Tag Archives: Niagara Peninsula VQA

Our Time in Stratford, Ontario SRO

Posted on February 12, 2026 by thewineraconteur

There were several locations that we tried to go to that evening, but the nightlife was extremely lively and several of the theaters were still offering plays, and I will make sure that the next time we have reservations, even … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Aligote, Bubbles, Canada, Charmat Method, Chateau des Charmes, Cotes de Ventoux, Eclat!, France, Grenache Blanc, IGP Pays d'Oc, La Maison Ogier, Languedoc, Les Jamelles, Marsanne, Merlot, Niagara Peninsula VQA, Ontario, Rhone Valley, St. David's Bench VQA, Ventoux, Vin de Pays d'OC | 4 Comments

A Brief Stop at the Dominican Republic

Posted on March 14, 2025 by thewineraconteur

While we weren’t scheduled for any excursions we did go and briefly explore the grounds off the port landing in the Dominican Republic. The island is rather unique in that it is known as Hispaniola and has two sovereign nations; … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bodegas y Vinedos de Aguirre, Canada, Chile, Ice Wine, Inniskillin, Malbec, Morpho Helena, Niagara Peninsula VQA, Ontanon, Ontario, Valle Central, Vidal Blanc | Leave a comment

A Day Enjoying “Justin’s Barbecue”

Posted on July 17, 2023 by thewineraconteur

While we were enjoying a day in Toronto, and it was on Canada Day, we had to find ways to be entertained. When I was a kid, I could speak Canadian fluently as my father was born in Hamilton, Ontario; … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Canada, Costieres de Nimes, France, Generations Blanc, Marsanne, Mas Carlot, Niagara Peninsula VQA, Pinot Gris, Roussanne, The Organized Crime, Viognier | 2 Comments

Cabernet Franc Day

Posted on December 19, 2022 by thewineraconteur

In the calendar of holidays devoted to wine days, one of the latest to be entered is Cabernet Franc Day, spearheaded by a winemaking couple in California that fell in love with one of the older grape varietals. Not only … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Canada, Jackson-Triggs, Niagara Peninsula VQA, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario | Leave a comment

A Great Way to Finish a Tasting

Posted on April 21, 2022 by thewineraconteur

I don’t want anyone to think that I don’t work hard amassing my notes for articles when I am at my local wine shop, The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. I was there meeting an Instagram wine blogger that … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Canada, Christian Moueix, Dominus Estate, Icewine, Inniskillin, Napa Valley, Niagara Peninsula VQA, Ontario, Petit Verdot, Vidal Blanc | Leave a comment

Two From Canada

Posted on September 11, 2021 by thewineraconteur

It is amazing how lifestyles change in a matter of less than two years. We definitely used to go out, much more often. We now eat in, way more often, but the silver lining is that we are actually drinking … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Baco Noir, Burning Ambition, Canada, Gewurztraminer, Henry of Pelham, Niagara Peninsula VQA, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Riesling, Short Hills Bench, Small Talk Vineyards | Leave a comment

More Forgotten Wine

Posted on April 18, 2021 by thewineraconteur

The house has been in a bit of upheaval in preparation of Easter. Some people are truly organized and take everything in stride. We are reactionaries, I guess, as it was time for some deep cleaning, not that the house … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Black Star Farms, Canada, Chardonnay, Jackson-Triggs, Michigan, Niagara Peninsula VQA, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Sirius Cordial | Leave a comment

#CabFrancDay

Posted on December 8, 2017 by thewineraconteur

That title may look rather bizarre for an old curmudgeon like me. I mean the symbol # for me meant either a number or pounds in weight all of my life, but through my wine blogging journey I have now … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Canada, Icewine, Jackson-Triggs, Niagara Peninsula VQA | 5 Comments

Did I Miss a Winery?

Posted on April 13, 2016 by thewineraconteur

It is always fun to hear about a winery, especially since I thought I missed one, and I did miss quite a few of them during our last trip to Niagara-on-the-Lake in Ontario. One of my cast of characters that … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Canada, Inc., Niagara Peninsula VQA, Ontario, Riesling, Tawse Winery | 2 Comments

Trius Winery Restaurant

Posted on December 19, 2015 by thewineraconteur

We finally had dinner at Trius Winery Restaurant and that is why one makes reservations, as I noticed that all of the tables were occupied while we were there. The next time we go to Niagara-on-the-Lake I shall make appointments … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Canada, Chardonnay, Clark Farm Vineyard, Clean Slate, Four Mile Creek VQA, Hillebrand, Icewine, Merlot, Niagara Peninsula VQA, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Niagara-on-the-Lake Vineyard, Ontario, RHS, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Showcase, Trius Winery, Wild Ferment | Leave a comment