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MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR DISCOVERY PASS HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? Discovery Pass tickets are $45 +HST each and include 8 wine and food pairings at Whether you’re a seasoned Discovery Pass professional or a first- participating wineries. Driver’s Discovery Pass tickets are $35 +HST and include 8 timer, here are some tips to help you get the most out of your tour in culinary pairings with a non-alcoholic beverage sponsored by One80 Brew at Niagara. participating wineries. Discovery Pass pairings are available for $10 without a Discovery Pass. DO YOUR RESEARCH! WHERE CAN I BUY DISCOVERY PASS TICKETS? 30 wineries have created special wine and culinary experiences that celebrate the harvest. Take You can purchase your ticket online at niagarawinefestival.com/tickets or at any a read through this guide and take a peek at the participating wineries, and mark your favourites. participating winery. PLAN YOUR ROUTE. WHICH DATES & TIMES ARE DISCOVERY PASS TICKETS VALID FOR? Your Discovery Pass is valid for all 6 days, so use the Discovery Pass map to plan a route Your Discovery Pass ticket is valid from 11am-5pm during September 14-15, 21-22 or that leaves you plenty of time to relax and enjoy your experience. Better yet, plan one day 28-29. So if you’re finding it difficult to reach all 8 wineries in one day, there’s no in Niagara-on-the-Lake and another in Twenty Valley to get a full taste of Niagara. need to worry as you have five other days available to you! EXPERIENCE THE WINERIES. CAN I SHARE MY DISCOVERY PASS? After you’ve sipped and savoured the Discovery Pass pairings, give yourself some time to Each Discovery Pass is loaded with 8 scans - that's 8 food and wine pairings total. experience the distinct features of each winery. Spend some time sampling new releases at This means that you can split the Discovery Pass by bringing along a friend, and the tasting bar, take in the crisp fall weather on a stroll through the vineyards, or snap enjoy 4 pairings each. some pictures of you and your friends enjoying your Discovery Pass in the vines!

ARE THERE OPTIONS FOR PEOPLE WITH DIETARY RESTRICTIONS? VARIETY OF FUN. Most wineries have a vegetarian option. Review the Wine & Food pairings in this Whether you plan your route based on your favourite , stick to wineries you’ve guide or online. never explored, or search out the best wine and culinary pairing, there are plenty of ways to experience Niagara with your Discovery Pass. IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE TO SEE AT THE WINERIES? Absolutely! As each winery has its own unique features and tours there is always EIGHT EXPERIENCES NOT ENOUGH? plenty to do and see while you’re visiting on your Discovery Pass. We’ve included a No problem! All wineries have Discovery Passes for sale, so you can purchase another and suggestion for each winery to get you started! *Winery experiences may have an split it with a friend. additional cost. BRING HOME YOUR FAVOURITES. WHAT IF I NEED HELP WITH MY E-TICKET? You’re going to love several of the wines that you taste as you make your way through your Our friends at EZ Tix are available 24-7 to lend a hand. Their number is conveniently Discovery Pass, so pick up an empty case from a participating winery and store your included on your e-ticket, or in your confirmation email. purchased wine easily in your vehicle. TWENTY VALLEY WINERIES NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE WINERIES

1. 13THSTREETWINERY 11. MAGNOTTA WINERY 20. LAILEY WINERY 26. PELLER ESTATES WINERY 2. ALVENTOWINERY 12. MEGALOMANIAC 21. LAKEVIEW WINE CO. 27. PILLITTERI ESTATES WINERY 3. CREEKSIDE ESTATE WINERY 13. REDSTONE WINERY 22. MARYNISSEN ESTATES 28. RIVERVIEW CELLARS ESTATE 4. FIELDING ESTATE WINERY 14. RIDGEPOINT WINES 23. NIAGARA COLLEGE TEACHING WINERY 5. FLATROCKCELLARS 15. ROCKWAY VINEYARDS WINERY 29. TRIUS WINERY & RESTAURANT 6. GREENLANE ESTATE WINERY 16. SUE-ANN STAFF ESTATE WINERY 24. NOMAD AT HINTERBROOK 30. WAYNE GRETZKY ESTATES 7. HARBOUR ESTATES WINERY 17. TAWSE WINERY WINERY WINERY & DISTILLERY 8. HERNDER ESTATE WINES 18. THIRTY BENCH WINE MAKERS 25. PALATINE HILLS ESTATE WINERY 9. KACABA VINEYARDS & WINERY 19. VINELAND ESTATES WINERY 10. LEGENDS ESTATES WINERY CREEKSIDE ESTATE WINERY 3 2170 Fourth Avenue, Jordan 905-562-0035 | creeksidewine.com

