Events

This will be another weekend full of fun and “getting back to the land”. Bring Your Boots? Yes, it is all about the vineyard and the noteworthy wines they produce. We will have special wine tastings and taste treats from our award winning kitchen all weekend. On Saturday morning (coffee and fresh cookie reception at 9am) we will commence the “by reservation only” and no-holds-barred vineyard tour headed up by our winemaker Brian. This private tour is limited to 50 people to maintain the intimacy of the vineyard walk. The price is $40.00 per person but is free to our Wine Club Members and their guests. Be sure to book your Winemaker’s Lunch to follow as Chef Justin will be featuring all the ingredients that Brian loves! Find your boots as we will be trekking through the vineyards once again – rain or shine!

Nordic Pole Walking enhances walking, providing resistance training for the upper body. Use 90% of your body muscles, increase caloric burning by 20 - 30%, improve energy and mood, reduces stress on knees, hips and ankles while boosting oxygen to the brain. The day will begin at 11:00am at the Kilt & Clover, Beamsville, 12:00pm - Introductory Clinic, 1:00pm to 3:00pm - Pole Walking Tour Visiting the following Wineries: Hillden Bench, Fielding, Thirty Bench, Rosewood and Angels Gate. Wine Tasting opportunities range in price from $1.00 per sample to 3 samples for $10.00. Poles can be rented for $15.00 per set or purchased for $64.95 + HST.

Got an interest in viticulture? Like picnic lunches? Then RSVP for one of The Good Earth's "Walk The Vine: Winemaker's Tour & Picnic". Learn about the ins and outs of grape-growing and winemaking from Good Earth winemaker Andréa Glass and proprietor Nicolette Novak, as they walk you thorugh our property, followed by a delicious, casual picnic lunch in the winery or gardens (weather permitting!). Comfortable walking shoes and weather appropriate clothing a must. Limited to 20 guests.

Join us in the cool comfort of our underground barrel cellar for a comprehensive Shiraz portfolio tasting that includes our new 2010 Estate, 2010 Cabernet Shiraz and 2007 Reserve Shiraz. Wines will be paired with resident Chef Mark Hand’s Shiraz-Sauced Pulled Pork Sammy alongside the 'World's Greatest Slaw.' Part of the Niagara Wine Festival New Vintage Discovery Pass Program. To order your passport visit www.niagarawinefest.com Complementary with New Vintage Festival Passport. Walk-ins $10.00

Your evening will begin with an elegant reserved-time VIP tasting. You and your partner will then get to individually choose which type of divining you wish to experience from tea leaves to crystals to tarot cards. When you come back together after your reading you will proceed to our award winning restaurant to enjoy an intimate 5 course meal paired with some of our finest wines. No doubt, sharing the insights you have both discovered will last long into the evening and as long as the last sip of wine remains. We know that you will not want the night to end so we’ve scheduled this event on the longest day of the year! The price is $180.00 per person which includes everything except the gratuity ($145.00 per person for Wine Club Members and their guests).

Tour the wine route for a fresh taste of the newest vintages! The New Vintage Discovery Pass is your gateway to six Niagara wineries to enjoy VQA wine and culinary pairings throughout the two weekends of the Niagara New Vintage Festival.

Nordic Pole Walking enhances walking, providing resistance training for the upper body. Use 90% of your body muscles, increase caloric burning by 20 - 30%, improve energy and mood, reduces stress on knees, hips and ankles while boosting oxygen to the brain. The day will begin at 11:00am at the Kilt & Clover, Beamsville, 12:00pm - Introductory Clinic, 1:00pm to 3:00pm - Pole Walking Tour Visiting the following Wineries: Hillden Bench, Fielding, Thirty Bench, Rosewood and Angels Gate. Wine Tasting opportunities range in price from $1.00 per sample to 3 samples for $10.00. Poles can be rented for $15.00 per set or purchased for $64.95 + HST.

This is a taste sensation you won't want to miss. We'll be serving our Baco Noir with complimentary plump, ripe strawberries dipped in freshly ground black pepper.

Charitable running race at 13th Street Winery with 13 challenging obstacles such as a mud pit and climbing wall. Proceeds in support of the Canadian Cancer Society and its Wheels of Hope program which provides transportation assistance for cancer patients in Niagara.

