Editorial: Time to support the wine industry
The time is right to make your voice heard, to weigh in on the vision that the Niagara wine industry is advocating, in concert with partners in tourism, food, culture, and hospitality. The
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Wine industry’s vision to speed up economic growth gains momentum
Key Niagara wine advocates are optimistic that the provincial government is finally getting the message that the industry is on the cusp of greatly expanding its economic influence in Ontario, but needs help
Southbrook embraces pollinator plants in the vineyard
How NOTL winery uses an organic, natural approach to sustainability A hardy group of volunteers has taken on the daunting task of planting 5,000 native pollinator plants on 1.8 acres of land
Wine industry pioneers plant first new vines at Lailey Vineyards
Donna and David Lailey founded the NOTL winery in the 1970s Under warm sunshine and blues skies on Friday, the first shovel went into the ground at Lailey Vineyards to plant
Positive signs in the revitalization of NOTL’s Lailey Winery
Some early success stories fuel momentum of new owner’s transformation One sign of the transformation underway at Lailey Winery is – literally – the sign that greets visitors on the driveway. It has
Niagara wineries unite to pressure province for changes
Tax reductions, better access to markets among concerns cited by industry Niagara wineries travelled to Queen’s Park with an important message, as well as some delicious VQA wine in an effort to lobby
Grand new vision unveiled for Niagara wine and tourism sector
Wine industry report predicts rapid growth, with widespread economic benefits for Ontario There is a growing sentiment that the Ontario wine industry is poised to move to a new level, bringing with
Relieved growers finish icewine harvest amid unseasonably mild winter
Make hay while the sun shines, or in this case, pick grapes while the temperature plunges. Grape growers in Niagara have had only two short windows of opportunity to harvest their icewine grapes
Hometown Traveller: A wealth of kindness in a time of need
That Friday morning, standing on the dock at our resort in Curacao, waiting for the dive boat to come and pick us up for our morning dives, I caught sight of a vibrant
With major vineyard purchase, Dillon’s distillery may be coming to NOTL
A major real estate deal has paved the way for a potential new craft distillery in Niagara-on-the-Lake. The purchase of 70 acres of vineyards by the Mark Anthony Group includes a parcel of
Young NOTL winemaker watches over Ontario’s oldest Cabernet Sauvignon vines
Marynissen winemaker Mitchell McCurdy waits for the right time to harvest old vine Cabernet Sauvignon Long after the Chardonnay and Riesling, the Gamay Noir and even Cabernet Franc grapes have been picked, one
Orange is the new white
Southbrook steps back in time to create one of its most popular wines Everything old is new again when it comes to producing one of the most popular white wines at Southbrook Organic
High-quality grape harvest is silver lining to low yield for 2022 vintage
Severe winter cut crops up to 70% but excellent growing season boosts quality Episodes of severe cold last winter have meant a low yield for this grape harvest season, but exceptional conditions this
NOTL hikers complete challenging trek through Swiss Alps
Gruelling mountain journey is 170 kilometres from Chamonix to Zermatt Three Niagara-on-the-Lake hikers overcame extreme altitude, vertical climbs and even illness to traverse the famed Haute Route through the Swiss Alps in “epic”
NOTL wineries strike gold at national awards
Visitors to Niagara-on-the-Lake wineries will soon see some of the wine bottles sporting stickers to boast their award-winning status. The 2022 Wine Align National Wine Awards of Canada were released last week and
Brock developing virus-free vines for Niagara grape growers
University one big step closer to providing industry with safe, healthy plants Tucked away in a small greenhouse inside the Cairns BioSciences building at Brock University, 57 varieties of grapevines are flourishing
Niagara vineyards suffer serious winter damage
Heavy rain, cool air hit vines hard, especially in lower regions Heavy rain and cold air severely damaged Niagara’s grape vines last winter, and early signs show growers could lose 50 per
Niagara Bruce Trail Club helps hikers launch 900-kilometre journey
Weeks of planning came to an end, and the start of an adventure began in earnest on Monday for 20-year-old Zwena Gray and her friend Sima Fabricant, 19. The pair took their first
Tourists flock to NOTL wineries over Easter weekend, all signs point to busy summer
Guests are once again flowing into Niagara-on-the-Lake wineries for tastings and tours, turning a corner after two years of restrictions, limited capacities and extensive COVID-19 protocols. Traffic was brisk at NOTL wineries over the Easter long
New winery owner is honouring the Lailey legacy
Faik Turkmen regards the vineyard's legacy with respect – and the founders are delighted Lailey Winery on the Niagara Parkway has a new owner – and founders Dave and Donna Lailey say they’re “thrilled.” Faik Turkmen,
Big Head Wines opens doors in big new location
You can’t miss the big smiles staff are sporting behind their masks when you walk through the massive glass doors into the new retail space at Big Head Wines. They are palpably happy and
Hiking series explores Black history in NOTL
Black history in Niagara is complex, with deep roots that encompass slavery as well as the people and events that pushed for freedom and gave safe haven as part of the Underground Railroad.
Shaw’s ‘This Is How We Got Here’ explores universal emotions
The first play onstage this season at the Shaw Festival marks a number of milestones for Keith Barker, the artistic director of Native Earth Performing Arts, the playwright and director of “This Is How
60th anniversary season for Shaw Festival kicks off early
The Shaw Festival has an ambitious season planned for its 60th anniversary, and it gets underway next week. There are 22 new shows, and a schedule that starts Feb. 9 and spans the calendar through
Vineyards crank up giant fans forfirst time this winter
When temperatures hit -18C or lower vines can suffer serious damage Unexpectedly frigid temperatures last weekend meant the wind machines were running in many vineyards around Niagara-on-the-Lake early Sunday morning. The giant fans are used
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