DRUM ROLL PLEASE! BBQ CHICKEN & GRILLED MUSHROOM SALAD We all know how much Chef Ross loves to rock out but who knew he was this literal? Join our Creek Cru this fall for a rocking food and wine pairing. Try Chef Ross' BBQ rubbed chicken drumstick with grilled mushroom salad and house-made blue cheese dip lovingly paired with our 'NEW' 2017 Red Tractor Cabernet . TWENTY VALLEY LISTINGS FEATURED WINE: 2017 Red Tractor, Cabernet Merlot WINEMAKER: Rob Power

While you’re there ... Check out one of wine country’s oldest and most unique underground barrel cellars; or lunch like a winemaker on our beautiful covered deck with Chef Ross Midgley.

13TH STREET WINERY FIELDING ESTATE WINERY 1 1776 Fourth Avenue, St. Catharines 4 4020 Locust Lane, Beamsville 905-984-8463 | 13thstreetwinery.com | Closed Sunday 905-563-0668 | fieldingwines.com

FALL OFF THE BONE GAMAYZING PORK RIBLETS TACOS AND NEW VINTAGES! Enjoy our 2017 Gamay with pork riblets smothered in our Gamayzing, sticky BBQ We are featuring our newly released 2018 Estate Bottled Riesling and our 2018 Sauce and a savoury Apple Carrot Slaw. Gamay for the red wine lovers. We’re pairing it with a delicious Chicken Santa Fe Taco with Cajun chicken, cheddar, black bean & corn pico, cornbread croutons and FEATURED WINE: 2017 Gamay buttermilk ranch. Enjoy the wine and food while taking in the spectacular fall views! WINEMAKER:Jean Pierre Colas FEATURED WINE: 2018 Estate Bottled Riesling, 2018 Gamay While you’re there … Grab a glass of wine and delicious bites on the patio, stroll through WINEMAKER:Richie Roberts the sculpture garden or enjoy fresh baked goods in the market. While you’re there ... Swing by the lodge and grab a comfortable Muskoka chair by the vines with a glass of wine, artisanal cheese platter and amazing Beamsville Bench views.

ALVENTO WINERY FLAT ROCK CELLARS 2 3048 Second Avenue, Vineland Station 5 2727 Seventh Avenue, Jordan 905-562-1212 | alvento.ca 905-562-8994 | flatrockcellars.com

JOURNEY TO THE EAST WIND! FULL STOMACHS AND HAPPY HEARTS! Take your taste buds on a delectable adventure with Ma Chinese Cuisine's Delicious smoked chicken, forest mushroom and goat cheese tarts perfectly specialty Char Siu Bao! The cloud-like steamed bun is stuffed with rich and juicy showcase this delightfully bright . Help make a difference! A portion barbecue pork marinated in their signature sweetened umami rich sauce. This of the sales of our feature wine will go to funding Feed Ontario programs to tantalizing morsel is paired with Alvento Winery’s slightly smoky and spiced, yet reduce hunger and poverty in Ontario. Be a part of the solution in hopes that fruit-forward Baco Noir. Enjoy your pairing in our decorated barrel cellar or out on everyone will have full stomachs and happy hearts. our scenic patio. Go where your inspiration takes you - go with the wind! FEATURED WINE:2016 Good Kharma Chardonnay FEATURED WINE: EastWind2018WINEMAKER: Marc Pistor WINEMAKER:Dave Sheppard

