Spring is in the air
As the last dredges of snow melt and the temperature rises a few degrees — the hint of Spring is all around. Wineries welcome visitors at this time of year, come and celebrate!

Spring Happenings in Wine Country!
 
  • New vintage wine releases
  • Easter and Mother's Day brunches
  • Vineyard tours and tastings
  • Many blossoms to see on the landscape
    • Click here for a Calendar of Events.

    Make a weekend of it!
    Plan a spring getaway with an overnight stay at one of the many Bed and Breakfasts or Inns.
    Click here for more ideas.



    		Planning a get-together with family for Easter?
    Think of food and wine matching as finding a partnership of equals. It's all about balance — the food and the wine shouldn't overpower each other.
     
    • Offer guests a choice of whites and reds.
      • Chardonnay or Riesling will complement baked ham, roast pork, chicken and turkey as deliciously as light, fruity red wines such as Gamay or Pinot Noir.
      • Heartier dishes need wines with more intensity, so try Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot or an oaked Chardonnay if you're preparing roast beef.
    • Dry wines (sugar code 0-1) are very refreshing and make excellent aperitifs. They are superb with salty or oily foods and dishes with citrus flavours.
    • Semi-dry wines (sugar code 1-3) are particularly good with hot and spicy dishes if curries and Thai cuisine is on your menu.
    • After dinner, serve Icewine or late harvest wines with a dessert that is less sweet than the wine — think fruit-based desserts.
    • Don't forget to thank your host with a great Ontario wine.
    Looking for a specific match? Click here for food and wine suggestions.
    Visit your local LCBO for the Ontario Superstars for April

    Reif Estates Riesling VQA $10.20 (LCBO 111799)
    This crisp, refreshing wine with pear and citrus notes adapts beautifully to picnic lunches or elegant dinner parties… Fresh acidity makes it especially food friendly with a variety of dishes ranging from mixed salad greens to dinner entrees of grilled seafood and chicken.

    Henry of Pelham Cabernet Franc VQA $13.95 (LCBO 27839)
    Cabernet Franc is one of Henry of Pelham's most fruit-driven wines. It is highly aromatic, with ripe raspberry and tobacco on the nose. Medium weight and juicy with a long, dry finish.

    Click here to find your nearest LCBO location.

    Note: Due to provincial law, LCBO and winery retail stores will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Sunday (April 6th and 8th)