy the Vidal Icewine with the actual frozen Vidal grape; moving on to the Icewine Basket Pressing area you will sample Riesling Icewine; next on to The Underground Library to enjoy the Oak Aged Vidal Icewine and you will finish your experience on The Vineyard Patio with the limited Cabernet Franc Icewine - our only red Icewine.
• The Inniskillin Icewine Lounge (freezing temperatures permitting). Features a relaxing outdoor area with ice furniture perfect for experiencing the Extreme Canadian winters that allow us to make Icewine. Great spot to “freeze the moment!”
• The Icewine Festival Pass and Monthly Wine and Food Pairing. Inniskillin Sparkling Vidal Icewine with Truffled Cream of Cauliflower Soup-recipe from the book ICEWINE: Extreme Winemaking (Ziraldo & Kaiser 2007) Complimentary to Pass Holders: $10:00 for non Pass Holders; Founders Hall
 

January 24, 2009I.C².E.” Inniskillin Cool Culinary Experience
I.C².E. will prove to be a one of a kind dinner experience that showcases culinary interaction with unique food and wine pairings, including our famous Icewine. Relax, unwind and let us guide your experience.  $150pp inclusive.   Reserve @ 905-468-2187 Ext. 5403
January 31, 2009I.C².E.” Inniskillin Cool Culinary Experience
I.C².E. will prove to be a one of a kind dinner experience that showcases culinary interaction with unique food and wine pairings, including our famous Icewine. Relax, unwind and let us guide your experience.  $150pp inclusive.   Reserve @ 905-468-2187 Ext. 5403
February 1, 2009 to February 28, 2009Winter in Wine Country
Romantic winter events continue into all the weekends of February with The Days of Wine and Romance. (www.wineriesofniagaraonthelake.com) Enjoy a sample of specially selected wine to tasteat each of the 18 distinctive Wineries of Niagara-on-the- Lake.
At Inniskillin
For this romantic theme and our Monthly Wine and Food Pairing we will be featuring “Riesling Icewine-The Aphrodisiac,” featured with Seared Berkshire Pork Medallions with Icewine Soaked Apricots $10.00; Founders Hall. Recipe adapted from the book ICEWINE: Extreme Winemaking (Ziraldo and Kaiser 2007)
 

February 14, 2009I.C².E.” Inniskillin Cool Culinary Experience
I.C².E. will prove to be a one of a kind dinner experience that showcases culinary interaction with unique food and wine pairings, including our famous Icewine. Relax, unwind and let us guide your experience.  $150pp inclusive.   Reserve @ 905-468-2187 Ext. 5403
March 1, 2009 to March 31, 2009Winter in Wine Country
Winter festivities continue with CUVEÉ 2009 celebrations. The first weekend in March is CUVEÉ, an annual red carpet event celebrating excellence in Ontario Wines. (www.cuvee.ca) The Gala is held at The Fallsview Casino, Niagara Falls Ontario on the Friday night featuring Niagara Chefs. The Cuveé wines are judged by Winemakers with the prestigious awards being presented at a special ceremony just prior to the Gala guests arriving. Cuveé En Route takes place at the wineries on Saturday and Sunday with
specially selected wines available to taste for Gala Ticket Holders and Cuveé En Route Passport Holders.
At Inniskillin
Cuveé En Route Tasting - older vintages feature. Gala Ticket Holders and Cuvee En Route Passport Holders only.
 
Monthly Wine and Food Pairing
Oak Aged Vidal Icewine with Parmesan Cheese: $10.00 per sampling; Founders Hall.
 

April 1, 2009 to April 30, 2009A Trendy Spring
Spring Enthusiasm for new and exciting ideas.
At Inniskillin
This theme brings three Thursday evening events to Founders’ Hall.
 
Wine and Design Interact with local designers about the latest trends in home décor while learning about the latest trends in wines. $40.00 per person (Seminar, wine and cheese included) 7:00 pm; Founders’ Hall.
 
