The Ontario Wine Society Presents
The Niagara Chapter's
Annual Dinner


at Hernder Estate Winery, 1607 8th Avenue, St. Catharines

Date: Friday, November 10, 2006   Reception - 6:30pm, Dinner - 7:00pm
Members: $85 (price includes all food, wine, taxes, & gratuities)    Non-Members: $95


This year's Annual Dinner will be held at Hernder Estate Winery. Set on a beautifully tailored property complete with pond, covered bridge and country barn, the breath-taking estate has been the setting for many bridal parties. Once we arrive, we will have the opportunity to sip on Hernder's sparkling Riesling as we relax and mingle before dinner.

Our guest speaker for the evening will be Walter Sendzik. After our main courses, Walter will speak to us on Opening The Wine Distribution System in Ontario and its impact on the local wine industry. Walter is a newly appointed Senior Executive of the St. Catharines Chamber of Commerce. His long list of credentials include founding and building Vines Magazine, co-writing Vines: The Buyer's Guide to Canadian Wines, being a past Chair and member of the board of the Niagara Grape & Wine Festival, and acting as Secretary of the Bi-National Tourism Alliance Board of Directors.

The menu for the evening will be:

  • Shrimp Cocktail
    Paired with Hernder Estate 2004 Chardonnay Sur Lies
  • Curried Carrot Soup
    Paired with Hernder Estate 2004 Autumn Collection Gewurztraminer
  • Angel Hair Pasta with Sun-dried Tomatoes & Goat Cheese
    Paired with Hernder Estate 2002 Chambourcin
  • Grilled Beef Tenderloin with a Morel, Merlot and Toasted Garlic Sauce with Herb Roasted Potatoes
    Paired with Hernder Estate 2004 Merlot
  • Grilled Peaches with Marscarpone Cheese
    Paired with Hernder Estate Iced Peach

Directions:
Directions: Hernder Estate Winery (1607 8th Avenue, St. Catharines) Follow the QEW toward St. Catharines. Exit at 7th Street. Go South (away from the lake) to second stop sign. (Regional Rd. #81 / Hwy #8). Turn left on #81. Follow until you reach 5th Street & turn right. Follow 5th Street to 8th Avenue & turn right onto 8th. For local directions or a map, visit www.hernder.com.

For information call the Niagara Wine Line at 905-685-7623 or visit www.ontariowinesociety.com. Seats will not be sold at the door. Members $85, Non-Members $95. Members may bring one guest at member price. Your cheque must be received by Friday, November 3, 2006. Please do not mail cash. Cancellations will be accepted up to Friday, November 3, 2006. Please Note: Vouchers will not be accepted for this event.

Please Note: In order that all of our members are fully able to appreciate the wines, we kindly request your cooperation in not wearing perfumes or scented after-shaves - Thank you.


Please reserve _____ space(s) for the Hernder Estate Winery - Annual Dinner, Friday, November 10, 2006.

Members $85; Non-members $95. Enclosed is my cheque for $_____________ (members may bring 1 guest at member price.)
Please make cheques payable to "The Ontario Wine Society - Niagara Chapter". Please include a telephone number or email address that you would like us to contact to confirm that your cheque was received. Note: Vouchers will not be accepted at this special event!
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