The SAS Blog: Stories, Wine Highlights, Events, Recipes, etc.

August 27, 2026

2026 Berner BBQ -- Everything You Need To Know

Event Location and Times

12 noon to 5 pm

Sue-Ann Staff Estate Winery

3210 Staff Avenue, Jordan, ON

This event is RAIN OR SHINE.

Parking

Event Parking is behind the barn. Take the gravel driveway past the winery and barn to the large parking lot behind the barn. There is a paved pathway from the parking lot to our event tent and lawns.

B.Y.O.B Bring your own Berner :)

Also, your own Blanket, water Bowl and poop Bags.

Seating for humans may be limited, so bring a camp chair if you have one!

Leash Law & Activities

Please keep your dog(s) on leash during your visit. Please pick up after your dog.

Try out our Doggie Obstacle Course, go for a walk with your dog on our Vineyard Trail, and cool off in the Puppy Paddling Pool. Humans, don’t forget to enter our Guess The Milkbones contest to win a wine prize!

Entertainment & Food

Guitarist Michelle Hedley is back! She’ll be playing all your fave covers, blending folk, rock, pop & country with her own twist from 1 pm to 4 pm.

Beamsville’s Smoke & Moonshine Food Truck will be serving Southern-style BBQ poutines, sandwiches, tacos and taco salad bowls, $20-$22+hst

Our own Patio menu will be available until 5 pm, featuring wine by the glass and shareable plates for 2 to 4 people. Non-alcoholic beverages available as well. Check out our menu online HERE.

Vendors

Sweet Canines Shop

Niagara Dog Rescue

The Patchwork Paw

The Pack’s Snacks Niagara

Indigo Pet Photography

Photo-Op!

An event like this calls for a group photo!

Karen Black of Indigo Pet Photography will be taking a group shot of all our guests down by the pond at 2:45 pm.

Don’t Forget The Wine!

Our wine shop is OPEN!

Take a bottle (or two, or four, or more!) home with you to enjoy with friends this Fall.

Make sure to get your one-day-only 10% off coupon at the welcome desk when you arrive. It’s good for retail purchases on Sunday, August 30, for bottles to be enjoyed at home.


August 05, 2026

F1 Breakfast

Sue-Ann Fun Facts: I am a long-time F1 fan and I love breakfast foods.

With Formula 1 returning to Zandvoort later this month, I was casting about for grand prix breakfast recipes, and this recipe caught my eye. Fresh peaches? Check. Cardamom? Check. Vague and technically inaccurate reference to the location of the race? CHECK.

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July 29, 2026

Summer Salmon Patties

Fresh salmon patties fried on the griddle, served on a soft bun with aioli and cucumber — or alongside a green salad and Corn Chow Chow. A summer entertaining favourite from Sue-Ann's kitchen, paired perfectly with a glass of Fashionable Vidal or Flirty Bubbles.

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July 16, 2026

Whipped Feta — The Easiest Summer Appetizer (+ Wine Pairings!)

Summer entertaining should be as fun and easy for the host as it is for guests. Enter one of my favourite easy appetizers — Whipped Feta! This simple blend of sheep feta, Greek yoghurt, lemon, olive oil and roasted garlic comes together incredibly quickly, and pairs beautifully with Foxy Pink or Riesling Loved By Lu.

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July 08, 2026

Easy Shrimp Aguachile Recipe (+ The Perfect Rosé Pairing)

I've been fortunate to vacation in Mexico a few times, and there have been some truly memorable meals! One dish that I've brought home with me and love to make for friends is Aguachile de Camaron -- a shrimp ceviche full of fresh lime juice and bursting with flavour. This is a fabulous, easy dish to make and pairs deliciously with Fancy Farm Girl Foxy Pink or Frivolous White, Riesling Loved By Lu, or if you're feeling bubbly, our Fancy Farm Girl Frosty Fizz. Perfect for summer evenings on the deck!

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June 15, 2026

Corn Chow Chow — Sue-Ann's Favourite Summer Condiment

One of Sue-Ann's favourite summer condiments — a bright, tangy Corn Chow Chow from Chef Ben Goodnick of Summer House Restaurants. Make a batch, wait five days, and thank yourself later.

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May 22, 2026

Which Sue-Ann Staff Wine Is Right for You?

A friendly guide to finding your perfect Sue-Ann Staff wine — from crisp Rieslings and fun Fancy Farm Girl bottles to flagship Cabernet Francs and luscious Icewines.

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