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EVENT MANAGED BY FOREFRONT COMMUNICATIONS I N D U L G E YO U R PA S S I O N
for Local Cuisine The Forefront Communications Network Inc. is a full-service marketing communications company specializing in the gourmet food & beverage alcohol industries. For more than 20 years, Forefront has been planning and implementing Savour Ontario restaurants are dedicated to serving exciting and interactive events and marketing the best and freshest Ontario has to offer. Our province’s bounty of fine foods and wines are just campaigns for finer food, beer, wine, and spirit waiting to delight your palate. products internationally.
At Forefront Communications, the philosophy is Use our restaurant finder to locate dining options that simple, to ‘think outside the barrel’, bringing fun, are sure to enrich your next getaway with the flavours of our regional cuisine. education, sophistication and flavour to events like sip & Savour Ontario and more. Passionate about Ontario, Forefront has found a vast array of outstanding wine, food and flavour right here in their own backyard and are proud to play a leading role in supporting Ontario’s wine industry.
During Ontario Wine Week and beyond, Forefront encourages you to take part in the Ontario wine and food experience and enjoy the fine locally produced flavours Ontario has to offer.
For more information about The Forefront Communications Network Inc. please visit: www.forefrontcom.com savourontario.ca The journey began in 1995, when Tony Aspler founded the Ontario WelcomeWine Awards recognizing Ontario VQA wines for their quality, distinction and brilliance. Building on this success, ‘sip Ontario’ was born to showcase Ontario’s finest VQA award-winning wines.
Today ‘sip Ontario’ is proud to partner with Savour Ontario, a program developed by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, to bring you the finest Ontario wine and food together under one roof.
sip & Savour Ontario attracts vineyards and restaurants from across Ontario, playing a vital role in recognizing the importance of the thriving culinary industry in our province. As you sip, swirl and savour the best of Ontario wine and food, know that this evening would not be possible without your support .
With the ever expanding repertoire of amazing flavours in Ontario, we hope that tonight will give you a taste of home-grown excellence and inspire your continued enjoyment of Ontario’s finest foods and VQA wines for years to come!
For more information please visit www.ontariowineawards.ca
Cheers! Celebrating Ontario Wine Week June 15 - 21, 2008 Angels Gate Winery Calamus Estate Winery Wine
4260 Mountainview Road, Beamsville, ON L0R 1B2 3100 Glen Road, Jordan, ON L0R 1S0
Wine Contact: AJ McLaughlin Tel: 905-563-3942 Fax: 905-563-4127 Contact: Derek Saunders Tel: 905-562-9303 Fax: 905-562-3999 www.angelsgatewinery.com www.calamuswines.com
T Cabernet Franc 2006 C Pinot Gris 2007 $16.75 $15.20 ______T Old Vines Chardonnay 2005 C Gewürztraminer 2007 $23.95 $13.20 ______Sussreserve Riesling 2007 C Riesling 2007 LCBO #620104 • $13.95 $16.20 ______Pinot Noir 2006 C Calamus Red 2006 2008 bronze • $18.95 $15.20 ______C Gewürztraminer 2006 LCBO #58594 • $15.75 ______C Cabernet Merlot 2004 Cattail Creek Estate Winery LCBO #620096 • $15.75 1156 Concession 6, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0 ______Contact: Roselyn Dyck-Cieszkowski ______Tel: 905-988-9463 Fax: 905-988-6485 www.cattailcreek.ca
Off Dry Riesling 2006 2008 GOLD • $15.00 ______Your Notes ______Serendipity Rosé 2006 $14.00 ______Pinot Noir 2007 ______$18.00 ______
