Special Events
Harvest Table Lunch
May 19 & 26; June 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30
12:30 pm Reception; 1 pm Lunch
Join us for a Dining Experience around our Harvest Table. Enjoy an intimate lunch hosted by a member of Chef Frank Dodd's culinary team as they share local food and wine stories. The experience will begin with a sparkling reception with artisanal charcuterie in Cellar 63, leading into a 3-course menu featuring wine and food grown in the same soil. The cost is $65 per person, plus taxes and gratuities. Book Now or call 1.800.582.8412 ext. 2.
Harvest Table Dining Series
May 26
7 pm Reception; 7:30 pm Dinner
Join us at our Harvest Table for a local taste of Niagara. A member of Chef Frank Dodd's culinary team will host your dining event as they share local food and wine stories. You and fellow guests will start with a sparkling reception, leading into a 4-course menu featuring wines perfectly paired by our Winemaker Craig McDonald. Celebrate the region and savour food and wine grown in the same soil. The cost is $115 per person, plus taxes and gratuities. Book Now or call 1.800.582.8412 ext. 2 to reserve.
International Cool Climate Chardonnay Celebration
July 20-22, 2012
Join us for a three-day celebration of the coolest grape on earth. In July, the vineyards and wineries of Ontario invite you to come and "blend your own" chardonnay event! We have over 100 wines from 56 international wineries participating in 9 diverse events – so you select the events you want to attend and what you want to spend. Whether you're an oenophile or a casual wine lover, we have plenty of food & wine experiences suited to your tastes! More Details
International Sommelier Guild Courses at Hillebrand Winery
Hillebrand Winery is offering International Sommelier Guild Wine Fundamentals 1 and 2, as well as the Sommelier Diploma in 2011. 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 and 2, or the Sommelier Diploma at Hillebrand Winery, visit www.internationalsommelier.com and fill out the application form or call Dieter Unruh at 905.941.3182.