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Plan Your Day in the Niagara Benchlands

Short Hills Park

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…

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Pairing red wine with food

Red wine pouring into glass

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…

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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…

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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…

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Canadian Sparkling Wine

Canadian Sparkling Wine produced by Henry of Pelham

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,…

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Holiday 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…

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White 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…

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Rosé Wines

Dry Rose Wine

Rosé Wines Nothing beats a refreshing glass of Rosé! Rosé can be made using a variety of methods; however, the basic process involves the skins of red grapes touching the wine for a short while, staining it a pretty pink colour. Our Classic Rosé wine is made primarily using our Gamay grapes and is on…

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Plan Your Day in the Short Hills Bench

Short Hills Park

Plan Your Day in Niagara Benchlands Dine, hike, shop, drink local! Revalee Brunch Café – Start your Niagara Benchlands adventure at Revalee Brunch Café. This local café 0ffers modern brunch fare including unique vegan dishes from the bounty of Niagara. With options like a Smoked Salmon Rösti, Duck and Waffle, Vegan Strawberries and Cream French…

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Plan Your Day in St. Catharines

Food on a picnic table made by the Short Hills Kitchen

Plan Your Day in St. Catharines Coming to St. Catharines, Ontario for the weekend and not sure what to do? We’ve got you covered with a few of our favourite local spots, including a stop at Henry for a tasting! Mirepoix: Start your day with a tasty brunch at St Catharine’s local French-inspired bistro, Mirepoix.…

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