T = Trade Only C = Consumer Only T = Trade Only C = Consumer Only - 2 - - 3 - Cave Springs Cellars Coyote’s Run Estate Winery Wine
3836 Main Street, Jordan, ON L0R 1S0 485 Concession 5 Road, St. David’s, ON LOS 1P0
Wine Contact: Thomas Pennachetti Tel: 905-562-3581 Fax: 905-562-3232 Contact: Patti Aubry Tel: 905-682-8310 Fax: 905-682-1166 www.cavespring.ca www.coyotesrunwinery.com T Riesling Dolomite 2006 C Pinot Blanc 2007 $15.85 2008 Silver • $18.00 ______Riesling CSV 2006 C Riesling Icewine 2006 $29.95 2008 bronze • $50.00 ______Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2006 C Meritage 2005 $19.95 $24.00 ______Estate Cabernet Franc 2005 C Pinot Gris 2007 $24.95 $18.00 ______C Estate Riesling 2006 $17.80 ______Château des Charmes Creekside Estate Winery
1025 York Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0 2170 Fourth Avenue, Jordan Station, ON L0R 1S0 Contact: Michèle Bosc Tel: 905-262-4219 Ext.26 Fax: 905-262-5548 Contact: Matt Loney Tel: 905-562-0035 Ext. 232 Fax: 905-562-5493 www.chateaudescharmes.com www.creeksidewine.com Estate Bottled Chardonnay Musqué 2006 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2006 2008 silver • $16.95 2008 silver • $18.95 ______Cuvée d’Andrée Rosé 2006 Laura’s Blend White 2006 2008 Gold • $13.95 2007 Gold • $17.95 ______Estate Bottled Sauvignon Blanc 2006 Reserve Meritage 2004 2008 silver • $15.95 $34.95 ______Estate Bottled Riesling 2006 Shiraz 2006 2008 gold • $16.95 $15.95 ______T = Trade Only C = Consumer Only - 4 - - 5 - EastDell Estates Winery Henry of Pelham Family Estate Winery Wine
4041 Locust Lane, Beamsville, ON L0R 1B2 1469 Pelham Road, RR #1, St. Catharines, ON L2R 6P7
Wine Contact: Susan Julian Tel: 905-562-5685 Ext. 222 Fax: 905-562-0673 Contact: Daniel Speck Tel: 905-684-8423 Fax: 905-684-8444 www.eastdell.com www.henryofpelham.com
Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2006 T Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2006 2008 gold • $18.95 $19.95 ______Pinot Noir Reserve 2005 T Cuvée Catharine Brut NV $21.95 $29.95 ______Unoaked Chardonnay 2006 T Merlot 2005 LCBO #609867 • $12.75 $19.95 ______Vidal Icewine 2004 T Riesling Off-Dry Reserve 2007 $39.95 $15.95 ______C Baco Noir Reserve 2005 2007 Gold • LCBO #461699 • $24.95 Fielding Estate Winery ______4020 Locust Lane, Beamsville, ON L0R 1B2 ______Contact: Whitney Jackson Tel: 905-563-0668 Fax: 905-563-0664 www.fieldingwines.com C Dry Riesling 2006 2008 bronze • LCBO #268375 • $13.25 ______Meritage 2005 ______2008 GOLD • $35.00 C Cuvée Catharine Rosé Brut NV ______LCBO #4051 • $29.95 ______Rock Pile Pinot Gris 2007 ______2008 silver • $24.00 C Cabernet Merlot Reserve 2005 ______LCBO #395855 • $29.95 ______Gewürztraminer 2007 ______$16.00 C Select Late Harvest Vidal 2006 ______2008 silver ______Riesling 2007 ______$16.00 ______T = Trade Only C = Consumer Only - 6 - - 7 - Hillebrand Estate Winery Jackson-Triggs Winery Wine
1249 Niagara Stone Road, R.R. #2, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0 2145 Regional Road 55, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0R 1J0
Wine Contact: Adine Fabiani Tel: 905-468-3201 Fax: 905-468-4789 Tel: 888-468-4637 Fax: 905-468-4447 www.hillebrand.com www.jacksontriggswinery.com
Trius White 2006 Proprietors Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2006 2008 Gold • LCBO #54957 • $18.95 2008 Silver • $13.95 ______Trius Riesling 2006 Proprietors Reserve Shiraz 2006 LCBO #303792 • $13.75 $16.95 ______Hillebrand Late Harvest Vidal 2006 Delaine Vineyard Riesling 2006 $15.95 $19.00 ______Delaine Vineyard Chardonnay 2006 2006 Silver • $20.00 Inniskillin Wines ______Niagara Parkway Line #3, R.R. #1 Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0 Contact: Stacey Mulholland Tel: 905-468-2187 Fax: 905-468-5355 www.inniskillin.com Kacaba Vineyards