While you’re there ... Step back in time and head into their 19th century barn to sample rare While you’re there ... With 360° vineyard views pulling you in, don’t forget to check out the wines at the renovated tasting bar. unique gravity-flow cellar and live music on Saturdays from noon till 4:00pm! HARBOUR ESTATES WINERY GREENLANE ESTATE WINERY 7 4362 Jordan Road, Jordan 6 3751 King Street, Vineland 905-562-6279 | hewwine.com 905-562-7207 | greenlanewinery.com

LEMONICIOUSLY DIVINE QUEEN OF TARTES! Savour the flavour of the zesty lemon filled pie with "sky-high" meringue paired Get ready to lose your heart to our 2018 Chardonnay paired with a Savoury Apple Tarte Tartin. This hand-picked Chardonnay entices with notes of stone fruit and with our 2014 Riesling! vanilla custard. Our Tarte Tartin is an irresistible combination of apples, brie, thyme and shallots on a French style pastry. A match made in heaven! FEATURED WINE:2014 Riesling WINEMAKER:Ken Mowat FEATURED WINE:2018 Chardonnay WINEMAKER:Dianne Smith While you’re there ... Enjoy a self-guided tour through the vineyards and into the Carolinian forest while learning about winemaking, nature and the history of Harbour Estates Winery. While you’re there ... Stay awhile and sample more of our VQA wines or relax and enjoy autumn in the valley on our vineyard side covered patio.

HERNDER ESTATE WINES LEGENDS ESTATES WINERY 8 1607 Eighth Avenue Louth, St. Catharines 10 4888 Ontario Street North, Beamsville 905-684-3300 | hernder.com 905-563-6500 | legendsestates.com

SIP & SLIDE”R” PLACKI ON THE LAKE Come sip and savour our new 2017 Merlot; medium bodied and easy drinking! Enjoy our newly released 2018 Small Batch Riesling or our Merlot Reserve paired Enjoy this popular red alongside our famous, mouth-watering shaved beef slider with an Eastern European traditional Potato Placki (aka pancake) topped with served with (or without) homemade horseradish. Delish! your choice or sour cream or a cranberry and strawberry compote.

FEATURED WINE:2017 Merlot FEATURED WINE: 2018 Small Batch Riesling or Merlot Reserve WINEMAKER:Angela Kasimos WINEMAKER: Serge Papineau

While you’re there ... Pop into the tasting bar for complimentary wine tastings or call ahead While you’re there ... With several award-winning wines, be sure to head over to the tasting and schedule a complimentary winery tour. bar during your visit.

KACABA VINEYARDS & WINERY MAGNOTTA WINERY 9 3550 King Street, Vineland 11 4701 Ontario Street, Beamsville 905-562-5625 | kacaba.com 905-563-5313 | magnotta.com

THE SPECTACULAR SAUV & SAVOURY SAMMY EXPERIENCE WHAT YOU NOURISH WILL GROW Savour a spectacular match of Kacaba’s 2017 Wismer Vineyard, Cabernet The time honoured tradition of the harvest is a joyful time to celebrate the work Sauvignon paired with the culinary stylings of Chef Steve Del Col and Zooma of the artisans who create our produce. Replenish yourself with all the goodness Caters. Enjoy a savoury open-faced sammy piled high with locally cured, shaved our region offers by visiting our Beamsville location where we pair our Venture Pingue cappicolo, herbed ricotta, and topped with homemade fig & blueberry Art of Blending Red and White with a hearty Mexican-style sandwich (choice of conserve. Not your ordinary sandwich! barbacoa beef, chicken, or veggie option with beans and avocado).

FEATURED WINE: Wismer Vineyard, 2017 FEATURED WINE: Venture Art of Blending Red and White 2017 WINEMAKER: Vadim Chelekhov WINEMAKER: Marco Zamuner

While you’re there ... Take a seat on the intimate patio and relax as you enjoy impressive While you’re there ... Book a tour to see Ontario’s first and only Amarone-style VQA Wine Drying Room. views of Lake Ontario and the Toronto Skyline. MEGALOMANIAC REDSTONE WINERY 12 3930 Cherry Avenue, Vineland 13 4245 King Street, Beamsville 905-562-5155 | megalomaniacwine.com 905-563-9463 | redstonewines.ca

