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The Perfect Pairings: Holiday Feasts with Henry of Pelham
The Perfect Pairings: Holiday Prep with Henry of Pelham Family Estate Winery The Holiday season is just around the corner, and if you’re already bracing for the yearly debate over turkey versus tofurkey, or whether fruitcake should be classified as dessert or punishment, you’re not alone! While Holiday traditions vary, we’re sure of one thing:…
2024 Harvest Begins!
ONTARIO’S #1 WINERY STARTS 36TH WINE-GRAPE HARVEST Plenty of heat and well-timed rain yields fantastic potential for Henry of Pelham’s 2024 vintage. Early in the morning on August 29th on Niagara’s Short Hills Bench, the first ripe grapes of the 2024 harvest were hand-picked at Henry of Pelham Family Estate Winery. Recently awarded the title…
White Wine 101
White Wine 101 We may not know which varietal of wine Galileo was referencing when he said “Wine is sunlight, held together by water,” but the quote brings to mind a rich Chardonnay from the Niagara Peninsula appellation. Located in St. Catharines, ON, Henry of Pelham Family Estate Winery hand crafts award-winning Riesling, Chardonnay, Sauvignon…
Wine Tasting 101
Wine Tasting 101 “Wine … offers a greater range for enjoyment and appreciation than possibly any other purely sensory thing which may be purchased.” -Ernest Hemingway Wine tasting is an art that engages all the senses, offering an experience that goes beyond consumption. To truly appreciate wine, wine educators and enthusiasts have developed the…
What’s new at Henry?
What’s new at Henry of Pelham From wine tastings to live music and workshops, there’s an experience for everyone at Henry of Pelham. Come sip, savour, and celebrate with us! TASC Tulip Farm TASC Tulip Farm: April 26th-May 20th Enjoy the beauty of Tulip season and pick your bouquet at the TASC Tulip Farm. Stroll amid…
Plan Your Day in the Niagara Benchlands
Plan Your Day in The Niagara Benchlands Dine, hike, shop, drink local! Planning a trip to the Niagara region this year? If you’re looking for something off the beaten track, we recommend the Niagara Benchlands. Nestled between the Niagara Escarpment and Lake Ontario, the Niagara Benchlands are sheltered from strong prevailing southwesterly winds. Combined with…
Pairing red wine with food
Complement & Contrast: Pairing Red Wine with Food There’s nothing quite like a glass of red wine. Pair it with the right food and you’ve just taken it to the next level! When pairing wine with food, you can look for complementary and contrasting elements, with many dishes being a combination of both. 1. Complementing…
Plan Your Day in Pelham
Plan Your Day in Pelham Located in the heart of Niagara’s Wine Country, Pelham is made up of five villages, encompassing the communities of Fenwick, Fonthill, Effingham, North Pelham and Ridgeville. Rich in experiences for the whole family to enjoy, here are a few options to help plan your day in Pelham! Breakfast at Nature’s…
Canadian Icewine History
In celebration of Niagara Icewine we are recapping what makes this luxurious libation unique and some inventive ways to enjoy it. Canadian Icewines Icewine was discovered in 1794 in the Franconia region of Germany when an unexpected frost froze the grapes on the vine. Not wanting to lose their crop, farmers pressed the frozen fruit…
Canadian Sparkling Wine
In celebration of Canadian Sparkling wine and Cuvée Catherine Brut being selected for ‘The Enthusiast 100: The Best Wines of 2023’ list, we have decided to deep dive into our collection of sparkling wines and the process used to create this effervescent wine style. Canadian Sparkling Wines “Canadian Sparkling wine is all about elegance, style,…
