14-15 SAT SUN 21-22 SEPT 28-29 WWW.NIAGARAWINEFESTIVAL.COM FAQ 101 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 varietal, 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 Merlot. 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 Chardonnay. 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 ..