3550 King Street, Vineland, ON L0R 2C0 Gamay Noir, 2006 Contact: John Tummon Tel: 905-562-5625 Fax: 905-562-1111 2008 Silver • $12.45 www.kacaba.com ______Reserve Cabernet Franc 2004 Montague Chardonnay 2006 2008 Gold • $34.95 $17.95 ______Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 Reserve Pinot Noir 2006 2008 bronze • $34.95 $18.25 ______Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 Reserve Chardonnay 2006 $18.95 $15.50 ______Horizon Ridge Sur Lie Chardonnay 2006 $15.95 ______
- 8 - - 9 - Konzelmann Estate Winery Lailey Vineyard Wines Wine
1096 Lakeshore Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0 15940 Niagara Parkway, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0
Wine Contact: Bruno Reis Tel: 905-935-2866 Fax: 905-935-2864 Contact: Ed Haddon Tel: 905-468-0503 Fax: 905-468-8012 www.konzelmann.ca www.laileyvineyard.com
Riesling Traminer Special Select Late Harvest 2006 T Chardonnay VQA Niagara River 2006 $30.00 $25.00 ______Old Cellar Door Cuvée Brut 2006 T Cabernet 2005 2008 Bronze • $30.00 $20.00 ______Barrel Aged Shiraz 2006 T Pinot Noir VQA Niagara River 2006 $13.00 $25.00 ______Barrel Aged Chardonnay 2006 T Syrah 2006 $18.50 $25.00 ______C Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 2007 Bronze • $20.00 ______Your Notes ______C Riesling Select Late Harvest 2006 2008 gold • $30.00 ______Your Notes ______
T = Trade Only C = Consumer Only - 10 - - 11 - Lakeview Cellars Estate Winery Mike Weir Estate Winery Wine & Dan Aykroyd Wines 963 Queenston Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0
Wine Contact: Nicole Speranzini Tel: 905-684-1483 Ext. 23 Fax: 905-684-1602 4037 Cherry Avenue, Vineland, ON L0R 2C0 www.weirwines.com Contact: Susan Julian Tel: 905-562-5685 Ext. 222 Fax: 905-562-0673 www.lakeviewcellars.ca • www.danaykroydwines.com Cabernet Merlot 2006 Vidal Icewine Signature Reserve 2005 $18.95 Dan Aykroyd Wines ______2008 GOLD • 2008 Wine of the Year ______LCBO #58842 $79.85 Cabernet Shiraz 2005 ______2008 Gold • $25.20 ______Sauvignon Blanc Discovery Series 2007 ______Dan Aykroyd Wines Pinot Grigio 2007 LCBO #74047 • $14.75 $15.95 ______Merlot Reserve 2005, Lakeview Cellars Sauvignon Blanc 2007 $24.95 $15.95 ______Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2005 Lakeview Cellars $24.95 ______Mountain Road Wine Company
______4016 Mountain Street, Beamsville, ON L0R 1B7 Contact: Steve Kocsis Tel: 905-563-0745 Fax: 905-563-0650 Magnotta Winery Corporation www.mountainroadwine.com
271 Chrislea Road, Vaughan, ON L4L 8N6 Tel: 800-461-9463 Fax: 905-738-9551 www.magnotta.com Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2004 2008 bronze • $15.95 ______C Cabernet Sauvignon Special Reserve 2006 ______2008 Gold • $13.95 ______Unoaked Chardonnay 2005 $14.95 C Vidal Icewine Niagara Peninsula Ltd Edition 2006 ______$27.95 ______Mountain Road Red 2003 C Meritage Limited Edition 2005 $15.95 $19.95 ______C Gewürztraminer Dry Special Reserve 2006 Vidal Icewine 2000 $12.95 $24.95 (375 ml) ______T = Trade Only C = Consumer Only - 12 - - 13 - Niagara College Teaching Winery Pelee Island Winery Wine
135 Taylor Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0 455 Seacliff Drive, Kingsville, ON N9Y 2K5
Wine Contact: Sandra Ozkur Tel: 905-641-2252 Ext. 4079 Fax: 905-988-4309 Contact: Clodagh Moss Tel: 519-733-6551 Fax: 519-733-6553 www.nctwinery.ca www.peleeisland.com
