— Sue-Ann Staff
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Taste estate-grown VQA wines crafted by fifth-generation grape grower and award-winning winemaker Sue-Ann Staff, savour seasonal bites on our vineyard patio, discover unforgettable events, and leave feeling like part of the family.
Sunday, August 30, 2026 | 12–4 PM
Sue-Ann Staff Signature EventBig dogs. Good wine. BBQ. Vineyard views. What more could you possibly want?
Join us for our 5th Annual Berner BBQ, one of our favourite days of the summer and a very good excuse to spend an afternoon surrounded by Bernese Mountain Dogs and the people who love them.
Berners are the stars of the show, but all well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome. Bring your own pup, come meet some new ones, or simply join us for a relaxed afternoon at the winery.
We will have award-winning wine by the glass, southern-style barbecue from Smoke & Moonshine, live acoustic music by Michelle Hedley, and plenty of vineyard views to go around. Plus vendors like Sweet Canine Shop, Niagara Dog Rescue, Indigo Pet Photography, and The Patchwork Paw.
Sunday, August 30 | 12–4 p.m.
Bring a water bowl and blanket for your dog, and come prepared for an afternoon of wagging tails, wet noses, good food and great wine.
Free admission. No tickets required. We would love to know you are coming, so be sure to sign up for our guest list!
Saturday, September 19, 2026 | 11 AM–3 PM
Adventure is Calling!
Stretch, explore, and sip your way through a rejuvenating day of wellness, nature, and connection.
Begin your day with a revitalizing yoga session in the serene courtyard of Sue-Ann Staff Winery. Then, set out on a guided hike along the scenic Bruce Trail, where you'll explore lush forests and take in the beauty of cascading waterfalls. After your adventure, return to the winery to unwind with a well-deserved flight of premium wines. A perfect blend of movement, nature, and indulgence!
Lunch/snacks available for purchase at the winery.
Hiking Distance: Approx 6 km (2 hours depending on pace of the group)
Terrain: Uneven single track dirt trails and gravel paths. Rocks and roots on the trails. Some steep inclines and declines.
$65 + HST per person
September 4–6, 11–13 & 18–20, 2026 | 11 AM–5 PM
From September 4–20, discover Niagara's harvest through the people who live and breathe it.
Your Discovery Pass unlocks bold reds, crisp whites, and perfectly paired seasonal bites at up to 6 different wineries on a self-guided tour. Sip, savour, and celebrate flavours handpicked by those who know Niagara wine best.
25 participating wineries. Each stop includes a winemaker's select wine sample, perfectly paired with a seasonal dish to toast Niagara's harvest season.
Slow-Roasted Pork Belly & Mac
Harvest is a marathon, and this is Sue-Ann's favourite reward: velvety mac & cheese topped with succulent slow-roasted pork belly. Paired with one of her favourite wines, it's proof that harvest has its perks.
Featured Wine: 2021 Fancy Farm Girl Flamboyant Red
Featured Mocktail: Spark & Punch — an end-of-summer blend of spiced pear, citrus and ginger over ice
Sunday, September 27, 2026 | 8:30 AM
Set in the heart of wine country at the Sue-Ann Staff Estate Winery in Jordan, this race offers breathtaking vineyard views and a unique opportunity to enjoy the blend of fitness and fine wine.
All participants of age will receive 1 free glass of Sue-Ann Staff wine following their finish. Register by midnight on September 17th to claim your free race shirt!
October 3 & 4, 2026
What is the Fall Wine Trail? It's a delicious collaboration between FIVE Benchlands wineries: 180 Estate Winery, Sue-Ann Staff Estate Winery, Cave Spring Vineyards, Malivoire Wine Co., & Fielding Estate Winery.
For one ticket price, you can visit all FIVE wineries in a day, enjoy a wine & cheese pairing at each location, AND go home with a bottle of wine from each winery partner!
Stay tuned for more details and the ticket link for the Fall Wine Trail.
Sunday, October 4, 2026
The ALS Canada Revolution Ride is a volunteer-powered fundraising event that unites recreational, intermediate, and avid cyclists who want to challenge themselves to do more in support of those we have loved and lost or who are facing ALS today.
This premier cycling event takes place in Jordan, Ontario, in the beautiful Niagara wine region. Choose from three scenic routes — 25 km, 40 km, and 90 km — and pick the distance that suits your level!
The start and finish lines are located right here at Sue-Ann Staff Estate Winery. Not able to join in person? Register for the virtual ride and ride your own way!
November 7 & 8, 2026
Sue-Ann Staff Signature EventSue-Ann's Great Grilled Cheese Extravaganza is back for another ooey-gooey weekend!
Picture it: Sue-Ann's century home, late fall 2026. Your hostess throws open the doors to the main floor of her fabulous home and sets up four incredible Grilled Cheese & Wine Stations. Each sandwich station offers one of Sue-Ann's inventive takes on this classic snack – some are savoury, some may be sweet, but all will be perfectly paired with one of our wines.
Tickets are timed for entry to ensure that the house is never over crowded and our team has enough time to grill the perfect sandwich sample for each guest.
November 28 & 29, 2026
What is the Holiday Wine Trail? It's a delicious collaboration between FIVE Benchlands wineries: 180 Estate Winery, Sue-Ann Staff Estate Winery, Cave Spring Vineyards, Malivoire Wine Co., & Fielding Estate Winery.
For one ticket price, you can visit all FIVE wineries in a day, enjoy a wine & cheese pairing at each location, AND go home with a bottle of wine from each winery partner!
Stay tuned for more details and the ticket link for the Holiday Wine Trail.
Saturday, December 5, 2026 | 12–5 PM
Sue-Ann Staff Signature EventSave the date! More information to come.
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Breakfast is at the winery which happens to also be Sue-Ann's home. Her new high-end oven is toast, but she quickly recovers with her old oven to whip up two different fritatas plus home fries, fruit salad, coffee and tasting setup for our gang. It's soon evident that nothing fazes Sue-Ann. The only action faster than her entertaining rapid-fire comments is how quickly she's rung up some 450 national and international wine maker awards.
Sue-Ann's pet Bernese 'Brix' steals the show with a Good Morning! tail wag for each of us while less sociable 'Shiraz' watches from under a chair.
The 104-acre farm which she shares with her brother's family next door is also a venue for weddings and special events. A semi-permanent tent with interlocking brick and stone dance floor (yes!) comes with the stipulation that only Staff wines come with the event. Not all that hard to take.
We move inside for a pinot noir and double sparkling tasting. The white she describes as an "easy, leesy, cheesey wine" which she named Irridescence "for life's changing colours." Fancy Farm Girl is her brand concept catering 'to what's in all of us'. (The other
f- words she reserves for the tractor when it doesn't start.)
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