Festival Epicure 2008 Wine & Spirit
Exhibitors
During Festival Epicure 2008 we are featuring
8 regional wineries, Crown Royal, Smirnoff and the Walkerville Brewery
(the official beer and spirits of Festival Epicure).
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The
Official Spirits of Festival Epicure!
Crown Royal Whisky
- The #1 selling premium Canadian Whisky sold in Canada / World.
- Conceived in 1939, to celebrate the visit of king George and Queen
Elizabeth to Canada - 50 million Crown Royal purple bags are produced
annually
- over 1,000 barrels of Crown Royal are produced daily at its distillery
- employs over 350 people at its production facility in Amherstberg
Ontario
Website: www.crownroyal.com
Smirnoff Vodka
- The #1 selling Vodka in Canada ( over 1.2 million cases annually
).
- Triple distilled and filtered 10 times to provide the purest tasting
vodka possible.
Smirnoff Ice RTD
- The #1 selling Spirit RTD in Canada ( over 3 million cases annually
)
- Smirnoff maintains an unwavering commitment to quality, craftsmanship
and a perfect recipe known as formula 21. Drink this award winning
brand, neat, or with mix.
Smirnoff Triple Black RTD
- The crisp crystal clear clean taste of Smirnoff Vodka with hints
of lemon-lime, and is less sweet and dryer .
Website: www.mysmirnoff.ca
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Aleksander Estate Winery
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Located in Ruthven, Aleksander Estate Winery is among the newest wineries in the region. At Aleksander our focus is
making small batch, high quality wines that capture and reflect the characteristics of each vintage. We feature both
the classic grape varieties and a series of specialty fruit wines all of which are 100% locally grown, truly allowing
one to taste the region.
For the Bemben family, Aleksander Estate Winery is the connection that brings family, friends, spirit, food and drink
together. Respect and appreciation for the vine and its wine is the driving force for quality wines, the pleasure and
joy it brings naturally follow.
We invite you to visit us and try our wines in a comfortable, rural setting. The winery is open daily: Monday thru
Friday 11-6pm, Saturday & Sunday 11-5pm. Wine tours and seminars are available by appointment.
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Colchester Ridge Estate Winery
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Winemaker Bernard Gorski and his wife, Nancy, invite you to visit CREW, where attention to detail is paramount! Our quality VQA vinifera
varietals and numerous Gold medal and other award winning wines speak for themselves. Come for a tasting or stay and sip a glass on the grounds!
We look forward to welcoming you. At CREW you’ll find everything is to your taste.
Tours are available by appointment.
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Colio Estate Wines
From its humble beginnings in 1980, Colio has brought attention and respect to the bountiful VQA region of the " Lake Erie North Shore ".
The 200 acres of vineyards in Colchester are expertly tended by Vineyard Manager Kevin Donohue, grapes from which are crafted into critically
acclaimed wines by Winemaker Tim Reilly. The showpiece winery, located in Harrow produces 240,000 cases annually of award-winning wines including
VQA, table, sparkling, late harvest and Icewines which are shipped around the globe.
Tours are conducted daily at 1, 2 & 3PM year-round through their modern facilities and expansive, temperature-controlled barrel cellar and
culminate in a wine tasting in their stunning hospitality centre. Special events highlight the winery and the region’s uniqueness and within a
short drive there are other fine wineries, restaurants and accommodations to make the day complete if one chooses to stay longer.
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D'Angelo Vineyard Estate Winery
D'Angelo Estate Winery, under the watchful guidance of Sal D'Angelo has received numerous awards for his excellent vintages since its
establishment in 1983. Success begins in the vineyard, using enhanced viticultural techniques that ensures quality estate grown grapes. This produces
exceptional red, white and outstanding dessert wines. Located in Historic Amherstburg at 5141 Concession 5 just 20 minutes south of Windsor.
5141 Concession 5 RR#4
Amherstburg, Ontario N9V 2Y9
Telephone: (519) 736-7959
Fax: (519) 736-1912
Email: dangelowinery@xplornet.com
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Erie Shore Vineyard & Winery
Erie Shore Vineyard is a family run estate winery, owned and operated
by Harvey & Alma Hollingshead and their two sons. Located just
600 meters from Lake Erie, the area is ideally suited to the production
of world class grapes and wine.
Erie Shore Vineyard Specializes in 100% Estate Grown VQA wines.
410 County Rd. 50 West RR3
Harrow, Ontario, N0R 1G0
Telephone: (519) 738-9858
Fax: (519) 738-9714
Web: www.erieshore.ca
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Mastronardi Winery
Step back in time as Mastronardi Estate Winery revives the old family tradition of wine making, and becomes one of the newest additions of the Lake Erie North Shore DVA.
Nestled in the heart of the Southwestern Ontario wine region, the newly established Mastronardi Estate Winery resides on a historic 100 acre vineyard and has resulted from a collaboration of old-world craftsmanship with modern technology.
1193 Concession 3
Kingsville, Ontario, N9Y 2E6
Telephone: (519) 733-WINE (9463)
Toll Free: 1-800-320-5040
Website: www.mastronardiwines.com |
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Pelee Island
Winery
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Pelee Island Winery
Canada's southernmost and largest Estate Winery, invites you
to take the opportunity to visit our winery and vineyards with
a history dating back to 1865.
Vineyard wine pavillion on Pelee Island - Open May to October,
Seven days a week
Pelee Island Winery, Kingsville - Open year round.
Tel: (519) 733-6551
Fax: (519) 733-6553
Email: pelee@peleeisland.com
Web: www.peleeisland.com
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Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery
The Sprucewood Shores family warmly welcomes you to sample handcrafted VQA wines at our lakefront destination winery, just 3 km east of Holiday Beach .
Our Winery’s focus is to provide a memorable experience during your visit and in the comfort of your home, with a selection of truly enjoyable wines
and a setting second to none. Rooms are available for weddings, parties, or corporate events to enjoy our beachfront and beautiful property. Picnic
baskets for two will be available from June 1 – October 15 to enjoy on our beachfront or patio overlooking the vineyard!
Come in for a complimentary tasting during our hours Monday- Friday 11am-6pm and Saturday-Sunday 11am-5pm.
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Walkerville
Brewing Co.
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Walkerville Brewing Company - The Official
Beer of Festival Epicure!
Walkerville Brewing Company - World-class beer brewed right here!
Served on tap in all your favourite bars and restaurants in Windsor
or grab a jug of fresh beer in our brewery Located at Wyandotte
E & Argyle in historic old Walkerville. Open to the public.
525 Argyle Road
Windsor, Ontario N8Y 4Z8
Telephone: (519) 255-9245
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