Cabernet Franc 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 2008 bronze • $16.95 2008 silver• $24.95 ______College Rosé 2006 Shiraz 2005 2008 Silver • $10.95 2008 Silver • $19.95 ______Dean’s List Chardonnay 2006 Pinot Noir Reserve 2006 2008 gold • $27.95 $14.85 ______Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2006 Premium Select Chardonnay 2006 $18.95 $12.85 ______Palatine Hills Estate Winery
911 Lakeshore Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario L0S 1J0 Peller Estates Contact: Matt Reynolds Tel: 905-650-1370 Fax: 905-646-5832 290 John Street East, R.R. #1, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0 www.palatinehillsestatewinery.com Contact: Adine Fabiani Tel: 905-468-4678 Fax: 905-468-1920 www.peller.com Riesling Traminer 2006 $12.85 Andrew Peller Signature Series ______Ice Cuvée NV ______2008 silver • LCBO #018986 • $29.95 Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot 2004 ______$13.95 ______Andrew Peller Signature Series ______Chardonnay Sur Lie 2006 Merlot 2004 2008 silver • $30.00 $15.00 ______Andrew Peller Signature Series Gewürztraminer 2006 Cabernet Franc Icewine 2006 $20.00 2008 silver • $90.00 ______
T = Trade Only C = Consumer Only - 14 - - 15 - Peninsula Ridge Estates Winery Reif Estate Winery Wine
5600 King Street West, Beamsville, ON L0R 1B0 15608 Niagara Parkway, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0
Wine Contact: Jonathon Kuhling Tel: 905-563-0900 Ext. 22 Fax: 905-563-0995 Contact: Carol LePage Tel: 905-468-7738 Ext. 27 Fax: 905-468-5878 www.peninsularidge.com www.reifwinery.com
T Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2002 First Growth Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 2006 Gold • $39.95 2007 Gold • $50.00 ______Fumé Blanc 2006 2008 Gold • $26.95 Chenin Blanc 2006 2007 Gold • $18.95 ______Vidal Icewine 2006 First Growth Cabernet Merlot 2002 2008 bronze • $38.95 $50.00 ______Wismer Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2007 Vidal Icewine 2005 $18.95 $46.95 ______C Merlot 2006 ______LCBO #61011 • $14.95 ______Rosewood Estates Winery
Pillitteri Estates Winery 4352 Mountainview Road, Beamsville, ON L0R 1B2 Contact: Renata Roman Tel: 416-574-7977 Fax: 905-271-5817 1696 Niagara Stone Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0 www.rosewoodwine.com Contact: Katie Jones Tel: 905-468-3147 Ext. 240 Fax: 905-468-0389 www.pillitteri.com Pinot Gris 2007 Merlot Reserve 2002 2008 gold • $30.00 2005 gold • $30.00 ______Merlot 2006 Sur Lie Chardonnay 2006 2008 gold • $18.00 $15.00 ______Meritage 2006 Pinot Grigio 2006 $18.00 $15.00 ______Riesling 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 $18.00 $16.00 ______
- 16 - - 17 - Southbrook Vineyards
581 Niagara Stone Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0
Wine Contact: Elena Galey-Pride Tel: 888-581-1581 Fax: 905-641-2549 www.southbrook.com
T Triomphe Syrah 2006 The Appellations A pp e llat i o n s $24.95 ______Triomphe Sauvignon Blanc 2007 of Ontario $18.95 The Niagara Peninsula ______Recognized globally as an outstanding wine producing region and boasting ______a climate similar to that of Burgundy, Triomphe Chardonnay 2006 the Loire Valley, Oregon, and New $21.95 Zealand, this regions complex glacial soils are ideal for growing grapes. ______Cabernet Merlot Shiraz 2006 Lake Erie $14.85 ______North ______Shore The wine C Triomphe Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 region of Southwest Ontario boasts 2004 SILVER • $31.95 the most sunshine hours in Canada. ______Couple that with a proximity to the ______warm, shallow waters of Lake Erie and the result is grapes that thrive in Stoney Ridge Estate Winery this viticulture paradise.
