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A SHIMMER OF GOLD
JANUARY 9-25 /15
Discovery Pass Guide
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a shimmer of gold
Discovery Pass - Winery Experiences
January 9-11, 16-18, 23-25 • 11am-5pm (times may vary)
Discovery Pass • $40 (+HST) per pass
Driver’s Discovery Pass • $30 (+HST) per pass
The Niagara Icewine Festival Discovery Pass is your key to three
weekends of wine and culinary adventures at wineries across
Niagara. Discovery Pass holders can enjoy eight experiences
per pass and designated drivers can also indulge in the culinary
offerings with a Driver’s Discovery Pass.
There is no finer way to experience the bounty of winter than
travelling along the wine route, sipping and savouring the best in
local Icewine, table wines and cuisine. Experiences are $10 each
without a Discovery Pass, unless otherwise stated.
Discovery Passes are available for purchase at participating wineries
and travel centres along the wine route. To order passes call
905-688-0212 or visit niagarawinefestival.com.
JOIN US FOR AN EXCITING ICEWINE DINNER
FEATURING CELEBRITY CHEF JAMIE KENNEDY
FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 2015
FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO
FALLSAVENUERESORT.COM/CULINARY OR CALL 905.357.3090
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Niagara-on-the-Lake
Between the Lines Family Estate Winery
991 Four Mile Creek Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake
905-262-0289 | betweenthelineswinery.com
January 9-11, 16-18, 23-25 | 11am-5pm
Peaches & Triple Cream Brie Tartlet with the 2013 Vidal Icewine
We bring together fruit, cheese and wine in a simple sumptuous
package. Niagara peaches and triple cream brie bundled in a buttery
tart shell; pairs perfectly with the bright fruit aromas and flavours of
our Vidal Icewine. $10 without a Discovery Pass.
Château des Charmes
1025 York Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake
905-262-4219 | chateaudescharmes.com
January 9-11, 16-18, 23-25 | 11am-5pm
Icewine to begin a meal? Yes please!
Icewine can be versatile when you let your imagination soar. Take
two parts Brut sparkling wine and one part Cabernet Franc Icewine
to make a pre-dinner cocktail that will tantalize all your senses.
Pair it with a poached trout mousse and Icewine whipped cream
cheese tartlet by Queen's Landing Executive Chef Marc Lyons to
create an elegant start to any meal. $10 without a Discovery Pass.
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niagara-on-the-lake / discovery pass listings
Colaneri Estate Winery
348 Concession 6 Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake
905-682-2100 | colaneriwines.com
January 9-11, 16-18, 23-25 | 11am-5pm
Sweet Temptations
Indulge yourself in the sweetness of our new Riesling Icewine that
can’t help but be tempted by an apple crisp dessert. Our Vidal
Late Harvest will entice you with a gentle caress of sweetness to
tantalize a light sponge cake. $10 without a Discovery Pass.
Diamond Estates - The Winery
1067 Niagara Stone Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake
905-685-5673 | diamondestates.ca
January 9-11, 16-18, 23-25 | 11am-5pm
Hurry in for Curry!
Enjoy our 'Anglo Indian Chicken Curry' made with pears, golden
raisins and coconut milk, served on a bed of steamed rice. Our
take on this classic Indian dish is paired perfectly with our
extraordinarily unique Lakeview Cellars Shiraz Icewine.
$10 without a Discovery Pass.
Hinterbrook Estate Winery
1181 Lakeshore Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake
905-646-5133 | hinterbrook.com
January 9-11, 16-18, 23-25 | 11am-5pm
Icewine Infused Crème Brûlée
Experience the luscious flavours of our Cabernet Franc Icewine
while indulging your taste buds in our maple oat crusted egg-free
Icewine crème brûlée. $10 without a Discovery Pass.
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Inniskillin Wines
1499 Line 3 & Niagara Parkway, Niagara-on-the-Lake
905-468-2187 ext. 3 | inniskillin.com
January 9-11, 16-18, 23-25 | 11am-5pm
Get in Line for Wine & Swine!
Savour Ontario pork ramen with miso crispy shallot and peanuts
paired with our oak aged Vidal Icewine.
$10 without a Discovery Pass.
Jackson-Triggs Niagara Estate Winery
2145 Niagara Stone Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake
905-468-4637 | jacksontriggswinery.com
January 9-11, 16-18, 23-25 | 11am-5pm
Peck Away at our Mole!
Enjoy our Cabernet Franc Icewine with chicken mole enchiladas,
queso blanco and Ontario hot house rhubarb.
$10 without a Discovery Pass.