SIZZLING PATIO FARE PUT A LITTLE SPARK IN YOUR HEART! Our friends at Country Corner Market in Welland are bringing their famous Cheers to Harvest 2019! Let’s celebrate the beginning of harvest with our traditional Tuscany sausage, topped with a sun-dried tomato pesto relish. Paired with method Limestone Vineyard Sparkling paired with Chef Sider’s fabulous Butternut Megalomaniac’s Narcissist Riesling and Pompous Red wines, you can enjoy the Squash Arancini with dipping sauce. view from atop the highest point on the Niagara Escarpment. FEATURED WINE: 2017 Narcissist Riesling or 2017 Pompous Red FEATURED WINE: 2016 Limestone Sparkling WINEMAKER: Chris Frey WINEMAKERS: Paul Pender & Rene Van Ede

While you’re there ... Sitting atop the highest point of the Niagara Escarpment, make sure you While you’re there ... Enjoy a glass of biodynamic wine on an expansive patio offering grab a glass of wine and take a seat on the new patio to enjoy breathtaking panoramic views. vineyard views or visit the restaurant for a locally inspired menu.

RIDGEPOINT WINES SUE-ANN STAFF ESTATE WINERY 14 3900 Cherry Avenue, Vineland 16 3210 Staff Avenue, Jordan 905-562-8853 | ridgepointwines.com 905-562-1719 | sue-annstaff.com

SLIDE INTO FALL THE VQEH! A HOGTOWN CLASSIC SERVED NIAGARA-STYLE Join us for the start of our Harvest with a classic pairing of two competing sliders. “The VQeh!” takes the quintessential Canadian peameal bacon sandwich to the next level thanks to Our Team will pair our 2012 Pinot Noir with a Pork Slider topped with cherry onion our friends at Smoke & Moonshine. Enjoy a tender,juicy, maple-smoked peameal bacon slider all jam and our 2017 Old Vines Riesling with a Turkey Slider topped with marmalade dressed with a Chef Beth’s fixins’ and a side of slaw. Paired with our hearty 2017 Fancy Farm Girl and tarragon. Flamboyant Red cabernet blend, it’s a Hogtown classic served up Niagara-style.

FEATURED WINE: 2012 Pinot Noir and 2017 Old Vines Riesling FEATURED WINE: 2017 Fancy Farm Girl Flamboyant Red WINEMAKER: Mauro Scarsellone WINEMAKER: Sue-Ann Staff

While you’re there ... Grab a bite in the dining room serving seasonal farm-to-table cuisine While you’re there ... After sampling award-winning wine at the tasting bar, check out the landing strips reflecting the Italian heritage of the owners. at Ontario’s only fly-in winery.

ROCKWAY VINEYARDS TAWSE WINERY 15 3290 Ninth Street, St. Catharines 17 3955 Cherry Avenue, Vineland 905-641-5771 | rockway.net 905-562-9500 | tawsewinery.ca

TASTE OF THE ISLANDS MEATBALLS AND CAB FRANC… A MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN! Taste the islands with our Caribbean spiced pulled chicken atop juicy watermelon Join us at Tawse Winery for a delicious Cumbrae Beef Slider prepared by Chef Sider salsa. Paired perfectly with our lightly spritzed 9 White, it will make you feel like of the Restaurant at Redstone perfectly paired with the 2015 Grower's Cab Franc. you are on vacation! FEATURED WINE:2015 Grower's FEATURED WINE:2017 9 White Spritz WINEMAKERS: Paul Pender & Rene Van Ede WINEMAKER:David Stasiuk While you’re there ... Enjoy live music and a glass of wine in our beautiful Wine Garden, and While you’re there ... Explore a collection of winemaking artifacts from 19th Century France don’t forget to say hello to our resident sheep. guiding you through the evolution of the winemaking process in the Wine Museum. THIRTY BENCH WINE MAKERS 18 4281 Mountainview Road, Beamsville 905-563-1698 | thirtybench.com

NEW WINES, OLD VINES Visit the newest addition to this discovery pass with some of the oldest vines. Pair Thirty Benches 2017 Winemaker’s Riesling with roasted garlic shrimp, pineapple couscous and sweet dill aioli while learning the history of their vines and enjoying their breathtaking view all the way to Toronto.

