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 you’re settling in by the fireplace or hosting a casual get-together with friends, here’s your guide to the wines we’re reaching for all season long.
Old Vines Baco Noir: The fireside favourite
Rich blackberry fruit, warm spice, and a hint of smoke... Baco Noir is basically a blanket in a bottle. Its bold flavours pair perfectly with:
- Beef stew
- Braised brisket or short ribs
- Grilled portobello mushrooms
- Anything enjoyed while watching the leaves fall from the window
- Feel-good movies.
Pro tip: It’s just as comfortable beside a crackling fire as it is beside a plate of nachos during a hockey or football game (Go Bills!)
Classic Cabernet-Merlot: The ultimate comfort-food companion
When fall cravings hit, this is the red we pull from the shelf. With vibrant dark fruit and a smooth finish, it complements cooler-weather classics like:
- Homemade chili
- Shepherd’s pie
- Cheddar-loaded burgers
- Stuffed peppers
Cozy, versatile, and perfect for sharing, even if the blanket on the couch is not.
Don’t let cooler temps scare you away from white wine! Our modern, fresh Classic Chardonnay brings brightness to rich and creamy fall dishes, especially:
- Butternut squash soup
- Creamy pasta and risottos
- Roast chicken with root vegetables
- Soft cheeses during movie night
This one is proof that some whites were made for sweater weather.
Cuvée Catharine: Celebrate every little win
Fall is full of reasons to pop something sparkling:
- First snow
- The perfect pie crust
- Making it through Monday
Whether you prefer Brut or Rosé Brut, Cuvée Catharine’s elegance and crisp acidity make it a natural match for cozy, seasonal moments like:
- Popcorn and a blanket fort
- Takeout and candlelight
- A grazing board with holiday previews
Because even stay-at-home nights deserve a little sparkle.
Bonus: Save our Cheat Sheet for the Perfect Sweater Weather Pairing Cheat Sheet
| Cozy Moment | Pair It With |
| Sunday slow-cooker dinner | Old Vines Baco Noir |
| Mid-week comfort meal | The School House Cabernet-Merlot |
| Hosting a casual fall hang | Classic Chardonnay |
| Just because moments | Cuvée Catharine |
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Intimate spaces for special occasions
Henry of Pelham offers several spaces for formal and informal events and meetings, with room for up to 30 people. We've helped host anniversaries, office parties, showers, birthdays, annual general meetings and more. Our light-filled ballroom, which is also a beautiful gallery space featuring work from Canadian artists, is a bright venue for daytime events and an elegant room to host evening gatherings. Our barrel cellar is a cool retreat from the summer heat and cozy space for fall and winter events for smaller groups. Catering is available from the Coach House Café.
And with anything from Henry's wine list available to event organizers, the drinks are guaranteed to be crowd-pleasers.
WHEN:
September 25-26, 2017
TIME:
1 -4 p.m.
COST:
1 -4 p.m.
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