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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…
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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…
Read MorePlan 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…
Read MorePairing 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…
Read MorePlan 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…
Read MoreCanadian 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…
Read MoreCanadian 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,…
Read MoreHoliday Gifting by Henry of Pelham
With the Holiday season approaching, there are many questions on our minds. How long should you cook a turkey? Is the elf on the shelf watching me? And most importantly; what is the perfect gift? While we can’t answer all your Holiday questions, we can answer one. Whether gifting for your special someone or trying…
Read MoreWhite Wines
White Wines 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. Home to approximately 55% of Ontario’s VQA wineries, the Niagara Peninsula produces grapes for white wine varieties…
Read MoreRosé Wines
Rosé Wines Yes, way Rosé! Now that the warmer months are upon us, see below for details on our versions of everyone’s favourite pretty-in-pink wine. Questions? Feel free to email us at winery@henryofpelham.com. Our Classic Rosé wine is made primarily from Gamay grapes and is a dry wine with a touch of sweetness on the finish. It contains aromas of rose petals…
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