3201 King Street, Vineland, ON L0R 2C0 Contact: Lesley Muffett Tel: 905-562-1324 ext. 24 Fax: 905-562-7777 www.stoneyridge.com Pelee Island Canada’s most southerly Cabernet Franc Reserve 2005 location enjoys a longer C 2008 SILVER • $37.15 growing season than any ______other winemaking region ______in Canada. It is also our oldest wine region, with the C Founder’s Meritage 2003 country’s first grape growing 2007 Gold • $23.15 operation beginning here in ______1866. ______C Chardonnay 2006 Prince Edward $13.15 County ______Just two hours east of Toronto, Ontario’s newest winery ______destination reaps the rewards of historic towns and villages, gentle countryside dotted with farms and vineyards and a C Pinot Noir Reserve 2006 scenic shoreline that borders Lake Ontario and the Bay of $17.15 Quinte. ______WINERIES CONTINUED ON PAGE 23 T = Trade Only - 18 - C = Consumer Only - 19 - 96 94 10 75 20 Wellington Harrow Detroit Colchester 10 3 La Salle Windsor 11 Wine 8 94 20 Belleville 50 18 Cherry Cherry Valley 23 Essex Kingsville 3 Lake St. Clair 401 Bloom eld Picton 46 Glenora 20 8 77 Leamington Adolphustown 33 Napanee Staples Tilbury 77 Milford Pelee Island Winery Waupoos 1 POINT PELEE WHEATLEY 3 37 7 28 15 1 8 Bath 32 401 Port Alma 7 Lake Erie Chatham 10 3 Lake Ontario 8 15 RONDEAU 33 Kingston Blenheim 21 15 11 17 401 3 34 30 Presents Your Guide To Tonight’s Featured Wineries 31 Dan Aykroyd Wines 17. Lakeview Cellars Estate Winery & 16. Lailey Vineyard Wines 15. Konzelmann Estate Winery 14. Kacaba Vineyards 13. Jackson-Triggs Estate Winery 12. Inniskillin Wines 11. Hillebrand Winery of Pelham10. Henry Family Estate Winery 9. Fielding Estate Winery 8. EastDell Estates Winery 7. Creekside Estate Winery 6. Coyote’s Run Estate Winery 5. Châ 4. Cave Springs Cellars 3. Cattail Creek Estate Winery 2. Calamus Estate Winery
1. Angels Gate Winery teaux des Charmes 29 34. Vineland Estates Winery 33. Thomas & Vaughan Estate Winery 32. Bench Thirty Winery 31. StreetThirteenth Winery 30. Stoney Estate Ridge Winery 29. Southbrook Vineyards 28. Rosewood Estates Winery Estate27. Reif Winery 26. Pillitteri Estates Winery 25. Peninsula Estates Ridge Winery 24. Peller Estates Winery 23. Pelee Island Winery 22. Palatine Estate Hills Winery 21. Niagara College Teaching Winery 20. Mountain Road Wine Company 19. Mike Weir Estate Winery 18. Magnotta Winery 27
- 20 - - 21 - Wine Thirteenth Street Winery
Raise Your Glass th 3983 13 Street, Jordan Station, ON L0R 1S0 In Support Of Ontario Wines! Contact: Herb Jacobson Tel: 905-562-9463 Fax: 905-562-8766 www.13thstreetwines.com
Sandstone Old Vines Gamay Noir 2006 2008 GOLD • $25.00 ______
i o n P romot Funk Blanc de Noir 2000 2008 GOLD • $40.00 ______Funk Vineyard Riesling 2006 $24.00 ______Reserve Chardonnay 2005 $26.00 ______Celebrating Ontario Wine Week ______June 15 – 21, 2008 Thirty Bench Winery
4281 Mountainview Road, Beamsville, ON L0R 1B0 Contact: Adine Fabiani Tel: 905-563-1698 Fax: 905-563-3921 www.thirtybench.com
Wood Post Riesling 2006 2008 Silver • $30.00 ______Riesling 2006 $18.00 ______During Ontario Wine Week and
beyond visit the participating ______Your Notes restaurants listed above and ask ______your server or sommelier about the ______variety of home-grown excellence available on- 22 their- wine list. - 23 - Thomas & Vaughan Estate Winery Vintage Hotels Wine 4245 King Street, Beamsville, ON L0R 1B1 2008 Winemaker of the Year Wine Contact: Steve Byfield Phone: 905-563-7737 Fax: 905-563-4450 www.thomasandvaughan.com Craig McDonald & Rob Power Creekside Estate Winery Riesling 2007 $19.95 ______Craig and Rob’s ______complementary backgrounds Pinot Gris 2007 mix international savoir - $17.95 faire with state-of-the-art ______technology, resulting in ______an innovative approach to Cabernet Franc 2006 $21.95 winemaking that maintains ______Creekside’s reputation for ______excellent wines at all price points from vintage to vintage. Vineland Estates Winery In their years as a winemaking team, they have risen to the reputation of pioneers in their industry. The 3620 Moyer Road, Vineland, ON L0R 2C0 two are often considered by industry insiders and Contact: Dave Gimbel Tel: 519-572-1634 Fax: 519-745-9506 www.vineland.com Ontario wine media to be one of the most innovative and dynamic winemaking teams in the Canadian Chardonnay No-Oak 2006 wine industry, creating exceptionally unique 2008 Silver • $12.85 wines that show considerable depth, complexity, ______reflection of terrior, and excellent representation of ______the grape varietal. This is evidenced by Creekside’s Riesling Semi-Dry 2007 numerous achievements. Rob and Craig have been 2008 bronze • $13.95 ______repeated award winners at each of the last four ______Cuvée wine awards, Ontario Wine Awards, and global wine competitions. In 2007, Creekside was Sauvignon Blanc 2006 $16.95 ranked among the top six wineries in Canada. ______The winemakers have expanded their craft beyond Elevation Cabernet Merlot 2005 the Creekside brand, with Craig heading up wine- $25.00 making at affiliate Mike Weir Estate Winery and Rob ______in charge of Wayne Gretzky Estates. Both new ______ventures have begun to establish themselves within the national wine market as consistent premium quality producers.
