WINE AND HERB FESTIVAL
Four weekends in May
May 3/4, 10/11, 17/18 and 24/25, 2008
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Enjoy these Wine and Herb pairings (available only to pass holders):

Advance Ticket Price: $25 until April 30; $30 as of May 1. Plus applicable taxes.
Tickets may be ordered online at www.niagaraonthelake.com or by calling 905.468.1950.

Enjoy responsibly this with transportation packages from Niagara Classic Cabs. Phone: 905.262.0005

WHITE OAKS RESORT PRESENTS WINE AND HERB 2008

White Oaks Resort has carefully created a Wine and Herb Package for Two, including overnight luxury accommodation, complete breakfast, two touring passes, and a bottle of VQA wine. For more package details, click here or call 1.800.263.5766.

HARBOUR HOUSE HOTEL WINE & HERB GATEWAY PACKAGE

Harbour House Hotel, one of Canada’s premiere boutique hotels and part of Niagara’s Finest Inns, is proud to offer this special exploration of sensory delights for the first four weekends in May with our Wine & Herb getaway package. This two night retreat includes accommodation in a deluxe room, full European breakfast each morning, tickets for two to tour and taste at one of Canada’s best wineries and two passes to the famous ‘Wine and Herb Festival’. For more package details, click here or call 1.800.277.6677.

OTHER EVENTS

WINE & HERB TOUR
Reif Estate Winery
All the weekends in May
11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Wineries invite passport holders to this culinary festival to discover food and wine pairings that bring out the sensory characteristics of each by using a specific herb in a featured appetizer. Join us at Reif Estate Winery to sample our Gamay Rose paired with an herb inspired offering. Purchase your passport online after April 1, 2008 at www.niagaraonthelake.com

VISION, VINTAGE & TECHNOLOGY
The Annual UNCORKED Grape and Wine Industry
Conference & Tradeshow
Niagara College
May 27-28, 2008.

Professionals and academics from North America and around the world will tackle the challenges that face the grape growers and winemakers today and as they plan for the future. Topics covered: Ecology; viticulture; marketing Find out what's new and what can help you prepare for the evolution of
your vineyard or winery. For conference registration or to book a booth at the tradeshow, visit
www.uncorked.info

COMPLETE CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Lailey Vineyard
May 31st, 2008
11am

A tutored tasting of every Lailey Cabernet Sauvignon made so far. The tasting will be led by Derek Barnett, winemaker & owner and will begin with the 2000 vintage and conclude with a barrel sample of the 2007. The cost is $30 per person. To book your place phone the winery, and why not stay on for the afternoon to attend our annual spring open house.

ANNUAL SPRING OPEN HOUSE
Lailey Vineyard
May 31st, 2008
12pm - 5pm

Come out to the winery to try some of our new releases. Have something to eat and chat with the people who grow the grapes and make the wine. Admission is free but you need to register. Phone the winery at 905.468.0503 or email christine@laileyvineyard.com.

2ND ANNUAL NIAGARA WINE AUCTION WINEMAKER’S DINNER
Château des Charmes
Friday June 13, 2008
7pm

This evening’s menu is a celebration of wine and food produced locally and with sustainable practices. Chef Dupoire has created a scintillating menu to pair with 10 of Chateau des Charmes’ wines, including a few that have not yet been released. Join the Bosc family as we enjoy an intimate and memorable evening on our Vineyard Courtyard. Seating is limited to 30 guests. $175 plus taxes & gratuity For reservations please contact Michèle Bosc:michele@chateaudescharmes.com 905-262-4219 x 26

NEW VINTAGE WINE FESTIVAL
Reif Estate Winery
June 14 - 22, 2008

Come down and be the first to taste what the New Vintage has to offer and stay awhile and explore Ontario's wine country. Join us at Reif Estate Winery to sample our Sauvignon Blanc paired with a fresh seasonal offering. Cost $10 per person or complimentary to Discovery Pass holders. For more festival information or to purchase Discovery Passes online visit www.niagarawinefestival.com

CORVETTE, CLASSIC AND HOT ROD CAR SHOW
Reif Estate Winery
Sunday July 27, 2008
10am - 5pm

Join us for our annual Corvette and Classic Hot Rod show on the grounds of the Estate with over 200 vehicles showcased annually. All proceeds benefit the Niagara Peninsula Children's Foundation - in 2007 proceeds exceeded $15,000. To showcase your vehicle no pre-registration required - entries accepted 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. the day of the show. Free Spectator Admission with BBQ and Door Prizes for entrants

