Today on SASTV: 3-2-1 Ribs - Sue-Ann Staff Estate Winery
June 13, 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/


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/

 

 

 


Today on SASTV: 3-2-1 Ribs

Sue-Ann's BBQ rib odyssey continued this weekend with an Instagram Live video featuring 3-2-1 Ribs! Now that restrictions are lifting and we can entertain a few more people at home, consider making these luscious ribs for family on Father's Day. 

Sue-Ann chose pork side ribs for this recipe, specifically, the meaty St. Louis cut. 3-2-1 refers to the process: 3 hours of smoking, 2 hours of wrapping (and rehydrating) and 1 hour for mopping with sauce on the grill. 

 

But let's begin with the rub and the sauce (recipe sourced from from Hot Sauce Williams, Cleveland). Sure, you can buy bbq sauce, there's a million great ones on the market, but it's super satisfying to make it yourself at home. Plus it makes the kitchen smell great!!

Rub

  • 2 tablespoons coarse ground salt
  • 1 tablespoon light brown cane sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon fine ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Store mixture in an airtight container in a cool dark place.

 

Barbecue Sauce

  • 2 cups ketchup
  • 1 cup cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup dark brown cane sugar
  • 1/4 cup white worcestershire sauce (note: we have no idea where to find WHITE worcestershire sauce, so she used the regular sauce instead)
  • 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
  • 3 whole lemons
  1. Combine the ketchup, vinegar, butter, sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce and lemons in a saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Squeeze the juice from the lemons into the sauce through a sieve, to remove the seeds and add pulp and zest to the mixture. Bring to a boil, stirring with a wire whisk. Reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Remove the lemons before use.

 

Barbecue Bath (you need 1 cup of liquid total per rib rack)

  • 1/2 cup of peach juice 
  • 1/2 cup of Fancy Farm Girl Frivolous White Riesling

 

To prepare the ribs, Sue-Ann massaged them all over with the rub and let them sit (covered, or wrapped in foil) overnight in the fridge. 

Soak 2 cups of cherry-wood chips in water for about 20 minutes before draining. Place drained chips in an aluminum foil pie plate and seal with more foil OR make a foil pocket that that you can seal. Pierce the foil several times to allow the smoke to escape. 

About 6 hours before serving, light the grill and heat to 250F. Put the foil wrapped chips on the grill. When the chips begin to smoke, put the ribs on the grill as close to the chips as possible. Close the grill and leave it alone for 3 hours. 

After 3 hours, remove the chips and discard. Take the ribs off the grill and place in a new foil pouch, then add the Barbecue Bath and seal the pouch tightly, then place back on the grill for 2 hours, still at 250F. This is seriously low'n slow cooking. 

After 2 hours, remove the ribs from their Barbecue Bath pouches and place directly on the grill, still at 250F for 1 hour. Spend the last hour generously and frequently mopping the ribs with your delicious sauce, while enjoying the rest of the Fancy Farm Girl Frivolous White. As Sue-Ann's Dad used to say, "baste the chef as often as you baste the meat"!

Serve with cornbread and coleslaw and chilled bottles of Sue-Ann's VQA wines :)

 

 

 

 

 

 


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