taste the season

{icewine grapes at Inniskillin}

We were lucky enough to spend this past weekend exploring the 22 wineries of Niagara on the Lake taking part in their annual "Taste the Season" event. Each stop on our tour featured a premium VQA wine and small food pairing geared toward the fall season. I managed to pick up nearly a dozen bottles of wine throughout our travels and can't wait to start enjoying them throughout the upcoming holiday season. We had so much fun and will definately be doing this again next year!

Pairing highlights of the trip included :
Inniskillin Wines
2007 Vidal Icewine paired with Blue Benedictine Mousse & Vidal Poached Apple

Marynissen Estates Winery
2008 Barrel Fermented Chardonnay paired with Squash Soup (I hope to share this soup recipe with you soon- TDF!)

Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery
2008 Riesling paired with Mini Goat Cheesecake with Vanilla Poached Peaches (the cheesecake was the highlight here!)

Jackson-Triggs Niagara Estate Winery
2008 Silver Series Shiraz paired with Chevre Noir with Cocoa Nib Brittle

Southbrook
2007 Cabernet Merlot Shiraz paired with Stone Road Grille Cassoulet with Cabernet Bread

{Hillebrand tasting display}

{Jackson Triggs}

{Stratus Vineyards}

{Strewn}

{Stonechurch}

{Chateau des Charmes}

{Ravine}

{Inniskillin}