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We OfferTours and Tastingsin conjunction with the Niagara Culinary Institute Dining Room and the Niagara College Greenhouse. It's a great way to spend an afternoon in Niagara!
Wine and Grape Industry Conference& Trade Show
Check out our new Labels on our newly released wines available only at the College wine store For a complete list of Events for the 18 Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake
Students at Icewine gala
Coming Soon! Mini Seminars Weekend Mini Seminars will be offered at the Wine Store Friday, Saturday and Sunday 11:00 to 4:00 June through August. Dates to follow Cost $5.00 per person
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For accommodation please visit Niagara-on-the-Lake Bed and Breakfast accommodation September 2008 November 2008 All weekends in November Wineries of Niagara on the Lake Every year 17 wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake host this touring event. Experience fabulous wine and food pairings at each participating winery. Explore unique wine and gift selections and receive your collectible ornament . December 2008 Niagara College Teaching Winery Open House January 2008 (for details and tickets click on the link) - February 2008 Seductions of Wine Event at Niagara College Wine Store: Thursday -Sunday throughout February Tasting Room Symposium 2008 Niagara College announces the first annual Tasting Room Symposium
Who should attend: Winery Retail Staff/Store Managers/Sales&Marketing Staff/Winery Principals/Hospitality and culinary staff/Agricultural artisans and producers/anyone in the wine industry who wants to be successful. March 2008 Cuveé February 29 to March 1 Cuvée Gala: Friday 29 7:30 pm at Fallsview Casino Tickets available www.cuvee.ca IN YOUR BACK YARD, 39th annual Horticultural Open House visit niagaracollege.ca/backyard May 2008 Wine & Herb, (four weekends in May) May 3-4,10-11,17-18 and 24-25 Discover the wonderful connection between wine and herbs during this annual spring celebration at the 18 Wineries of Niagara-on-the-LakeNiagara College Feature:2006 Gewurtztraminer and Cilantro Food Pairing: Vietnamese Style Shrimp Spring Rolls prepared by Niagara Culinary Institute Chefs. Click here to purchase tickets
Niagara College Teaching Winery Mini Wine Seminars. Throughout the weekends of summer, Niagara College Teaching winery will be sharing its knowledge with consumers. Weekends throughout the summer will feature mini educational seminars and demonstrations. May 31, June 1 Pick the Pinot You will we taught the ABC’s of blind tasting. Learn how to identify common aromatic and taste characteristics of three wine varietals, industry terminology, and what to look for in a quality wine. After your session you will be asked to try to Pick the Pinot from a flight of unidentified wines. 11:00 to 5:00 Sat. & Sun. $5.00 per person. June 7, June 8 Decant, do it! Learn why decanting improves your wine. You will be taught how to properly decant and aerate your wines for maximum flavours and aromas. De-mystify decanter styles and shapes. Taste and compare undecanted and decanted wines to prove just how much you need to do it! 11:00 to 5:00 Sat. & Sun. $5.00 per person June 2008 June 14-22 June 14, 15, 21, 22 New Vintage Festival Discovery Pass Spread the Word! Spread the Word….. “Niagara College wines are fantastic with food!” Be prepared for a taste sensation when our New Vintage Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc fume are paired with unique Mediterranean spreads, prepared by our very own Turkish Chef! 11:00 to 5:00 Sat. & Sun. Food and Wine voucher required. $10.00 without voucher. Saturday, June 21 New vintage Grille. Niagara College will once again be hosting the New Vintage Grille on its scenic campus grounds at the foot of the escarpment. Niagara’s finest wineries will be featuring some of their new vintage wines along side of food prepared by the region’s top chefs. Celebrity chef Rob Rainford, from the Food Network’s License to Grill and Anna Olson host of Sugar will be demonstrating great recipes for summer. While at Niagara College visit our on-campus wine store. Niagara College Teaching Winery will be featuring 2007 Riesling, 2006 Gamay Noir, 2006 Pinot Noir. June 28, June 29 Seductions of Oak Be seduced by the beautiful flavours and aromas that enhance an oak-aged wine. Learn the reasons for barrel aging and how oak influences the quality and flavour of the wine. You will taste and compare unoaked to oaked wines while a knowledgeable staff member helps you identify characteristic aromas that oak imparts into the wine. 11:00-5:00 Sat. and Sun. $5.00 per person July 5, July 6 Size and Shape Matters (choosing the right glass for your wine) Wine glasses come in all shapes and sizes; does the size and shape really matter? Experience the difference the correct glass can make to the aromas and flavours of the wine. You will taste and compare several wines in different glasses and learn about the different tasting areas on your tongue and why and how our senses perceive taste. A professional staff member will explain the science behind the design of wine glasses. Sat. & Sun. 11:00 – 5:00 $5.00 per person.
