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Spicy pairings
Wines That Can Handle the Heat With the cold months keeping us inside, we’re turning up the heat in the kitchen. Pairing wine with spicy food can feel intimidating, but when it’s done right, it’s incredibly rewarding. The key is understanding how heat interacts with acidity, sweetness, alcohol, and texture. Rather than fighting the spice,…
Elevating Your Table: Icewine Pairings That Go Beyond Dessert
In celebration of Niagara Icewine we are exploring this luxurious libation with some unique and inventive ways to enjoy it. Elevate your Table with Icewine Icewine is one of Canada’s most celebrated delicacies. With its vibrant acidity, layered sweetness, and expressive aromatics, we believe Icewine has a natural place at the table from the very…
A Sparkling Holiday
A Sparkling Holiday The holidays call for celebration; and nothing shines brighter than a bottle of Sparkling wine. Whether you’re trimming the tree, clinking glasses at midnight, or hosting the ultimate holiday dinner, there’s a Sparkling wine to match your mood. Inspired by our favourite Holiday movies, songs, and moments, here’s how each bubbly in…
What We’re Drinking This Fall: Henry of Pelham’s Cozy-Weather Wine Guide
Cozy Weather Wine Guide When the clocks fall back and the sweaters come out, our wine racks start shifting too. This time of year is all about slow-cooked dinners, comfort food cravings, and evenings spent leaning into that “let’s stay in” energy. And the perfect pairing for those moments? Local Niagara wine, of course. Whether…
Deciphering Ontario Wine Labels and Terminology
A Guide to Henry of Pelham Wines Understanding wine labels and terminology can be a daunting task for wine enthusiasts and novices alike. Each bottle tells a story about its origins, quality, and the care taken during its production. Let’s delve into how we categorize our wine at Henry of Pelham by breaking down our…
2025 Harvest Begins!
HOT, DRY, NIAGARA SUMMER: HENRY OF PELHAM STARTS 37TH WINE-GRAPE HARVEST Cool start to the 2025 season balanced by a hot summer and well-timed rain. St. Catharines, Ontario, September 3rd, 2025 – Earlier this morning on Niagara’s Short Hills Bench, the first ripe grapes of the 2025 harvest were hand-picked at Henry of Pelham Family Estate…
Exported from Niagara: Around the world in wine
Exported from Niagara: Around the world in wine Our wines have done their fair share of globetrotting. From being poured in our own backyard to appearing on dinner tables around the world, Henry of Pelham wines are seasoned travelers. So grab a glass and read on as we explore the countries where our wines are…
Guilty Pleasure Pairings
Guilty pleasure pairings we just can’t resist. We don’t judge your guilty pleasure indulgence; we just want to make sure it’s paired with the perfect wine! No matter the snack, we have the bottle to match. Salt & Vinegar Chips + Sparkling Picture this: You’re sitting poolside with the sun beaming down, and a bag…
Sip & Celebrate! A wine guide for your summer celebrations
Sip, Sip, Hooray! Finding the best wine for your celebration Summer is the time for celebrations! As the summer rolls around, graduation, weddings, anniversaries and more catch up to you. Henry of Pelham is here to help you choose the perfect bottle to match every occasion. Graduation Like a great education, great wine takes time.…
Barrel and Bottle: How Wine Ages at Henry of Pelham
Barrel and Bottle: How Wine Ages at Henry of Pelham Whether it’s a rich red or a structured white, aging plays a key role in how our wines evolve in both barrel and bottle. From the type of oak we use to the balance of acidity, tannin, and fruit, each choice we make in the…