Come and enjoy one of Shakespeare's greatest plays while overlooking Henry of Pelham's beautiful vineyards! Play begins at 7:00 pm. Wine and Snack Bar opens at 6:00pm. For tickets call: 905-688-5550 ext 3257

David Johnson has added ‘shepherd’ to his job description. Join him for a vineyard tour and an introduction to the Featherstone Estate sheep. The sheep are brought into the vineyard for a brief period to do leaf removal on the vines and provide weed control. Sip on our famous Featherstone Estate 2011 Black Sheep Riesling and enjoy a vineyard tour that is unique in Canada. Three wines will be tasted. Please wear appropriate footwear to meet the sheep (high heels will be regretted). There will be a maximum of 20 people per session. We recommend calling ahead with a credit card number to reserve: 905-562-1949.

David Johnson has added ‘shepherd’ to his job description. Join him for a vineyard tour and an introduction to the Featherstone Estate sheep. The sheep are brought into the vineyard for a brief period to do leaf removal on the vines and provide weed control. Sip on our famous Featherstone Estate 2011 Black Sheep Riesling and enjoy a vineyard tour that is unique in Canada. Three wines will be tasted. Please wear appropriate footwear to meet the sheep (high heels will be regretted). There will be a maximum 20 people per session. We recommend calling ahead with a credit card number to reserve: 905-562-1949. Saturday, July 28

Nordic Pole Walking enhances walking, providing resistance training for the upper body. Use 90% of your body muscles, increase caloric burning by 20 - 30%, improve energy and mood, reduces stress on knees, hips and ankles while boosting oxygen to the brain. The day will begin at 11:00am at the Kilt & Clover, Beamsville, 12:00pm - Introductory Clinic, 1:00pm to 3:00pm - Pole Walking Tour Visiting the following Wineries: Hillden Bench, Fielding, Thirty Bench, Rosewood and Angels Gate. Wine Tasting opportunities range in price from $1.00 per sample to 3 samples for $10.00. Poles can be rented for $15.00 per set or purchased for $64.95 + HST.

Have a mid-summer chat with our winemaker, David Johnson, while enjoying a delicious three-course Sunday Brunch on our huge outdoor veranda. Brunch is made complete with four Featherstone wines tailored to the meal. Discuss the season, learn about the upcoming harvest, and drink in the view. See typical menu. There is a maximum of 20 people per brunch. We recommend calling ahead with a credit card number to reserve: 905-562-1949. (Seating is outdoors and we do not have indoor seating in the event of poor weather. Please dress appropriately)

Have a mid-summer chat with our winemaker, David Johnson, while enjoying a delicious three-course Sunday Brunch on our huge outdoor veranda. Brunch is made complete with four Featherstone wines tailored to the meal. Discuss the season, learn about the upcoming harvest, and drink in the view. See typical menu. There is a maximum of 20 people per brunch. We recommend calling ahead with a credit card number to reserve: 905-562-1949. (Seating is outdoors and we do not have indoor seating in the event of poor weather. Please dress appropriately)

There is no better time to visit Wine Country Ontario than harvest. Tour the wine route for a taste of Niagara's bounty. The Discovery Pass is your gateway to six Niagara wineries to enjoy VQA wine and culinary pairings throughout the two weekends of the Niagara Wine Festival.

Nordic Pole Walking enhances walking, providing resistance training for the upper body. Use 90% of your body muscles, increase caloric burning by 20 - 30%, improve energy and mood, reduces stress on knees, hips and ankles while boosting oxygen to the brain. The day will begin at 11:00am at the Kilt & Clover, Beamsville, 12:00pm - Introductory Clinic, 1:00pm to 3:00pm - Pole Walking Tour Visiting the following Wineries: Hillden Bench, Fielding, Thirty Bench, Rosewood and Angels Gate. Wine Tasting opportunities range in price from $1.00 per sample to 3 samples for $10.00. Poles can be rented for $15.00 per set or purchased for $64.95 + HST.

We will feature the release of 2009 Cuvée Joy, our sparkling wine made in the method traditionelle, just in time for the holidays. Big and red doesn’t only describe Santa! We will also release the 2010 Onyx cabernet-merlot blend, which we only make when we have an exceptional vintage. Onyx ($29.95/ 750mL) was 20 months in French barrels, and has a deep ruby colour and a generous, sweet nose of mocha, raspberry, plum, pipe tobacco. Mid-weight, quite smooth and well balanced with a bit of spice on the finish. Production was limited to 389 cases (16 barrels).

This spectacular evening showcases wines from over 30 wineries and features Canada's largest tasting of internationally acclaimed VQA Icewines and table wines. Combined with exemplary Niagara Cuisine, outstanding entertainment and an incredible silent auction, this is an unforgettable evening.

The Icewine Discovery Pass is your key to three weekends of wine and culinary adventures at wineries across Niagara. Discovery Pass holders can enjoy six experiences per pass. There is no finer way to experience the bounty of winter than travelling along the Wine Route, sipping and savouring the best in local Icewine and cuisine.