July 12, July 13 Whose fault is it? (identifying common faults in Wine) Your wine representative will explain how and why faults occur in wine; help you identify them with sensory samples. Teach you what to look for visually and how to deal with problem wines. You will learn about closures (cork vs. screw cap and tetrapaks) and proper storage of wine to prevent problems. Sat. & Sun. 11:00 – 5:00 $5.00 per person.
July 19, July 20 Chardonn-Eh! (vertical flight of great Canadian Chardonnay) Niagara College has consistently won medals for its outstanding Chardonnay! Sample a flight of Award winning Chardonnay including back vintages. Compare an oaked Chardonnay to an unoaked Chardonnay and learn about the different winemaking processes that give the wine its distinctive flavour and smell. Learn to identify the grape and leaf of the vine, as well as the aromas that come from oak aging. Proper glassware and food pairing will be covered. Drink Canadian eh! Sat. & Sun. 11:00 – 5:00 $5.00 per person. August 2, August 3 Seductions of Oak (effects of oak on wine) Increase your knowledge of how Oak affects the wine you drink. You too can become an expert on oak influences. The demonstration will teach you about the varieties of oak, barrel aging, uses of barrels and oak chips, as well as the influences of oak on the final product. Learn how to identify the oak aromas in a glass of wine by sampling three wines and comparing unoaked wine to barrel-aged wine. You will leave with an increased understanding of the effects of oak on wine and the aging process. Sat. & Sun. 11:00 – 5:00 $5.00 per person.
August 9, August 10 Demystifying Food and Wine Pairing (effects of salt, bitter, sweet and acid on the taste of wine) You will progress through four different taste sensations that will show you how these three main components of food positively or negatively affect your wine choice. Learn the basic rules in choosing the proper wine for your food Price includes food and wine samples. Sat. & Sun. 11:00-5:00 $5.00 per person August 16, August 17 Pick the Pinot (ABC’s of blind tasting) Learn how to identify common aromatic and taste characteristics of three wine varietals, industry terminology, and what to look for in a quality wine. After your session you will be asked to try to Pick the Pinot from a flight of unidentified wines. If you get it right you win a gift! 11:00 to 5:00 Sat. & Sun. $5.00 per person.
August 23, August 24 Decant, do it! (why decanting improves your wine) You will be taught how to properly decant and aerate your wines for maximum flavours and aromas. De-mystify decanter styles and shapes. Taste and compare undecanted and decanted wines to prove just how much you need to do it! 11:00 to 5:00 Sat. & Sun. $5.00 per person
August 30, August 31 Sixth Sense A sensory tour of wine Learn the proper terminology to describe the sight, aromas and flavours of wine You will taste and smell your way through several wines comparing their essences to six aromas commonly found in wine. Fruits, vegetables, earth, tobacco, wood butter. You can build your knowledge of professional wine tasting by understanding the nuances of individual varieties and styles of winemaking. 11:00 to 5:00 Sat. & Sun. $5.00 per person
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