FEATURED WINE:2017 Winemaker’s Riesling WINEMAKER: Emma Garner NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE LISTINGS

While you’re there ... During your visit, head into the tasting room for a personalized seated tasting or join the Thirty Bench team for a hike through the vineyard.

VINELAND ESTATES WINERY LAILEY WINERY 19 3620 Moyer Road, Vineland 20 15940 Niagara River Parkway, Niagara-on-the-Lake 905-562-7088 | vineland.com 905-468-8188 | laileywinery.com

HANG ON TO SUMMER CHILL! SIGNATURE LAILEY SKEWER Not ready to give up summer? This “cool” salad will help you hang on to those Stop by to sample our 2016 Zweigelt paired with sliced mortadella, mozzarella last sunny days of the season! Charred corn and black bean salad topped with cheese and Italian baguette with fresh cherry tomato on a skewer. chili lime shrimp, garnished with house made guacamole and crisp yucca chips. We’ve paired it with our 2017 Semi Dry Riesling - surely a way to keep those FEATURED WINE:2016 Zweigelt summer flavours alive for just a little longer! WINEMAKER:John Chang

FEATURED WINE: 2017 Semi-Dry Riesling While you’re there ... Pop by the tasting bar to sample wines made from some of the oldest WINEMAKER: Brian Schmidt Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vines in Niagara.

While you’re there ... Enjoy a bit of Niagara’s history as you enter the 19th Century barn housing the tasting bar or heighten your wine tasting skills with a black glass tasting.

LAKEVIEW WINE CO. 21 1067 Niagara Stone Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake 905-685-5673 | lakeviewwineco.com

CHARDONN-YAYALLDAY! Celebrate the start of the harvest season at Lakeview Wine Co.! Enjoy our delightfully decadent Lakeview Cellars 2017 Barrel Aged Chardonnay paired perfectly with a scrumptious pumpkin risotto, topped with a parmesan chip.

FEATURED WINE:Lakeview Cellars 2017 Barrel Aged Chardonnay WINEMAKERS: Scott McGregor, Jessica Wallace & Tom Green

While you’re there ... Become a wine mixologist and learn new ways to appreciate Niagara wine with a Wine Cocktail Mixology tour. MARYNISSEN ESTATES PALATINE HILLS ESTATE WINERY 22 1208 Concession 1 Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake 25 911 Lakeshore Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake 905-468-7270 | marynissen.com 905-646-9617 | palatinehillsestatewinery.com

SUMMER TWILIGHT PAIR OF PEROGIES & PINOT Reflect on summers bounty with a Niagara Peach Jam Tartlet topped with honey Join us for a duo of locally made, hand-pinched perogies - the first filled with whipped Goat Cheese alongside our Gold Series Riesling that will dance across roasted red peppers & goat cheese and the other stuffed with mushrooms, dill, your palate with its ripe apple and citrus. herbs & garlic. Both paired with our newly released 2017 'Wild & Free' Pinot Grigio.

FEATURED WINE:2018 Gold Series Riesling FEATURED WINE:2017 'Wild & Free' Pinot Grigio WINEMAKER: Mitch McCurdy WINEMAKER: John Neufeld

While you’re there ... Once you’ve sampled this pairing, grab a glass of wine and enjoy the While you’re there ... Join a truly unique tour as you explore the vineyards and inspect peace and quiet of the country on our patio, or sip and stroll through the vineyard on our artifacts from the War of 1812 on your journey. twice daily public tours.

NIAGARA COLLEGE TEACHING WINERY PELLER ESTATES WINERY & RESTAURANT 23 135 Taylor Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake 26 135 Taylor Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake 905-641-2252 ext. 4070 | niagaracollegewine.ca 905-641-2252 ext. 4070 | niagaracollegewine.ca

YOU HAD ME AT MERLOT! BLANC OUT AT PELLER Experience two of the best things Niagara College has to offer - the delicious Take in all the beauty that wine country has to offer while sipping our 2017 Peller 2017 Balance Merlot from our award-winning teaching winery paired with Estates Private Reserve Sauvignon Blanc paired with Chef Jason Parsons’ perfect homemade barbecue pork and caramelised onion strudel from our award- Summer Harvest Rice Bowl including Niagara peach, duck confit, heirloom winning and student chefs at the Benchmark restaurant. tomato and tarragon rice.

