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HENRY OF PELHAM HARVESTING ICEWINE FORTHE FIRST TIME IN FIVE YEARS! Picking Riesling grapes for Icewine started early this morning. St. Catharines, Ontario, December 13, 2024 – Henry of Pelham Family Estate Winery celebrated the start of the Icewine harvest this morning at 4 a.m. when the first Riesling grapes came off the vine. The 2024 vintage will…

Free Wine Training for Convenience Store Workers Henry of Pelham wines are now available at thousands of convenience stores across Ontario. We want to make sure every store is well-equipped to serve their customers, not only with great wine, but great wine knowledge and service. That’s why we’re offering a free official wine training course…

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 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 … 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 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 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…

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 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…