Caroline's Culinary Delights ... 2013 Fancy Farm Girl Foxy Pink - Sue-Ann Staff Estate Winery
July 05, 2015


JUNE 2025

MUDDY PAWS WINE TRAIL

When: June 14 & 15, 2025, 12 noon to 5 pm

Where: Sue-Ann Staff Estate Winery, Westcott Vineyards, Featherstone Estate Winery

What:  Muddy Paws is back! Featherstone Estate Winery, Sue-Ann Staff Estate Winery and Westcott Vineyards are collaborating once again for the ultimate canines n’ wines event! 

 

At each winery, the ticket holder is entitled to:

  • Bring their dog(s) to the participating wineries’ property to enjoy live music (1pm-4pm), a wine and food pairing for a human and treats for the doggies.

  • Each winery will have designated doggie areas and activities, including trail walks and puppy games. 

  • A costume contest, pet photography in Featherstone Estate Winery's Barrel Room, local pet vendors and more.

Tickets: $55! Including taxes and service fees. https://3common.com/event/muddy-paws-wine-trail/679a590266cbc9d5f1a7a003

A portion of ticket sales supports the Bello Project. Tickets are final sale and the Wine Trail will happen rain or shine. Please note, dogs of all sizes and ages are welcome.  Dogs must be healthy and friendly with all other people and dogs. Unfortunately, any dogs showing any signs of illness, aggression, guarding, or excessively barking will be asked to leave. Thank you.

 

 

 

JUNE 2025

The Pan-Canadian Wine Masterclass, 3rd Edition!

When: Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 1:30 pm

Where: Sue-Ann Staff Estate Winery

What:  An incredible, dynamic gathering of winemakers and wines for one truly amazing wine tasting experience. Welcome to the 3rd Pan-Canadian Wine Masterclass hosted by Carl & Mira Boucher of Carl's Wine Club here at Sue-Ann Staff Estate Winery. Guests will taste wines from 13 wine regions across Canada, presented by the winemakers themselves. Enjoy the winemakers' stories about what goes in your glass while you are tasting. It's a unique opportunity to explore great Canadian wines right here at home in Niagara. 

Tickets: $179+HST per person, available online: https://www.sue-annstaff.com/products/pan-canadian-wine-masterclass-3rd-edition-179-hst

 

June 2025

Summer Discovery Pass

When: June 20-22, 27-29, 11 am to 5 pm

Where: Sue-Ann Staff Estate Winery and other participating wineries in Niagara

What:  The Niagara Wine Festival's annual summer Discovery Pass returns. Buy your Discovery Pass online and visit up to six participating wineries for innovative and delicious wine and food pairings. Watch this space for updates or visit https://niagarawinefestival.com/


JUNE 2025

Nature Girl: Waterfalls, Yoga & Wine

When: Sunday, June 29

Where: Sue-Ann Staff Estate Winery

What:  Begin your day with a revitalizing yoga session on the serene grounds 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!

$65 per person, find all the details at https://www.naturegirlexpeditions.com/product-page/yoga-waterfalls-wine-june-29

 

AUGUST 2025

Nature Girl: 10K Trail Challenge: Chasing Waterfalls Fitness Hike Aug 10

When: Sunday, August 10

Where: Sue-Ann Staff Estate Winery

What:  Begin your day with a revitalizing yoga session in the serene courtyard of Sue-Ann Staff Winery. Then, set out on a 10 km guided fitness 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 wines. A perfect blend of movement, nature, and indulgence!

$65 per person, find all the details at https://www.naturegirlexpeditions.com/product-page/10k-trail-challenge-a-fitness-hike-for-strength-endurance-aug-10

 

August 2025

THE BERNER BBQ

When: Sunday, August 24, 1 pm to 4 pm

Where: Sue-Ann Staff Estate Winery

What:  Calling all dogs! Especially Berners! It's Sue-Ann's 4th Annual BERNER BBQ! Bring your dog to the winery for an afternoon of wines 'n canines. Enjoy our wines by the glass while making new friends with other dog & wine folks! There will be live entertainment, and we'll have a food truck on site to keep you well-snacked. More details to come!