- 24 - - 25 - Savour Ontario A Program of the Ministry of Agriculture,
Wine Food and Rural Affairs 2008 Wine of the Year Dan Aykroyd Winery 2005 Signature Reserve Vidal Icewine
The first wine to be released under the Dan Aykroyd label has won the most prestigious award at the 2008 Savour Ontario, a program of the Ontario Wine Awards. The Dan Aykroyd Signature Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food Reserve VQA Vidal Icewine 2005 is made from and Rural Affairs, congratulates the 100% Vidal grapes harvested from select vineyards 2008 Ontario Wine Awards recipients. in the Niagara Peninsula. Unlike most Icewines, the Aykroyd Vidal Icewine is fermented and aged in Savour Ontario is the proud sponsor French oak barrels, which adds additional complexity and subtle oak character to its floral honeyed of: apricot notes and mouth-filling structure. Wine of the Year Sommelier of the Year This Vidal Icewine displays a rich and fragrant nose of apricots, honey and peaches, mingling with We celebrate their success at this aromas of butterscotch and toffee. evening’s event and, to that end, have The palate presents deep paired award-winning wines with the and complex flavours of sweet honey, ripe tropical best and freshest food Ontario has to fruits and butterscotch offer. These elegant and delectable with delicate hints of offerings have been prepared by our lychee throughout. This exceptional Savour Ontario chefs. sweet wine is well balanced and shows good Use our restaurant finder to locate acidity in the finish. Serve these chef’s restaurants and other chilled to approximately SPO N SORS dining options that are sure to enrich 12°C. Excellent on its own or when paired with your next getaway with the flavours of rich foods like foie gras our regional cuisine. and soft creamy cheeses, including Blue or Stilton, as well as sweet desserts and chocolates. www.savourontario.ca
- 26 - - 27 - Chef Jason Parsons Peller Estates Niagara-on-the-Lake
Executive Chef Jason Parsons brings over 15 years of experience to the Peller Estates Winery kitchen having gathered knowledge from some of the world’s most renowned restaurants. Chef Parsons showcases his talent in the winery’s Culinary evolving seasonal menus, beautifully paired with Peller’s award-winning wines.
Demonstrations www.peller.com by 905-468-4678 Savour Ontario’s Finest Chefs CUL IN ARY D E MO s
ARY D E MO s ARY Chef Stephen Treadwell Chef Jeff Crump Treadwell Farm-To-Table Cuisine Ancaster Old Mill
CUL IN Port Dalhousie Ancaster
British born and trained Stephen Treadwell has As the founder of Slow Food in Ontario, worked in some of the finest restaurants in the Executive Chef Jeff Crump has developed world. After years of building relationships with his talents at a number of the world’s top local farmers, he opened Treadwell Farm-to- restaurants including Chez Panisse, in Berkeley, Table Cuisine in May 2006. Since opening its California, the quintessential local restaurant. doors, Treadwell has undertaken the philosophy His passion for local food sings in the menus he of emphasizing the beautiful produce from creates. the Niagara region and using the restaurant to showcase farmers and their products to guests. www.ancasteroldmill.com 905-648-1827 www.treadwellcuisine.com 905-934-9797
- 28 - - 29 - Treadwell Farm-To-Table Cuisine Peller Estates Port Dalhousie Niagara-on-the-Lake
Wine Pairing - Southbrook Vineyards Wine Pairing - Peller Estates
Stephen Treadwell is the chef and owner of Set majestically in the heart of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Treadwell Farm-to-Table Cuisine, Niagara’s most wine country, Peller Estates Winery Restaurant critically acclaimed restaurant and recently named showcases exceptional regional cuisine prepared by one of the top 100 restaurants in Canada by Wine the creative and charming Executive Chef Jason Parsons, and matched with the award-winning
Access Magazine. Treadwell has consistently food P wowed diners with his gastronomic experiences, wines of Peller Estates. using only the freshest and finest ingredients sourced from local artisan producers. a i r in gs a i r in gs Executive Chef Stephen Treadwell Executive Chef Jason Parsons www.treadwellcuisine.com www.peller.com 905-934-9797 905-468-4678 food P
Ancaster Old Mill Benmiller Inn & Spa Ancaster Goderich
Wine Pairing - Cattail Creek Estate Winery Wine Pairing - Pelee Island Winery
The Ancaster Old Mill and Executive Chef Benmiller Inn showcases the best of Huron County’s Jeff Crump, are passionate about promoting local bounty and is proud to be a restaurant that entices seasonality and flavours. Chef Crump has created Ontario’s locavores. The talented team of culinary an earth to table experience that has endowed the artisans, led by Executive Chef Jeffery Hicks, menu with delicious, seasonal dishes. skillfully craft dishes with a balance of traditional values and home-cooked quality.