Konzelmann Estate Winery
1096 Lakeshore Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake
905-935-2866 ext. 30 | konzelmann.ca
January 9-11, 16-18, 23-25 | 11am-5pm
Butter Chicken & Award Winning Icewine
Locally farmed chicken with a signature blend of all natural spices
in a rich and creamy butter sauce, served over long grain Basmati
Rice (Gluten Free). This chef-prepared delicacy is paired with our
award-winning 2008 Riesling Icewine. $10 without a Discovery Pass.
Niagara College Teaching Winery
135 Taylor Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake
905-641-2252 ext. 4070 | niagaracollegewine.ca
January 9-11, 16-18, 23-25 | 11am-5pm
Savour This
The dynamic duo is at it again! The Teaching Winery along with
Benchmark Restaurant has put together a sensational pairing
that will leave your taste buds asking for more. Duck confit with
Icewine apricot relish paired with our 2012 Dean's List Prodigy
Icewine. $10 without a Discovery Pass.
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niagara-on-the-lake / discovery pass listings
Peller Estates Winery
290 John Street East, Niagara-on-the-Lake
1-888-673-5537 ext. 2 | peller.com
January 9-11, 16-18, 23-25 | 11am-5pm
Sweet Sensations
Join us at the Canadian Winery of the Year for a taste… or two…
of our award-winning and world-renowned Icewines as you roast
one of Winery Chef and CityLine personality Jason Parsons’ famous
Icewine marshmallows over an open fire. $10 without a Discovery Pass.
Pillitteri Estates Winery
1696 Niagara Stone Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake
905-468-3147 | pillitteri.com
January 9-11, 16-18, 23-25 | 11am-5pm
Grilled Pork Taco & Icewine
Join Chef Collin Goodine at Pillitteri for a slow grilled, brown sugar
braised pork belly taco with a roasted pineapple and red cabbage slaw,
topped with scallion avocado salsa, paired with our award-winning
Riesling Icewine. Also available, our 'Extraordinary Icewine' tasting flight
of three of the rarest Icewines on Earth. $10 without a Discovery Pass.
PondView Estate Winery
925 Line 2, Niagara-on-the-Lake
905-468-0777 | pondviewwinery.com
January 9-11, 16-18, 23-25 | 11am-5pm
January is Sweet ‘n Savoury
Enjoy the sensational flavours of our Vidal Icewine in a Hulled-Out
Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Cup. Pair our Select Late Harvest Vidal
dessert wine with a puff pastry appetizer infused with a savoury
cheese, Icewine reduced caramelized onion and apple. Two dessert
wines served up sweet ‘n savoury. $10 without a Discovery Pass.
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Ravine Vineyard
1366 York Road, St. Davids
905-262-8463 ext. 30 | ravinevineyard.com
January 9-11, 16-18, 23-25 | 11am-5pm
Barrels & Bonfires
We’re stirring up something hot for you to enjoy on these chilly
weekends in January! Stop by and enjoy Chef Nathan’s famous
housemade stew paired with a glass of Ravine Vineyard 2012
Cabernet Franc Icewine. Our savoury stew made with local
vegetables and our very own Icewine will surely keep you warm
from the inside out. $10 without a Discovery Pass.
Reif Estate Winery
15608 Niagara Parkway, Niagara-on-the-Lake
905-468-WINE (9463) | reifwinery.com
January 9-11, 16-18, 23-25 | 11am-5pm
Living the Sweet Reifstyle...
Join us for our annual pig roast! Savour our signature Vidal Icewine
produced from our oldest vineyard blocks paired with spit roasted
porketta with apple Icewine sauce. $10 without a Discovery Pass.
Riverview Cellars Estate Winery
15376 Niagara Parkway, Niagara-on-the-Lake
905-262-0636 | riverviewcellars.com
January 9-11, 16-18, 23-25 | 11am-5pm
Chocolate Falls on Niagara
Fondue fan? Enjoy our award-winning Cabernet Icewine while
savouring fresh fruit and housemade cinnamon-cranberry biscotti,
both dipped in a fountain of Belgian chocolate. Discover the event
thousands have raved about! $10 without a Discovery Pass.
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Southbrook Vineyards
581 Niagara Stone Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake
905-641-2548 | southbrook.com
January 9-11, 16-18, 23-25 | 11am-5pm
Mac ‘n’ Ice
Blue cheese and bacon are two of the best things on the planet.
The combination of the two is a match made in savoury heaven.
Join us for our savoury blue cheese mac and cheese paired with
our 2012 Cab Franc Icewine. $10 without a Discovery Pass.
Strewn Winery
1339 Lakeshore Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake
905-468-1229 | strewnwinery.com
January 9-11, 16-18, 23-25 | 11am-5pm
Ultimate Winter Indulgence!
Escape the cold weather and warm up with our delicious Niagara
apple crisp paired with our 2005 Vidal Icewine, which we’ve
raided from our library and released for the Icewine Festival.
$10 without a Discovery Pass.
