#SizzlinwithSAS: My, What Big Mussels You Have - Sue-Ann Staff Estate Winery
January 30, 2021


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
Ain't Misbehavin' Dancing Under The Stars
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:   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 Winerythis 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. 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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/

 

 

 


#SizzlinwithSAS: My, What Big Mussels You Have

Some things just go together. Bacon and eggs. Bert and Ernie. Mussels and Riesling!

 

To celebrate the release of our brand new 2018 Robert's Block Peach Brandy Barrel-Aged Riesling, Sue-Ann shows you just how easy it is to make Drunken Mussels. 

 Sizzling with SAS’s “Drunk on Wine” Mussels

For each pound of mussels, you will need a medium sized pot over medium heat. In the pot: 

  • melt one tablespoon of unsalted butter with one tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil; then
  • add in ~5 shallots chopped finely and cook until translucent (about 5 minutes); then
  • add in ~3 cloves garlic finely chopped with whatever herbs that you have on hand (~1/2 cup parsley?  ~1/8 cup thyme?  ~1/4 cup tarragon? ~1/4 cup oregano?).  Cook until fragrant.

Once all soft and aromatic, add in 1 cup of white wine and bring just to a simmer.

Have a taste, then and salt and pepper to your liking.

Add mussels (that were cleaned, drained and tightly closed), stir the pot coating the entire mussel then cover with a tight-fitting lid.  Do not open the lid!  Keep just at a simmer for ~8 minutes (or turn the heat off after 4 minutes and leave for over 6 minutes if getting delayed.

Pour into a large bowl for serving.  Discard any mussels that did not open.

Serve with a wedge of lemon, finishing salt, chili flakes and more parsley for garnish if desired.

Soak up the liquid when you are done with the mussels with crusty bread.

Easy!

 

How can you personalize this recipe?

  • add finely chopped fennel bulb with the shallots then the fennel fronds with the herbs (then enjoy with The Lenny Pinot Grigio or The Louie Pinot Gris)
  • add ½ teaspoon of saffron threads with the herbs (still perfect with any Riesling, especially the Loved By Lu)
  • add a ½ cup of chopped plum tomatoes with the wine (great with any Riesling but also The Split Rail Gamay Noir)
  • add 1 cup of passata instead of 1 cup of wine with chili flakes then enjoy with a light red wine (yummo yum with the Bank Barn Baco Noir or Fancy Farm Girl Flamboyant Red)

 


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