Uniquely Niagara Wine and Food Pairings: Featured local Chef profiling local fare with specific VQA varietal wines - Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Vidal Icewine. $40.00 per person (Seminar, wine and food samplings) 7:00 pm; Founders Hall.
 
Healthy Vegetarian Dinner A Balanced Lifestyle: Enjoy healthy vegetarian cuisine with appropriately paired VQA wines during a presentation by Nutritionist Tracey Sutton $80.00 per person (Seminar, wine and three course meal) 7:00 pm; Founders Hall.
Reservations required. 905-468-2187 x 5403, 1-888-466-4754 x 5403
 
Monthly Wine and Food Pairing
Reserve Riesling with fresh vegetable Spring Roll, $5.00 per sampling; Founders Hall.
 

April 4, 2009I.C².E.” Inniskillin Cool Culinary Experience
I.C².E. will prove to be a one of a kind dinner experience that showcases culinary interaction with unique food and wine pairings, including our famous Icewine. Relax, unwind and let us guide your experience.  $150pp inclusive.   Reserve @ 905-468-2187 Ext. 5403
May 1, 2009 to May 31, 2009Springing into Flavours
As the vineyards continue to mature and show that wonderful touch of green, we look to May for ‘Wine and Herb Festival’ in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
The first four weekends in May offer a great Wine and Herb Passport. Visit the 18 distinctive Niagara-on-the-Lake Wineries where our VQA wines are paired with an herb inspired morsel. Visit www.wineriesofniagaraonthelake.com
Passports are available through the website and the Niagara-on-the-Lake Chamber of Commerce.
Tiered prices: $25.00 before May 1st, 2008; $30.00 after.
 
Monthly Wine and Food Pairing
Late Autumn Riesling with a local artisan cheese, $5.00 per pairing; Founders Hall.
 

May 23, 2009I.C².E.” Inniskillin Cool Culinary Experience
I.C².E. will prove to be a one of a kind dinner experience that showcases culinary interaction with unique food and wine pairings, including our famous Icewine. Relax, unwind and let us guide your experience.  $150pp inclusive.   Reserve @ 905-468-2187 Ext. 5403
June 27, 2009I.C².E.” Inniskillin Cool Culinary Experience
I.C².E. will prove to be a one of a kind dinner experience that showcases culinary interaction with unique food and wine pairings, including our famous Icewine. Relax, unwind and let us guide your experience.  $150pp inclusive.   Reserve @ 905-468-2187 Ext. 5403
July 4, 2009I.C².E.” Inniskillin Cool Culinary Experience
I.C².E. will prove to be a one of a kind dinner experience that showcases culinary interaction with unique food and wine pairings, including our famous Icewine. Relax, unwind and let us guide your experience.  $150pp inclusive.   Reserve @ 905-468-2187 Ext. 5403
August 1, 2009I.C².E.” Inniskillin Cool Culinary Experience
I.C².E. will prove to be a one of a kind dinner experience that showcases culinary interaction with unique food and wine pairings, including our famous Icewine. Relax, unwind and let us guide your experience.  $150pp inclusive.   Reserve @ 905-468-2187 Ext. 5403
September 19, 2009I.C².E.” Inniskillin Cool Culinary Experience
I.C².E. will prove to be a one of a kind dinner experience that showcases culinary interaction with unique food and wine pairings, including our famous Icewine. Relax, unwind and let us guide your experience.  $150pp inclusive.   Reserve @ 905-468-2187 Ext. 5403
October 17, 2009I.C².E.” Inniskillin Cool Culinary Experience
I.C².E. will prove to be a one of a kind dinner experience that showcases culinary interaction with unique food and wine pairings, including our famous Icewine. Relax, unwind and let us guide your experience.  $150pp inclusive.   Reserve @ 905-468-2187 Ext. 5403
November 14, 2009I.C².E.” Inniskillin Cool Culinary Experience
I.C².E. will prove to be a one of a kind dinner experience that showcases culinary interaction with unique food and wine pairings, including our famous Icewine. Relax, unwind and let us guide your experience.  $150pp inclusive.   Reserve @ 905-468-2187 Ext. 5403