Trius Winery
1249 Niagara Stone Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake
1-800-582-8412 ext. 2 | triuswines.com
January 9-11, 16-18, 23-25 | 11am-5pm
Ice & Spice
Kick back fireside in our outdoor Ice & Spice Lounge while you
nosh on Chef Frank Dodd’s Trius Icewine beef chili paired with our
perfectly sweet Trius Vidal Icewine. $10 without a Discovery Pass.
Two Sisters Vineyards
240 John Street East, Niagara-on-the-Lake
905-468-0592 | twosistersvineyards.com
January 9-11, 16-18, 23-25 | 11am-5pm
Riesling & Rabbit
Bundle up and join us on our patio for an amazing sweet and savoury
pairing. Chef Justin Lesso of Kitchen76 will treat guests to his
signature braised rabbit terrine brilliantly paired with Two Sisters
Vineyards 2013 Riesling Icewine. $10 without a Discovery Pass.
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Twenty Valley
13th Street Winery
1776 Fourth Avenue, St. Catharines
905-984-8463 ext. 227 | 13thstreetwinery.com
January 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24 | 11am-5pm
(Not open Sundays)
Finger Licking, Rib Sticking Good!
Delight in Chef Oscar Turchi's finger licking good pulled pork and
corn bread paired with our renowned Gamay Noir. Enjoy the view
of the winter wonderland from inside our picturesque Gallery Room
and browse the latest art exhibit. $10 without a Discovery Pass.
Creekside Estate Winery
2170 Fourth Avenue, Jordan (GPS enter Lincoln)
905-562-0035 | creeksidewine.com
January 9-11, 16-18, 23-25 | 11am-5pm
Savoury, Succulent & Sparkling
Come to Creekside for a delicious contrast of flavours: a succulent
pork belly braised in our Cabernet Sauvignon Icewine served with
winter vegetable slaw. This rich-deliciousness has been expertly
paired with ‘The Trad,’ our Traditional Method Sparkling Wine.
$10 without a Discovery Pass.
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Fielding Estate Winery
4020 Locust Lane, Beamsville
905-563-0668 | fieldingwines.com
January 9-11, 16-18, 23-25 | 11am-5pm
A Little Spice with your Ice
Join us in the wine lodge as we serve up a roasted butternut squash
soup with hints of ginger and maple, topped with toasted pumpkin
seeds. Paired with our 2012 Riesling Icewine or 2012 Gewürztraminer,
it's a match not to be missed! $10 without a Discovery Pass.
Flat Rock Cellars
2727 Seventh Avenue, Jordan (GPS enter Lincoln)
905-562-8994 | flatrockcellars.com
January 9-11, 16-18, 23-25 | 11am-5pm
Rock Solid
The Memphis Fire BBQ is back by popular demand! They are
serving up their flavourful smoked beef chili topped with zesty lime
sour cream, perfectly paired with Flat Rock Cellars famous Pinot
Noir. This is one rock solid pairing worth trying!
$10 without a Discovery Pass.
Hernder Estate Wines
1607 8th Avenue Louth, St. Catharines
905-684-3300 | hernder.com
January 9-11, 16-18, 23-25 | 11am-5pm
Warm Up with Butternut
Thick and rich butternut squash soup enhanced with crisp tart
Granny Smith apples. Warm up at the winery with this succulent
soup paired with our award-winning Vidal Icewine brimming with
notes of honey, peaches and toffee. $10 without a Discovery Pass.
Kacaba Vineyards & Winery
3550 King Street, Vineland
905-562-5625 | kacaba.com
January 9-11, 16-18, 23-25 | 11am-5pm
Iron Chef, Icewine Panini Extravaganza
A fantastic pairing; Kacaba’s Gewürztraminer Icewine or Reserve
Riesling paired with the culinary styling of Iron Chef Niagara,
Darren Stoute. Savour grilled panini with rich and creamy brie,
arugula, ripe red apple and pear topped with a drizzle of honey and
Icewine. Vegetarian friendly. $10 without a Discovery Pass.
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Legends Estates Winery
4888 Ontario Street North, Beamsville
905-563-6500 | legendsestates.com
January 9-11, 16-18, 23-25 | 11am-5pm
Chocolate Caramel Bombette
Bombette yourself out of the frigid air. A treat you will not care to
share. This creamy chocolate ice cream and soft caramel centre will
warm you all over. Your choice of pairing with Legends Sparkling
Rosé or Vidal Icewine. $10 without a Discovery Pass.
Magnotta Winery
4701 Ontario Street, Beamsville
905-563-5313 | magnotta.com
January 9-11, 16-18, 23-25 | 11am-5pm
Hot & Sweet Winter Treat!
Drop in and take the chill off with a warming apple cranberry
pulled pork slider deliciously paired with a sample of Magnotta's
own 2012 Riesling Icewine Niagara Peninsula LE VQA.
