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February is a great time to warm up your winter with this unbelievably perfect match! Get your touring pass for all 28 wineries and explore pairings of two favourite indulgences – wine and chocolate, as you tour Niagara-on-the-Lake. Each stop features a premium VQA wine matched to a delectable chocolate selection, from classic flavours to unexpected surprises. A super idea for a romantic celebration for two or a great reason for a girls’ getaway weekend!
Committed to working with local suppliers to create the finest chocolate pairings, the Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake are working with Niagara-on-the-Lake pastry Chef Catherine O’Donnell of Willow Cakes & Pastries. O’Donnell is making over 50,000 chocolates for the event.
Event: Touring pass / wine food pairings
Where: The 28 wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake
When: Weekends in February
Time: 11 AM to 5 PM
Available for purchase now, a pair of touring passes may just be the perfect present for the wine enthusiast on your gift list. Touring passes are $30 per person (plus applicable taxes) and can be purchased now either online at www.wineriesofniagaraonthelake.com.
Why not stay the weekend in luxurious Niagara on the Lake accommodations?
This weekend is a special event in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Downtown Queen Street will be blocked off to traffic and ice wine will be flowing from the bottles of many local wineries. Sip liquid gold and sample gourmet food selections all the while listening to music of the jazz greats!
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