Executive Chef Jeff Crump Executive Chef Jeffery Hicks www.ancasteroldmill.com www.benmiller.on.ca 905-648-1827 800-265-1711
- 30 - - 31 - The Breadalbane Inn The Waring House Maple Shade Room Amelia’s Garden Fergus Picton
Wine Pairing - Peninsula Ridge Estates Winery Wine Pairing - Angels Gate Winery
The Breadalbane Inn, under the direction of Amelia’s Garden Restaurant in The Waring House, Executive Chef Dean Michielsen, prepares food located on Prince Edward County’s Taste Trail, offers with passion and has the highest regard for locally relaxed dining and cuisine that highlights the many sourced and artisanal products in Fergus and the wonderful foods produced and harvested in county.
surrounding areas. The Inn has also earned the Executive Chef Luis de Sousa, continuously creates food P distinction of having the best VQA wine list in the an array of dishes that demonstrate the originality province. and variety of the region’s cuisine. a i r in gs a i r in gs Executive Chef Dean Michielsen Executive Chef Luis de Sousa www.breadalbaneinn.com www.waringhouse.com 888-842-2825 800-621-4956 food P
Vertical Restaurant Sequel Restaurant Toronto Toronto
Wine Pairing - Thirteenth Street Winery Wine Pairing - Henry of Pelham Family Estate Winery
Located in the heart of downtown Toronto, Vertical Providing a worthy stage for Chef de Cuisine is a critically acclaimed restaurant, receiving rave Matthew Kennedy’s regionally sourced, seasonal reviews from Toronto Life and National Post. menus, Sequel Restaurant and Catering has earned Executive Chef Tawfik Shehata’s culinary style can sincere praise throughout Ontario for showcasing best be described as “sense and seasonality” which the potential that exists within each locally grown refers to his use of the freshest seasonal ingredients and carefully selected ingredient. A true advocate of available and the desire to create simple, flavourful the local movement, Chef Matthew’s dishes, dishes in which the ingredients work in harmony. founded on the classical French technique, pair an avante garde sensibility with the best our province has to offer its diners.
