The Best Places to Experience Ontario's Wine
The Best Places to Experience Ontario's Wine
A province famous for its fruit filled delicious wines; Ontario is the perfect place for ambitious, world-wide, wine connoisseurs. With its moderate climate and soft, fertile soil, this location boosts ideal conditions for creating a range of superb, flavor full wines. Whether visitors want to be shown the secrets behind the wine-making world or simply taste the rewards of it, Ontario is full of places to go and events to experience.
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Perfect wine-making conditions in Ontario.
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Pelee Island Winery
Covering 550 acres, the Pelee Island vineyards make up the largest private estate in Canada. With these vast lands which consist of specialized soil made up of Toledo clay and a limestone base, growing conditions couldn't be more perfect. The result of this is consequently the finest wines available in Ontario. From the winery's Monarch Vidal (a textured, rich wine with a slight hint of pear and citrus flavoring), to its Blanc de Blanc (a lighter tasting, fruity flavored wine), oenophiles from all over will be at home at this location. With tours available all year, and the option of pre-booking private functions, Pelee Island Winery is the home and heart of the great, prestigious, wine market.
Countryman's Estate Winery
A product of the fruit wines of Ontario association, Countryman's Estate Winery, produces some of the best fruit wines available. Made from 100% real, Ontario fruit, this country winery promotes the growth of the province's superb, wine industry. With wines made from apples, pears, cherries and dozens of other mouth-watering fruits, the Vineyard's wine creator, Gene Countryman, has perfected the art of wine making. Visitors can participate in tours to dive deeper into the fascinating world of wine.
Rush Creek Wines
Located on the Northern shore of Lake Erie, Ontario, visitors will find a variation of wine available at Rush Creek Wines. Whether tourists are looking for the ideal, dinner wine to compliment that salmon and sweet potato frittata or a delicious dessert wine to drink alongside that caramel, apple cheesecake, Rush Creek Wines is the place to find it. Made of 100% real fruit, these wines are classically tasteful. With an online shop, visitors unable to wait can even have a sneak taste of these delightful wines.
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Vineland Estates WinerySituated in Vineland, Ontario, this winery is responsible for the first ever ice-wine Martini: Vice. A unique combination of Vineland Estate's Vidal Ice-wine and Canadian made Vodka, vice's powerful and specialized taste will have wine lovers feeling refreshed and ready for more.With a variation of tours available, ranging from private, romantic trips for two to fun-filled, girl only tours this winery offers it all. Visitors can buy a bottle of bold red wine to crack open in the comfort of their home or choose to dine in the attraction's fine restaurant which has received a CAA/AAA four diamond award for its excellence.
Those wishing to make their trip to this splendid location last longer could also choose to rent accommodation in one of the beautiful, county cottages available. Image Source
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Thirty Bench Wine Makers
Situated in Beamville Beach, Ontario, Thirty Bench Wine Makers is known for its enticing, rare, red wines. Its signature drink, Riesling offers a uniquely, memorable flavor that will leave visitors wanting more. And its classic red varietals produce a strong, lasting flavor that will linger on the tongue for days. With tours and personalized tastings available, a visit to Thirty Bench Wine Makers, is the ideal way to spend the afternoon.
Conclusion
With a great selection of places to visit, Ontario is an unmissable location for wine lovers. Whether connoisseurs want to taste a sweet, delicate and fruity concoction or a take a sip of a bold and powerful red wine, this location provides the finest flavors available. If you need to find a holiday apartment to rent during your stay in Ontario, visit the Owners Direct website.
Ontario Wine News and Information
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In celebration of the upcoming Niagara Icewine Festival, we recently chatted with Sue-Ann Staff from Sue-Ann Staff Estate Winery to learn more about the incredible flavours of Ontario Icewine and how it can be enjoyed by everyone – and not just on special occasions!
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Pillitteri Estates Winery is the world’s largest estate producer of Icewine. Before the holidays, we asked Carly to tell us more about the winery. Just in time for the Niagara Icewine Festival, we’re sharing her answers with you.
Name: Carly Rupcic
Name of your winery: Pillitteri Estates Winery
Website: www.pillitteri.com
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Winemaker: Derek Saunders
Website: www.calamuswines.com
What’s your specialty in winemaking? 100% VQA Wines
How long have you been in the wine industry? 11 years
CALAMUS ESTATE STORY
How did you get started in this industry? By purchasing open lands, planting vineyards and starting a winery from scratch.
What is your favourite varietal of wine? Pinot Gris
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