September 2025

GRAPE AND WINE DISCOVERY PASS

When: September 5-7, 12-14, 19-21, 11 am to 5 pm

Where: Sue-Ann Staff Estate Winery and other participating Niagara wineries

What:  The Niagara Wine Festival's annual Grape & Wine Discovery Pass returns. Buy your Discovery Pass online and visit up to six participating wineries for innovative and delicious wine and food pairings. Watch this space for updates or visit https://niagarawinefestival.com/

 

SEPTEMBER 2025

Nature Girl: Waterfalls, Yoga & Wine

When: Saturday, September 13

Where: Sue-Ann Staff Estate Winery

What:  Begin your day with a revitalizing yoga session on the serene grounds 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!

$65 per person, find all the details at https://www.naturegirlexpeditions.com/product-page/hike-wine-sept-13

 

Run for the Grapes

When: Sunday, September 28

Race Times: Half-Marathon at 8:30 am, 5k at 8:45 am  

Where: Sue-Ann Staff Estate Winery

What:  Run a half marathon or 5k and support The Heart & Stroke Foundation! Find all the details you need and register at the Subaru Running Series website here: https://niagararunningseries.com/running-event/run-for-the-grapes-1-2-marathon-5k/

 

 

 


Caroline's Culinary Delights ... 2013 Fancy Farm Girl Foxy Pink

Caroline's Culinary Delights

http://carolinesculinarydelights.com/2015/07/sueannstaff-2013-fancy-farm-girl-foxy-pink/

@SueAnnStaff – 2013 Fancy Farm Girl Foxy Pink

A small, quality oriented winery on the Staff family’s 200-year-old estate on the brow of the Niagara Escarpment in Jordan, Ontario, Sue-Ann Staff Estate Winery blends more than a century of grape growing experience with Sue-Ann’s 15 years of making award-winning wines. After opening in 2009, it has been a whirlwind of ultimate experiences, from weddings to corporate dinners to food truck events and Niagara Icewine programs.

A fun family barbecue in the rouge valley always a perfect

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After a fun afternoon with my family, I must share with those wine lovers out there, a hidden gem of a Rose:

2013 Fancy Farm Girl Foxy Pink

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Vineyard Data:
-harvested exclusively from the estate vineyard in Jordan, ON, sub appellation 20 Mile Bench
-four vineyard parcels ranging from 6 to 18 year old vines grown on thin clay soils with escarpment limestone rock beneath were blended for this wine
-2013 – cool year hence acidity and fruit flavours easily retained
-low yields with tiny berries

Winemaking Data:
-each wine was fermented and aged individually to maximize their flavours and intensity
-post fermentation; the wines were blended to 92% Riesling and 8% Cabernet Franc, stabilized and filtered.

Technical Data:
Alcohol   11.0%                                                     Residual Sugar      15.3 g/L (LCBO = 1, Off-Dry)
pH           3.18                                                        Total Acidity          8.9 g/L
Bottled   February 2014                                     Cases produced    250 cases

Tasting Notes:
The bright pink colour eludes to every characteristic about this wine.  Bright fruits on the nose of yellow grapefruit, watermelon rind and vivid floral tones leap from the glass while bright zippy acidity refreshes the off dry palate.  The fruit and floral notes continue through here too with complexing crab apple and lilac.  The finish is bright, dry, mouth-watering and entirely too pleasant.  Enjoy with on its own with friends (or not!)  or with sushi, tuna, salmon, pizzas, picnics, salads and soooo much more.

For more information, please visit www.sue-annstaff.com. Follow Fancy Farm Girl on Twitter @Fancy_Farm_Girl and like it on Facebook atwww.facebook.com/fancyfarmgirlwines.

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