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Wine Club Exclusive Barrel Cellar Tasting
Join Paul Speck, President of Henry of Pelham Winery and winemaker Ron Giesbrecht for our first Wine Club exclusive Barrel Cellar Tasting.
Wine in Canada
Maclean’s magazine has published their first edition of Wine In Canada which explores wine regions across the country.
Speck Bros Interview Part 2 by Le Gourmet TV
Part 2: Le Gourmet TV interviews the Speck brothers from Henry of Pelham family Estates in Niagara Ontario. We learn about their families history with this piece of land, and how they got into wine making.
Speck Bros Interview Part 1 by Le Gourmet TV
Part 1: The Speck Bros. discuss growing up, their father and how Henry of Pelham came about.
Cold Hands on Deck for Niagara’s Icewine Pick
“Sometimes, it’s the simplest things that can put the freeze on an icewine grape harvest”
Riesling is Clear Winner in the Niagara Peninsula
“I was getting a quick rundown on the history of the Niagara Peninsula from Paul Speck, owner of one of the region’s oldest wineries, Henry of Pelham.”
Daniel and Matthew Speck Discuss the Niagara Seasons
Daniel and Matthew Speck, owners of Henry of Pelham Estates, break down the impact of weather through each season in Niagara.
The Niagara Escarpment, Weather and Wine
Watch a YouTube video of interviews with Paul Speck, Todd Brooker (Canadian Olympian) and a local artisan from the Owen Sound Farmers Market.
Natalie Maclean Chats HOP On Canada AM
“Sparkling wine is one of the most food friendly wines on the planet”
Henry of Pelham’s Winemaker Honored at Cuvée!
We’d all like to join in congratulating Ron Giesbrecht for winning the Tony Aspler Award of Excellence at Cuvée 2012!
City Style and Living Sips Wine with Paul Speck
Paul Speck conducts a tasting at Willow Park Wines and Spirits.
Fox News Mentions Henry of Pelham
Henry of Pelham Winery was mentioned in the ‘top ten must see and do’ for the Toronto and Niagara area.
Ontario Wine Country: The New Frontier for Riesling and Pinot Noir
Canadian wineries are now focusing on premium dry wines, and have become remarkably adept at producing them.
Twenty Valley Winter WineFest… Wineries, Celebrities, Guestronomy!
The premier wine and culinary festival invites participants to sip, savour and celebrate with over thirty of the Twenty Valley’s most celebrated wineries.
Segway Tours Are Back!
Unique and first to our area this Segway experience is like no other winery or vineyard tour.
Icewine Harvest Yields Down, Quality Up
The Icewine harvest has officially begun in Niagara this morning as picking began at Henry of Pelham Family Estate winery.
Cold Comfort for Wineries
While the sudden dip in temperature may be frustrating for some people, at least two Niagara wineries have found solace in the cold…
Angela Aiello Visits Henry of Pelham
Last month we were happy to have Angela Aiello – TV personality and wine blogger entrepreneur – along with her iYellow Wine Club, visit us at the winery.
Montebello Park Packed for Second Wine Festival Weekend
Donna Everitt, on-site manager at Henry of Pelham Family Estate Winery, said their site was jammed with guests from open to close and many, she said, came from out of town.
Sara Waxman of Dine Magazine Tastes and Tells!
The Wine Ladies go live this week while they discuss, taste, and enjoy Family Tree Red along with other Niagara wines.
Wine Grape Harvest Begins in Niagara!
“We went from winter to summer this year completely missing spring. A slow start in spring was due to the cold and rainy weather but was jump started by an absolutely amazing July and August” said Paul Speck, President of Henry of Pelham.
Double 90s for Henry of Pelham Reds – Wine Align Review
About ten years ago a very accomplished palate and Niagara industry leader told me that no 90-point Niagara reds had been made to that point. Well all that has changed…
2010 Family Tree White
Fresh aromatics create a delightful blend of apple, pear and a hint of lichee on the palate.
Flavours of the Biosphere
Chef John Cirillo and the Niagara Escarpment Biosphere Reserve recently collaborated on a multimedia project about the Niagara Escarpment.
Comedic Character a Change of Pace for Actor
A Midsummer Night’s Dream, produced by the Niagara Falls Music Theatre Society (Firehall Theatre), opened Thursday at Henry of Pelham Winery. The beloved Shakespearian play follows the stories of three different sets of characters: The young lovers, members of the fairy world and a group of working men known as the rude mechanicals.
Henry of Pelham Wins Silver and Gold!
At the All Canadian Wine Championships Henry of Pelham is pleased to take home a Silver Medal for the 2009 Sauvignon Blanc and a Gold Medal for the 2008 Reserve Baco Noir.
Sibling Rivalry Pink 2010 – Ottawa Citizen Review
Made by Henry of Pelham, one of Niagara Peninsula’s most reliable producers…
Sibling Pink 2010 – Wine Align Review
This is a delightful rosé well extracted and well balanced with beautiful strawberry and raspberry fruit aromas and flavour. Don’t chill to much otherwise you will miss this…
2009 Pinot Noir – Wine Align Review
This is quite pale, garnet shaded pinot with a prety, typical pinot nose of sour cherry/pomegranate, considerable dried herbs and light smoke…
Facility Gallery
Explore some of the inspiring images from around the Henry of Pelham Family Estate winery in this gallery.
Our Tours – Daniel Speck
This year, we’re concentrating on the property’s very colourful history. We’ll explore the atmospheric building that has been in the Speck family for 150 years, as a tavern, inn, and now winery.
2007 Chardonnay, Speck Family Reserve-Financial Times Review
Jancis Robinson, Financial Times of London Published May 29th, 2010 “Very full and spicy on the nose. Ontario can produce a vivid array of styles of Chardonnay, some of which can hold their own with the world’s finest”
2007 Riesling, Speck Family Reserve -93 Points
93 points-Natalie Maclean An incredibly aromatic and flavourful wine! Deeper and more minerality than the other Rieslings, this one has almost a masculine edge.
2010 Family Tree Red
Old world style flavour. This red wine blend suggests warm aromatic notes and the taste of cherries with a hint of nuttiness. Well structures tannins and a nice complex finish.
Sibling Rivalry Red – LCBO Food & Drink Review
…Paul, Matthew and Daniel Speck are the siblings featured on the label of this good-humoured wine…
Cuvée Catharine Brut- Globe & Mail Review
Beppi Crosariol, Globe & Mail, Feb. 23/08
…It’s less than half the price of Veuve Clicquot champagne and more than half as good…
Cycling Winery Tours
ALL SEASON We Welcome Cyclists.
Welcome to a new network connecting cyclists across Ontario to cycle friendly accommodations, places to eat, attractions and businesses of interest to you-the cyclist.
Sibling Rivalry Line – The Globe & Mail Review
I don’t want to go overboard here, but I’m having trouble restraining my enthusiasm for Sibling Rivalry White 2008…
