June 2008

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Red Paw/Black Paw Official Launch

June 7th, 2008

At long last they are finally ready...join us at the winery where we officially launch our newest releases from the Red Paw and Black Paw Vineyard.  Taste for yourself the difference that our soil makes in the taste of our wines. Food and wine pairings will be available to match with our Red and Black Paw Vineyard Pinot Noir and Red and Black Paw Vineyard Cabernet Franc.

Niagara Wine Weekend and Auction in support of SickKids Foundation & St. Catharines general Hospital

June 13 - 15th, 2008 

Join Ontario's business, political and philanthropic communities for this 2nd annual event.    Enjoy rousing performances by Grammy Award winning pop trio The Pointer Sisters and soul legends The Temptations during this star-studded charity celebration hosted by multi-Juno award winning singer songwriter Jann Arden and culinary superstar Michael Bonacini.

For sponsorship, hotel, and ticket information, please visit www.niagarawineauction.com or call toll free 1-866-WINE-WKD

New Vintage Festival

June 14th - 22th, 2008

Be one of the first to taste the newest vintages in Niagara. Tours, special tastings and culinary extravaganzas are planned for this exciting event.  Visit www.niagaranewvintagefestival.com for all of the information and ticket details and join us at Coyote's Run for our Discovery Pass Event:

Fresh Whites and Stinky Cheese

June 14th - 22th, 2008

Come in and join us on our patio to taste some of our newest white wines from the spectacular 2007 vintage: Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, and Unoaked Chardonnay.  Paired up with a selection of artisanal cheeses, these wines are the perfect complement to your backyard patio. Complimentary to Discovery Pass Holders, $10 without.

Sip and SavourOntario

June 17, 2008 , Distillery District, Toronto, ON

Tantalize your tastes as award-winning VQA wines are paired with regional dishes created by Savour Ontario chefs.  Representing restaurants committed to serving local food, chefs will engage you in live, interactive culinary demonstrations as you enjoy the very best VQA vintages. Join us as we sip & Savour with Ontario’s finest winemakers and chefs. Visit www.ontariowineawards.ca

SAAB VINE DINING 2008

Sun, June 22, 1pm – 5pm Vineland Estates Winery

 Saab Vine Dining is an unsurpassed gourmet feast and strolling picnic that takes guests though the picturesque vineyards and woods at Vineland Estates Winery. Leading chefs and caterers set up kitchens along the route and offer strollers samples of their cuisine.  Numerous wineries set up displays with samples of their best wines, many not available at the LCBO. Each participating restaurant and winery volunteers their time, resources, food and wine to make the event fresh and successful year after year. Guests will be treated to the sounds of Fine Grind, a cappella quartet - a delicious blend of four voices.

Tickets:  $125 (with tax receipt portion of $75) may be purchased by calling the Theatre Aquarius Box Office at 905.522.7529 or 1.800.465.7529 or

Flavours of Niagara

June 27th - 29th, 2008

International food, wine and jazz event in Port Colborne.  Visit us at HH Knoll Park for this fun event.  Visit www.flavoursofniagara.com for all of the details.