Executive Chef Tawfik Shehata Chef de Cuisine Matthew Kennedy www.verticalrestaurant.ca www.sequel.ca 416-214-2252 416-480-0996
- 32 - - 33 - VINES Magazine Pinot Gris Award Gold: Rosewood Estates 2007 Pinot Gris Silver: Fielding Estate 2007 Rock Pile Pinot Gris Bronze: Magnotta Winery 2006 Special Reserve Pinot Gris The Final Results The Wine Establishment Savour Ontario - A Program of the Ministry of Agriculture, Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon Award Food and Rural Affairs Gold: Peninsula Ridge Estates Winery 2006 Fumé Blanc F Wine of the Year Award Silver: Château des Charmes 2006 Estate Bottled Sauvignon Blanc Dan Aykroyd Winery Silver: Creekside Estate 2006 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2005 Signature Reserve Vidal Icewine Silver: Jackson-Triggs 2006 Proprietors’ Reserve Sauvignon Blanc The Distillery Historic District Vintage Hotels Oaked Chardonnay Award ~ Under $20 F Winemaker of the Year Award Gold: EastDell Estates 2006 Barrel Fermented Chardonnay Craig McDonald & Rob Power Silver: Jackson-Triggs 2006 Proprietors’ Grand Reserve Chardonnay Creekside Estate Winery Bronze: Mountain Road 2004 Barrel Fermented Chardonnay Niagara Grape & Wine Festival Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation Oaked Chardonnay Award ~ Over $20 F Wine Journalism Award Gold: Niagara College Teaching Winery 2006 David Lawrason Dean’s List Chardonnay Silver: Peller Estates 2006 Andrew Peller Savour Ontario - A Program of the Ministry of Agriculture, Signature Series Chardonnay Sur Lie Food and Rural Affairs Bronze: Inniskillin 2006 Founders’ Reserve Chardonnay F Sommelier of the Year Award Niagara-on-the-Lake Chamber of Commerce JeanAnne Dubois Angels Gate Winery Unoaked Chardonnay Award Gold: Colchester Ridge Estate 2006 Chardonnay Silver: Château des Charmes 2006 Evian Sparkling Wine Award Estate Bottled Chardonnay Musqué Gold: 13th Street Winery 2000 Funk Blanc de Noir Silver: Vineland Estates 2006 Chardonnay Silver: Peller Estates NV Peller Estates Ice Cuvée
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- 34 - - 35 - 680News Cabernet Franc Award Gold: Kacaba Vineyards 2004 Reserve Cabernet Franc Silver: Stoney Ridge Estate 2005 Reserve Cabernet Franc Bronze: Niagara College Teaching Winery 2005 Cabernet Franc Fine Wine Reserve Wine Storage Merlot Award Gold: Rosewood Estates 2006 Merlot Dairy Farmers of Canada Silver: Jackson-Triggs 2005 Proprietors’ Grand Reserve Merlot Bronze: Colio Estate 2005 Reserve Merlot Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) is a national non-profit organization promoting the variety and Dairy Farmers of Canada Syrah/Shiraz Award quality of Canadian cheese and the wholesome Gold: Jackson-Triggs 2005 Delaine Vineyard Syrah Silver: Pelee Island Winery 2005 Shiraz goodness of dairy products as part of a healthy, Bronze: Smith & Wilson Estate 2006 Syrah balanced diet. Consumers and cheese aficionados The Ontario Wine Society alike can log on to DFC’s website at Meritage and Cabernet/Merlot Blends Award www.dairygoodness.ca where they’ll find recipes Gold: Fielding Estate 2005 Meritage and information about fine Canadian cheeses. Silver: Magnotta Winery 2004 Enotrium Bronze: Jackson-Triggs 2005 Delaine Vineyard Cabernet-Merlot Cheeses served at this year’s VIA Rail Canada Late Harvest Award ‘sip & Savour Ontario’ event: Gold: Legends Estates 2006 Late Harvest Vidal Silver: Inniskillin 2006 Select Late Harvest Vidal Cheese and Origin Type / Description Bronze: Hillebrand Estates 2006 Late Harvest Vidal Niagara Gold Handcrafted from the milk of a single Niagara Airbus Select & Special Select Late Harvest Award Upper Canada Cheese Co. herd of Guernsey cows pastured in Niagara, then hand washed and Gold: Lailey Vineyard 2006 Select Late Harvest Riesling Jordan Station, Ontario Silver: Henry of Pelham Family Estate turned regularly during ripening to 2006 Select Late Harvest Vidal create the aromatic golden washed rind and complex sweet, grassy to Bronze: Riverview Cellars Estate fruity flavours that become more 2006 Special Select Late Harvest Vidal pronounced with age. Vintage Hotels Vidal Icewine Award Balderson 5-yr Five years of natural aging develops the crumbly rich texture and fully Gold: Dan Aykroyd Winery Heritage Cheddar* 2005 Signature Reserve Vidal Icewine mature cheddar taste with a complex Parmalat spectrum of nutty, salty and slightly Silver: Reif Estate 2005 Vidal Icewine Balderson, Ontario fruity flavours. Champion, Extra-Old Bronze: Peninsula Ridge Estates 2006 Vidal Icewine Category – 2004 & 2006 Canadian Cheese Grand Prix LCBO Vinifera Icewine Award Gold: Magnotta Winery Rosenborg® For three generations, Rosenborg® 2004 Limited Edition Riesling Icewine has made some of the world’s finest Silver: Peller Estates 2006 Cabernet Franc Icewine Traditional Blue* Blue Cheese. Now the Traditional Bronze: Coyote’s Run Estate 2006 Riesling Icewine Wheel Blue Wheel from the Atwood plant is being made in Canada from
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