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Check out our Events page HERE, including the Pan-Canadian Wine Masterclass!
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.
A fundraising event to support Niagara Ronald McDonald House Charities® Family Room
When: Saturday, June 14, 6:30 pm
Where: The Moyer Marquee, Sue-Ann Staff Estate Winery
What: A casual evening, spent listening and dancing to the music of the Toronto All-Star Big Band to support the Niagara Ronald McDonald House Charities Family Room in the St. Catharines Marotta Family Hospital. Held at the beautiful Sue-Ann Staff Estate Winery, this evening offers a delicious selection of appetizers and refreshments provided by the amazing Inn On the Twenty. Ain't Misbehavin is a night of celebration under the stars! Doors open at 6:30 pm. Cash Bar
Tickets $150 includes admission, prizes and appetizers.
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
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/
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
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
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!
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/
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
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/
Venison Stew in Red Wine
This recipe comes from Arden Vaughn. She and her family own and manage Lake Land Meats here in West St. Catharines, just a few kilometers away. This farm raises both venison and, at times, elk plus other culinary delights. Their retail store is open year-round selling a wide variety of interesting meats and fish like wild boar, quail, trout, and much more.
This recipe was published in “A Year in Niagara” authored by Kathleen Sloan-McIntosh. Kathleen has been an acquaintance for years and is deeply committed to local product. This recipe book was published in 2002. While I have thinned my inventory of cookbooks many times, this one always makes the grade to stay. I will reproduce it here with the changes I made as seen on the video #SizzlinWithSAS.
FYI: I have made this recipe several times. It is a nice change of flavours from a typical winter stew. My previous renditions used either veal or beef stewing meat. Those folks who lasted until 2:00am at my housewarming party in 2007 will remember it as the sustenance that got us through dancing until 4:00am!
Ingredients:
3 lbs boneless venison stewing meat, cut into 1” chunks
salt and pepper to taste
5 tablespoons olive oil
4 slices of thick bacon
1 teaspoon dried thyme
10 juniper berries
2 bay leaves (4 bay leaves if they are as old as mine!)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
4 tablespoons all purpose flour (I used gluten free)
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 cup Cabernet Franc
2 large carrots, diced
1 large onion, diced
1 cup beef broth
3 tablespoons blackberry jam (or red currant or cranberry jelly)
Procedure:
Pat the meat dry. Season all sides with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a heavy large Dutch oven over medium heat. Working in batches, sear all sides of the venison removing it from the pan with a slotted spoon when browned. Reduce the heat to sauté the bacon until soft. Add in thyme, juniper berries, bay leaves, tomato paste and flour cooking the mixture while stirring until it has thickened, the browned bits have come off the bottom of the pan and the aromas are stating to lift. Add in carrots and onion cooking briefly. Stir in the vinegar, beef broth and browned venison. Stir to completely incorporate the ingredients and return the mixture to a boil. Either reduce the heat to a simmer or transfer to a 250F oven for 2 hours. Stir occasionally adding more wine or broth as required. After 2 hours, remove the bay leaves and stir in blackberry jam. Adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve over buttered mashed potatoes, buttered egg noodles or use in tacos with tomato and herbs.
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