$10 without a Discovery Pass.
Malivoire Wine Company
4260 King Street East, Beamsville
905-563-9253 | malivoire.com
January 9-11, 16-18, 23-25 | 11am-5pm
Tempt & Tantalize with Icewine Appetizers
See how delectable Icewine is BEFORE the meal, while tasting its
nimble interactions with salty, spicy and sweet flavours. Our friends
from The Smokin’ Buddha return to serve a trio of exotic Japanese rice
rolls with our luscious Cabernet Franc Icewine.
$10 without a Discovery Pass.
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megalomaniac/John Howard Cellars of Distinction
megalomaniac 3930 Cherry Avenue, Vineland
905-562-8155 | megalomaniacwine.com
January 9-11, 16-18, 23-25 | 11am-5pm
John Howard Cellars of Distinc tion
Icewine Mixology at megalomaniac
Enjoy the wonderful potential of Icewine combined with other
luscious ingredients. You will enjoy four cocktails and martinis as
part of this experience. Served with cheese and fresh bread.
$10 without a Discovery Pass.
Mike Weir Winery
4041 Locust Lane, Beamsville
905-563-1919 | mikeweirwine.com
January 9-11, 16-18, 23-25 | 11am-5pm
WEIR Freezing out Here
Celebrate the Canadian Benchmark, the frozen gift that is
ICEWINE. Enjoy our Thai Peanut Chicken Nachos and 2012 Vidal
Icewine, the perfect harmony of intense sweet, savoury and spice.
$10 without a Discovery Pass.
Ridgepoint Wines
3900 Cherry Avenue, Vineland
905-562-8853 | ridgepointwines.com
January 9-11, 16-18, 23-25 | 11am-5pm
Sweet, Spicy & Savoury
Join Chef Fortin and team as they serve a spiced Tuscan meat
pie (vegetarian option available), crostini with gorgonzola and red
pepper Icewine jelly, and a chocolate truffle with a sample of our
2012 Cabernet Icewine and 2010 Reserve Merlot. See and taste
for yourself how versatile Icewine is at the dining room table.
$10 without a Discovery Pass.
Stoney Ridge Estate Winery
3201 King Street, Vineland
905-562-1324 | stoneyridge.com
January 9-11, 16-18, 23-25 | 11am-5pm
This Little Piggy
It's NEVER too cold for BBQ! Join us to celebrate Icewine in all of
its cool climate glory. Enjoy BBQ pulled pork with pear and apple
chutney paired with our gorgeous 2010 Cabernet Franc Icewine.
$10 without a Discovery Pass.
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Sue-Ann Staff Estate Winery
3210 Staff Avenue, Jordan (GPS enter Lincoln)
1-877-566-1719 | staffwines.com
January 9-11, 16-18, 23-25 | 11am-5pm
Chocolate Barks, Sweet Barks, Savoury Barks, Sweet & Savoury…
All Barks are “Brix Approved”
Once again, you can create your own slice of chocolate heaven;
sweet, savoury, salty. Make is sassy! Make it yours! Kelly Nemeth,
local chocolatier superstar, puts it all together on a piece of
housemade chocolate bark. $10 without a Discovery Pass.
Tawse Winery
3955 Cherry Avenue, Vineland
905-562-9500 | tawsewinery.ca
January 9-11, 16-18, 23-25 | 11am-5pm
Short & Sweet!
Who says Icewine is just for dessert? Discover the versatility of our
2013 Riesling Icewine with a duo of shortbreads. Whether you
prefer savoury (rosemary, blue cheese, pancetta) or sweet (vanilla,
candied lemon, créme fraîche), it’s sure to be a treat!
$10 without a Discovery Pass.
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Vieni Estates
4553 Fly Road, Beamsville
905-535-6521 | vieni.ca
January 9-11, 16-18, 23-25 | 11am-5pm
Come have a Fabulous weekend at Vieni Estates
In 2005 Fabrizio Lo Iacono opened Fabulous Cakes & Confections
and quickly became one of the most recognized cake shops in the
GTA. Vieni Estates and Fabulous Cakes have come together to create
the perfect combination; a cake with toasted walnut butter cream,
layered between vanilla and Vieni's Vidal Icewine and topped with an
apricot honey marmalade. Fabulous! $10 without a Discovery Pass.
Vineland Estates Winery
3620 Moyer Road, Vineland
1-888-846-3526 ext. 24 | vineland.com
January 9-11, 16-18, 23-25 | 11am-5pm
Cassoulet - You Don’t Say?
Executive Chef Justin Downes works his magic; pairing the 2013
Cabernet Merlot with his slow braised short rib cassoulet finished
with Icewine crème fraîche and Cookstown Radish slaw. Perfect to
the last sip! $10 without a Discovery Pass.