The Ontario Wine Society Presents
Our Annual Bus Trip to an Ontario Wine Region:
Niagara-On-The-Lake
Including: Lailey Vinyeard, Niagara College Teaching Winery, Konzelmann Estate Winery

Date: Saturday, June 9, 2007
Members: $85    Non-Members: $95
Niagara Members not taking the bus: $50

Please Note: This event is now sold out!

This year we will be visiting Niagara-on-the-Lake. Last year was a sellout; this year we anticipate the same (bus maximum 52 people). It will be a first come first go. If indicated (see below), you can be picked up in Oakville. Also a limited number of people from our Niagara Chapter can join us at the wineries & not go on the bus.

Lunch will be a 3 course meal with matching wine at the Niagara Culinary Institute; Jim Warren to speak at the lunch.

As well as having us do the driving, you will have that unique opportunity to buy wines only available at the winery as well as new releases. We include 3 private tastings, 2 tours and a gourmet lunch with wine. The bus trip gives you a chance to enjoy the scenery, relax & have an opportunity to puchase wines that are only available at the winery or are new releases.

Itinerary

PS: Bring an empty container to hold your wine purchases.

  • 8.00-10.00am: juice, coffee, water, muffins etc on the bus.
  • 8.00am: board bus in the parking lot behind (Jolly) Miller Tavern on Yonge St.a short walk south of the York Mills subway station, on the east side. Pay parking for the day is available.
  • 8.40am: board bus Oakville Place parking lot; off QEW Trafalgar Road north, west door of Sears.
  • 10.00-11.30am:Lailey Vineyard Winery: The highlight of this winery will be a tour & tasting; our educator will be none other than winemaker Derek Barnett. Hopefully, we can get an update on the effect of Canadian Oak on wines. Start filling your empty carton with wine purchases.
  • 12.00-.2.30pm: Niagara College: Niagara Culinary Institute & Niagara College Teaching WInery: Chefs Jim McClean, Ray Poitras & Tara-Lynn Grobb will lay out a 3 course gourmet sit-down lunch, with choice of appetizer and entrée (see back). Jim Warren (aka previous wine maker/owner of Stoney Ridge) will take us through the selection of wines chosen to complement our meal. Time will be given to walk around the site & fill your empty carton(s) with wine purchases.
  • 3.00-4.30pm: Konzelmann Estate Winery: This will be a look-see of their new facility. Our private tasting will include dry to semi-sweet Rieslings. You will have time for wine & boutique item purchases.
  • 4.30-6.30pm: Bus trip home to Toronto, rest, or dream of the wines you will be tasting for the next few years.

For information only, call the Wine Line at (416) 921-9798. Reservations will not be taken over the phone.


Please reserve _____ space(s) for the Niagara-on-the-Lake Bus Trip event, Saturday June 9, 2007. Members $85. Members may bring one guest at the member price. Additional non-members (if room & send a separate cheque): $95
Addional non-members will be contacted about space after May 14. Niagara Chapter non-bus: $50

Enclosed is my cheque for:_______________________________________________

MEMBER NAME: ___________________________________ (GUEST NAME: ____________________________________)

MEMBER ADDRESS: ___________________________________________________________________________________

CITY: _______________________________________ POSTAL CODE: _________________________________________

TELEPHONE: (DAY)________________________________ (EVENING) ________________________________________

I understand and accept my personal safety responsibilities when attending an Ontario Wine Society event.

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OAKVILLE PICK UP? If you require pickup in Oakville, circle YES.

MEAL CHOICE: (See reverse for details; circle one (A or B) & one (C or D) for each person)
Member: Appetizer:   A    B     Entrée:   C    D
Non-Member: Appetizer:   A    B     Entrée:   C    D

DIETARY LIMITATIONS: ___________________________________________________________________________________

Make cheques payable to the Ontario Wine Society and return in an envelope postmarked no later than May 9, 2007. Cancellations will be accepted until May 8, by calling the wine line at (416) 921-9798.
Mail To:  The Ontario Wine Society c/o Gerald Arbus, #808-360 Bloor St. E., Toronto ON M4W3M3


The Ontario Wine Society

Niagara-On-The-Lake Bus Trip

NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE

The largest viticultural area in Canada, where there is about 75% of Canada's grape growing volume, is the Niagara Peninsula. The growing season's sunshine is comparable to Tuscany in Italy and Languedoc-Rousillon in France (south of Burgundy and Bordeaux). VQA has given the Niagara Peninsula 2 regions: Niagara-on-the-Lake and Niagara Escarpment. With 10 new subregions named by VQA in the Niagara Peninsula, we will visit the 3 (Niagara River, St. Davids Bench & Niagara Lakeshore) that are part of the Niagara-on-the-Lake.

WINERIES

LAILEY VINEYARD WINERY

Winemaker: Derek Barnett

In 1970, Donna & David Lailey purchased David's parents' farm that was at the time planted to French hybrids & mixed fruit. They began a steady transformation of the 20-acre parcel into a vineyard, planting vitis vinifera. Donna was the only female founding member of VQA. Derek Barnett was born & studied agriculture in the UK. He came to Canada in 1973, & in 1991 became the winemaker for Southbrook winery. In 2000, he was voted Winemaker of the year at the Air Ontario wine awards. In the fall of 2001, Derek moved to Niagara-on-the-Lake to become winemaker & business partner at Lailey Vineyard.

The winery specializes in producing small lots of distinctive wines that express the character of the grape, the vintage, and the soil and climate of the vineyard. The winery gained acclaim in 2002 for its successful release of the first commercially made wines (Chardonnay 2001) aged in Canadian Oak. A special selection of grapes from each vintage is dedicated to ageing in Canadian oak barrels.

NIAGARA COLLEGE TEACHING (NCT) WINERY

Winemakers: Jim Warren & Jordan Harris

Located on the Glendale campus at the base of the Niagara Escarpment, NCT has 3 onsite vineyards for a total of 38 acres. Steve Gill is the Manager of the winery & vineyard. NCT is Canada's first & only commercial teaching winery. Jim Warren was previously owner/winemaker of Stoney Ridge winery. Recent awards include: Gold at 2006 Canada wine awards (2004 Warren Classic Chardonnay); 2006 Cuvee (best pinot noir, best limited edition white).

KONZELMANN ESTATE WINERY

Winemakers: Herbert Konzelmann & Matthias Boss

Family owned & operated in Stuttgart-Uhlbach, Germany since 1893, the winery was re-established in Canada in 1988 by Gudrun & Herbert Konzelmann. The site, on the shores of Lake Ontario, has a similar meso-climate to Alsace. Their philosophy to combine an unsurpassed dedication with the culmination of four generations of oenology has resulted in the production of nationally & internationally award-winning VQA crafted wines. They have over 30 different VQA wines.

LUNCH MENU AT NIAGARA CULINARY INSTITUTE

Appetizer Choices (choose A or B; circle choice on reverse side registration form).
A: Grilled & chilled Frankie's Delhi Express Asparagus with 18 month Aged Monforte Toscano, Proscuitto & Baco Balsamic Drizzle
B: Smoked Trout Fillet with Red Radish Relish & Tarragon Cream Dressed Greens

Entrée Choices (choose C or D; circle choice on reverse side registration form).
C: Carmelized New Brunswick Sea Scallops on Spring Pea Puree & Creamer Potatoes
D: Grilled Choice Veal Chop with Morel Mushroom Fricasse

Trio of Seasonal Dessert Sweets    Tea, Coffee

Please indicate any dietary limitations on the return registration form.