The Toughest Day. - Sue-Ann Staff Estate Winery
July 25, 2020


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/

 

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/




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/

 

 

 


The Toughest Day.

One of life's toughest days. 


The dreaded day .... Brix is cuddling with Dad now ... and I assume Dad is already continuing to train Brix how to sit up on his hind legs which used to be their morning ritual.


Brix quickly succumbed to a large tumour on his scapula that was crushing his vertebrae and pressuring his lungs. I had hoped we could keep him pain-free for another week but, alas, common sense, empathy, and his right to run/swim/love unrestricted prevailed.


The lovely ladies at Beamsville Animal Clinic were compassionate and expedient throughout his care..
We all think we have "the best dog ever". And I've been lucky to already have had a few of them. But ... this dog was "beyond special" to so many family members, friends, employees and customers. I know that there will be a year of mourning for him ... justifiably so. Gentle, kind, considerate, loving, fluffy, and ... best of all ... a great cuddler. They say dogs don't like to be hugged ... wrong.


Brixy, we'll all miss you so much.




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