LCBO Food & Drink Summer 2020

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BETWEEN THE LINES WINERY

BIG HEAD WINES

Raised on their 50-acre family estate vineyard after immigrating from southwest Germany in 1998, Greg and Yannick Wertsch are farmers turned vintners. The focus on the wine they make is the same as the fruit they grow; quality comes first. Visit them and taste their wines in the heart of Niagara Wine Country at Between the Lines Winery.

Big Head is the first proprietary label under award-winning Winemaker Andrzej Lipinski and family. Focusing on wild fermentation and the Appassimento winemaking method (drying of the grapes) they produce small-batch, high-quality premium wines with uncompromising attention to detail. Enjoy the “Big” or “Biggest” sommelier-led tasting session for a truly unique experience.

HOURS October 17 – April 30 Saturday & Sunday 11 am – 6 pm May 1 – October 16 Saturday & Sunday 10 am – 7 pm

LOCATION 304 Hunter Road Niagara-on-the-Lake L0S 1J0 905-468-4321 info@bigheadwines.ca bigheadwines.ca

HOURS Summer Monday – Sunday 11 am – 6 pm Winter Closed Tuesdays Sunday – Friday 11 am – 5 pm Saturday 11 am – 6 pm

LOCATION 991 Four Mile Creek Road Niagara-on-the-Lake L0S 1J0 905-262-0289 tours@betweenthelineswinery.com betweenthelineswinery.com

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CHÂTEAU DES CHARMES

CAROLINE CELLARS

This family estate winery is set among 35 hectares of pristine vines in the St. David’s Bench. Founded in 1978 by Canadian wine-industry visionary Paul Bosc, the winery continues to innovate with pioneering viticulture research. Wines ranging from well-structured single-vineyard wines to bold reds built for aging are crafted by Amélie Boury from grapes grown on the winery’s own farms using sustainable farming techniques.

The Lakeit family – with a half-century of farming history behind them – opened Caroline Cellars in 2002. Focusing on fresh and approachable wines made by Rick Lakeit and Assistant Winemaker Victor Blaney, the award-winning portfolio includes both white and red varietals, a small selection of fruit wine and critically acclaimed and awarded Icewine. The Farmhouse Café is open for lunch year-round and focuses on relaxed Wine Country fare.

LOCATION 1010 Line 2 Niagara-on-the-Lake L0S 1J0 905-468-8814 info@carolinecellars.com carolinecellars.com

HOURS Summer 10 am – 6 pm Winter 10 am – 5 pm

LOCATION 1025 York Road Niagara-on-the-Lake L0S 1P0 905-262-4219 info@chateaudescharmes.com chateaudescharmes.com

HOURS 10 am – 6 pm Tasting Bar closes at 5:30 pm Tours daily

1 pm, 3 pm (English) 11:15 am (Japanese) 12 pm (French)

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COLANERI ESTATE WINERY

Opening their doors August 2017, this is Niagara-on-the-Lake’s newest family winery. Focused on handcrafted quality from the vineyard to the bottle. Situated on 40 acres of land, all grapes are hand-picked and 100% estate grown. This boutique winery offers a large portfolio of award- winning VQA wines, all crafted by Winemaker Vincenzo De Simone. Stop in today for an educational and memorable tasting and have your bottle signed by the Winemaker! DE SIMONE VINEYARDS

Colaneri is a family-owned winery that hand-harvests grapes to produce premium VQA award-winning wines from its surrounding vineyards. Most of the red, white and dessert wines are made in the traditional Italian Appassimento method of drying grapes. The large portfolio of wines include Ripasso, Amarone and Recioto styles. Their Romanesque-style winery features a piazza in front with a panoramic view of the vineyard and Escarpment.

LOCATION 865 Niagara Stone Road Niagara-on-the-Lake L0S 1J0 905-684-1547 info@desimonevineyards.com desimonevineyards.com

LOCATION 348 Concession 6 Road Niagara-on-the-Lake L0S 1J0 905-682-2100 1-855-682-WINE (9463) info@colaneriwines.com colaneriwines.com

HOURS June – September Daily 10 am – 6 pm October – May Sunday – Friday 10 am – 5 pm Saturday 10 am – 6 pm

HOURS Daily 11 am – 6 pm