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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.…

Provincial Wine Pairings From Vancouver Island in the west to Cape Breton Island in the east, Canada features a plethora of wine regions from sea to shining sea. Read on for suggested pairings with each of the Canadian provinces.   Province: British Columbia Wine Varietal: Baco Noir Reflecting BC’s adventurous spirit, baco noir is not…

Here’s your Fall Forecast: Add these Niagara Events to Your Calendar Niagara is breathtaking this time of year. Fall is definitely a season not to be forgotten (especially in Niagara). It’s known as the season to get “cozy” and just embrace change. From the metamorphosis of the leaves (evolving from bright yellows to vibrant reds),…

Introducing – The Niagara Winery Reds Spotlight There’s nothing quite like a glass of a bright, juicy, fruit-forward red wine. Even better when it’s grown in Canada’s most prominent wine region – The Niagara Region. The diversity of the region allows for over 45 varieties of grapes to thrive including some of the most well-known…

From Vine to VQA Wine: Our Sustainable Niagara Winery Ever wonder how wine goes from vineyards full of fruit to a unique glass that you enjoy with dinner? The journey from vine to VQA wine is a carefully thought-out process where every step plays an important role in how the flavours and aromas end up…

Are you Planning a Day Trip to the Niagara Falls Region? Are you planning a day trip to the Niagara Falls Region this summer? The Niagara Region has so much to offer prospective visitors. If you haven’t been before, this area is full of beautiful outdoor spaces and sights to take in and explore. As…

The Baco Buyer’s Guide – Summer ’22 SHOP BACO NOIR The intention of this post is to outline the differences and intricacies of our pride and joy, the Baco Noir grape. For those who may be less familiar with Baco Noir, this red grape is not a singular vinifera, but rather a combination of Folle…

The Evolution of the Ontario Wine Industry What would Ontario be without its prosperous wine industry? The proximity to the Great Lakes, the nutrient-rich soil and the topography of Southern Ontario made it destined to play a huge role in the ever-growing Canadian wine industry. Grapes have been growing in Ontario for over 200 years,…