FEATURED WINE:2017 Balance Merlot FEATURED WINE: 2017 Peller Estates Private Reserve Sauvignon Blanc WINEMAKER: Gavin Robertson WINEMAKER: Katie Dickieson

While you’re there ... Explore the vineyards and winemaking facilities on a tour or take a While you’re there ... Complete your journey through wine country with a candlelit stroll seat on the new patio and enjoy a glass of wine and a view of the vines. through the vineyard sipping premium wines on a sunset wine tour.

NOMAD AT HINTERBROOK WINERY PILLITTERI ESTATES WINERY 24 1181 Lakeshore Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake 27 1696 Niagara Stone Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake 905-646-5133 | hinterbrook.com 905-468-3147 | pillitteri.com

SAVOURY CRAB SALAD A PROUD PAIRING Simple ingredients around a savoury heart. Refreshing crab salad and a dash of Cheers to this Canadian classic! Enjoy a delicious poutine made with fresh cut chili oil for heat, paired with a vibrant and flavourful Riesling to keep the summer fries, Quebec cheese curds and thick poutine gravy. Paired perfectly with your vibes flowing. Be the Nomad and venture your way in for this unique pairing. choice of our 2017 Team Canada Red or Team Canada White, the official wines of the Canadian Olympic Team. FEATURED WINE:2017 Riesling WINEMAKER: Violet Yeh FEATURED WINE: 2017 Team Canada Red & 2017 Team Canada White WINEMAKER:Aleksandar Kolundzic While you’re there ... Sip some wine while creating your own wine bottle label or share your stories to be included in Hinterbrook’s Storybook. While you’re there ... Make some time to head down to one of the most unique barrel cellars in Niagara, featuring a 500 inch long monolithic concrete table with 23 stainless steel chairs suspended above it. RIVERVIEW CELLARS ESTATE WINERY 28 15376 Niagara Parkway, Niagara-on-the-Lake 905-262-0636 | riverviewcellars.com

EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA ON THE PATIO Enjoy our 2017 Bianco Gewürztraminer-Riesling paired with eggplant parmigiana on focaccia with roasted red peppers and Havarti cheese.

FEATURED WINE: 2017 Bianco Gewürztraminer-Riesling WINEMAKER: Alyssa Bator

While you’re there ... Craving a bit more? Try a winery tour complimented with a cheese and charcuterie board as you relax on the patio overlooking the Niagara River.

TRIUS WINERY & RESTAURANT 29 1249 Niagara Stone Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake 905-468-4678 | triuswines.com

BOOMERANGS AND BURGERS Visit Niagara’s most Instagrammable estate and enjoy our award-winning 2016 Trius Red paired with Chef Dodd’s iconic Trius ribeye burger topped with Icewine onion jam. While you’re there, join The Trius Tour to snap some Insta-worthy pics before heading to Wayne Gretzky Estates for your next pairing.

FEATURED WINE:2016 Trius Red WINEMAKER:Craig McDonald

While you’re there ... Stay a while and take a seat on the patio as you sip and savour your way through lunch or dinner or snap a few pics at Niagara’s most Instagrammable winery.

WAYNE GRETZKY ESTATES WINERY 30 1219 Niagara Stone Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake 905-468-0099 | waynegretzkyestates.com

A ‘GREAT’ PAIRING Come visit The Great One’s estate while savouring an equally great pairing; our 2017 Estate Series White paired with Chef Dodd’s own veggie samosas with chili pickle sauce. Make sure to check out our new Beer Garden before you walk over the bridge to Trius Winery for your next pairing.

FEATURED WINE: 2017 Estate Series White WINEMAKER: Craig McDonald

While you’re there ... Explore your five senses with a Sensory Lab tour where you’re blindfolded and challenged to truly taste Niagara wine.