Special Events
Canada Day weekend only...
Trius White 2008 - Wine Release Event
July 1 to 5; 12 noon to 5 pm
We are celebrating Niagara’s favourite white wine this weekend by offering our Trius White 2008 to you before anyone else. As Niagara’s benchmark white wine, this is our most highly anticipated white wine release every year. Join us at the Winery so you don't miss the chance to be the first to taste and buy this wine before everyone else. Reservations not necessary. Call 1.800.582.8412 ext. 2 for more information.
Make a day of it! Join us at Hillebrand Winery Restaurant to dine on Chef Frank Dodd's fresh local fare.
Stories from Around our Table
July 3 & 24 - August 14 & 28 - September 11 & 25 - October 16
Wine Club Member Exclusive Dates - June 26 - August 21 - September 18
12 noon
Hillebrand Winery and our Winery Restaurant capture the very essence of Niagara's wine country with single vineyard wines that reflect our local terroir and local menus sourced from nearby farms. During lunch immerse yourself in our local wine culture - meet the personalities behind the winery, taste our wines and enjoy a seasonally inspired menu at our Grower’s Table. Meet Chef Frank Dodd, our resident 'localvore', wander through the winery kitchen and visit our wine cellars. Book Now or call 1.800.582.8412 ext.2.
Wine Club Member? Click here to book your exclusive lunch now.
Trius Red Barrel Cellar Dinner
July 4 - September 19 - October 17 & 31 - December 12
Wine Club Member Exclusive Dates - June 27 - November 7
7 pm Reception; 7:30 pm Dinner
Let Executive Chef Frank Dodd guide you through an experience where the land, the people, the wines and the food of Hillebrand Winery come together to create the benchmark Niagara Wine Country dining experience. The Trius Red Barrel Cellar Dinner begins with an intimate reception and flows into the seasonally inspired 6-course tasting menu, which Winemaker Darryl Brooker has perfectly paired with the finest Hillebrand wines. This memorable dining experience is $135 per guest, excluding taxes and gratuities.Space is extremely limited. Book Now or call 1.800.582.8412 ext.2.
Wine Club Member? Click here to book your exclusive dinner now.
Summer Decanter Sale
Now Until July 26!
The perfect decanter is a fine wine’s best friend. What better way to accentuate your favourite wine than with a brand name decanter available for up to 50% savings. For a limited time only we are offering discounts on many of our brand name decanters including Riedel, Eisch and Vinolife. All of our decanters are priced to sell. Limited quantities are available, so do not miss the chance to buy now. Be sure to stop in early at Hillebrand Winery Boutique for the best selection! Call 1.800.582.8412 ext. 2 for more information.
Farmers Market Brunch
Every Sunday from 11:00 am to 2:30 pm until Labour Day
Great wine, great food, great place. Start your Sunday on a high note with a Farmers Market Brunch at Hillebrand Winery Restaurant. Celebrate local wine and food with a special menu for only $39.95* per person. Prepared by Chef Frank Dodd, it is always seasonally inspired and showcases the bounty of Niagara. Book Now! or call 1.800.582.8412 ext. 3.
*Plus wine, taxes and gratuities
Kitchen Hero Dinner Series
July 18 - August 15 - September 26
7 pm Kitchen Reception
At Hillebrand Winery Restaurant we believe that every dish we serve should have a story. This is why Chef Frank Dodd is so committed to using only local ingredients and fostering relationships with the individuals who produce them. This dining experience begins with an intimate Kitchen Reception, where you will tour Chef Dodd’s fridges full of the freshest local ingredients. This is followed by a grower hosted tasting menu. Each course will feature the ingredients they are so committed to producing. Dinner will be served alongside Hillebrand wines and discussion about where the food has come from and how it was produced.
Our guest growers are:
July 18: Dingo Farms
August 15: Chef Frank Dodd’s foragers John & Carol Laidman
September 26: Jason Pristine of Pristine Oil
$140 per guest, excluding taxes and gratuities. Book Now! or call 1.800.582.8412 ext. 2.
Showcase Pinot Noir 2007 - Pre-Release Wine Event
July 24 to 26
12 noon to 5 pm
From the incomparable 2007 vintage comes Winemaker Darryl Brooker’s first Showcase Pinot Noir for Hillebrand Winery. This single vineyard wine was made with grapes harvested from low yielding vines in our Clark Farm Vineyard and features vibrant red fruits and plums on the nose and palate. Buy this much anticipated Showcase Pinot Noir 'Clark Farm' 2007 for a 15% savings in 6 bottle lots this weekend only! Come to the winery to taste and buy this wine with our Wine Consultants before anyone else gets their hands on it. No reservations necessary. Call 1.800.582.8412 ext. 2 for more information.
Can't make it for the Pre-Release? Join us at the Winery July 31 to August 3 from 12 noon to 5 pm for the Release of the Showcase Pinot Noir 'Clark Farm' 2007. Taste and buy this wine in our boutique and join us on our Clark Farm Pinot Noir Tour. While you are with us, take part in our Showcase Pinot Noir Lunch & Tasting on August 1 and start your long weekend off with a signature Wine Country wine and food experience. Book Now or call 1.800.582.8412 ext. 2.
Hillebrand Jazz & Blues at the Winery
20 Years of Jazz - July 11, 2009
Blues - August 8, 2009
Gates open at 2 pm; Concert from 4 pm to 8 pm
For 20 years Hillebrand Jazz at the Winery has been bringing premier Canadian Jazz talent to Niagara Wine Country. Celebrate 20 years of Hillebrand Jazz at the Winery with fine wines, great local cuisine and spectacular music on Saturday, July 11, 2009. There isn't a better place to spend your day than at Hillebrand Jazz at the Winery. And don't miss Hillebrand Blues at the Winery on Saturday, August 8, 2009.
Bring your own lawn chair or sit in our Trius Red Lounge and listen to some of Canada's finest jazz artists while overlooking the vineyards. Hillebrand's award-winning vintages are available for purchase along with seasonally inspired and locally produced culinary items available in Chef Frank Dodd's 100 Mile Market.
Tickets start at $30, plus taxes and gratuities. Buy Now! or call 1.800.582.9412 ext. 2.
International Sommelier Guild Courses at Hillebrand Winery
Hillebrand Winery is offering International Sommelier Guild Wine Fundamentals 1 and 2 in 2009. ISG Wine Fundamentals 1 is a prerequisite to ISG Wine Fundamentals 2 and the final Sommelier Diploma.
Wine Fundamentals 1 is an introductory course designed for the novice wine enthusiast. The goal is for students to gain an appreciation for all types of wines and feel more confident and informed when selecting and buying wine.
Whether building on an existing career in hospitality or enhancing your enjoyment of wines, the curriculum is an introduction to the basic aspects of sensory evaluation; wine appearance, aroma, and flavor. The course will cover the major grapes used for making wine and their characteristics as well as an introduction to fortified and sparkling wines. Once completed, students will have learned basic wine terminology, understand label information, rudimentary service techniques, as well as food and wine pairing theories.
To register for ISG Wine Fundamentals 1 or 2 at Hillebrand Winery, visit www.internationalsommelier.com and fill out the application form.
* Don't forget to mention you're a member.