SAVOUR THE SIGHTS
Jackson-Triggs Niagara Estate
Up & Coming Available Dates: May 10, June 13, Sept. 27, Oct. 25, Nov. 22, Dec. 13

Enjoy an epicurean experience including five courses of fine wine and food served in picturesque locations throughout the winery. The first course, a selection of assorted hors d'oeuvres and sparkling wine, will be served in our Great Hall. This will be followed by a second course in the Atrium of our fermentation room. Next, enter our contemporary Tasting Gallery with its view of the vineyard and enjoy the third course. The fourth course will be served at candlelit tables amidst oak barrels in our vaulted ceiling Barrel Cellar. Finally, a sweet ending to your dining experience as you enjoy the fifth course in our Estate Lounge, overlooking our picturesque vineyard and open air amphitheatre.
Price: $145.00 pp
Contact: 905.468.4637 Ext. 226

**For your convenience, charges will be made prior to your dining experience. Please note that applicable taxes and gratuity will be added at that time, and a receipt will be presented to you at arrival. Cancellations must be made at least 7 days in advance.

TAPAS AND WINE WEEKENDS
Château des Charmes
Dates: May 31 - June 1, June 7 - June 8, June 14 - June 15, June 21 - June 22, June 28 - June 29

Our Paul Bosc Lounge is the venue for a sophisticated approach to finger food. Niagara’s own Chef Erik Peacock has created monthly tasting menus to pair with a flight of our single vineyard or estate bottled wines. Sit back and linger as our experienced staff guide you through an exploration of flavours and textures while you overlook the Niagara Escarpment and our pristine St. David’s Bench Vineyard. Weekends from 11am to 4pm, $25 pp + taxes

NIAGARA FARM TO TABLE EXPERIENCE
Château des Charmes
Dates: June 8, July 20, August 10, September 21

The Bosc family invites you to come and celebrate Niagara’s freshest bounty, produced locally and brought directly from the farm to your table by pioneering chefs of the Niagara Farm to Table movement. Each experience will feature a vineyard walk with Michèle Bosc and discussions with a local food purveyor, culminating in a delectable tasting created by a featured chef and paired with a Château des Charmes wine.

Completing this series, all of our featured chefs will unite to prepare a feast fit for any food lover. Each course will be specifically paired with its own Château des Charmes wine, maybe even two!

Farm to table series

Sunday, June 8th Chef Stephen Treadwell
Sunday, July 20th Chef Tony DeLuca
Sunday, August 10th Chefs Anna and Michael Olson

$50 pp plus taxes & gratuity for each date 4:30 to 6:30

Harvest Feast
Sunday, September 21st Featuring all Farm to Table chefs

$150 pp plus taxes & gratuity for each date 6:30 to 10:30

Space is limited. To make a reservation call Michèle Bosc: michele@chateaudescharmes.com
905-262-4219 x 26

WAVE 94.7 FM PRESENTS
3RD ANNUAL CANADIAN SMOOTH JAZZ CONCERT SERIES
Château des Charmes
Dates: July 13, August 17, September 14

Bosc family invite you to share award-winning Canadian smooth jazz and wine. Our Vineyard Courtyard, surrounded by the pristine St. David’s Bench Vineyard, will be the setting for home-grown magic. Chef Erik Peacock from Wellington Court Café completes the experience with a perfect Niagara Wine Country casual lunch. All net proceeds will be directed to the St. Catharines General Hospital Foundation.

Single concert, lunch, a glass of wine $80 pp. All three concerts $215 pp. Lunch served at 12:30. Concert begins at 2:00,Open seating, Rain or shine. For tickets call 905.323.FUND (3863) or visit www.scghfoundation.com

Extend the magic with an overnight package at White Oaks Conference Resort & Spa or www.whiteoaksresort.com for details.

Sunday, July 13th Alfie Zappacosta with Cara Matthews
Sunday, August 17th Steve Oliver with Daniela Nardi
Sunday, September 14th Brian Hughes

With special thanks:
Cooper Wealth Management
Royal Bank of Canada
Cares Foundation
Grey Power
The Standard

I.C².E. INNISKILLIN COOL CULINARY EXPERIENCE
Dates: May 10, June 7, July 19, August 16, September 27, November 22, December 13

I.C².E. will prove to be a one of a kind dinner experience that showcases culinary interaction with unique food and wine pairings, including our famous Icewine. Relax, unwind and let us guide your experience. www.inniskillin.com Cost: $150 pp inclusive. Reserve @ 905-468-2187 ext. 5403.