Niagara Wine Trail USA Newsletter  | December 2016 | Issue 1

Cabernet Franc Day is December 4th!  Cabernet Franc Day celebrates the Father of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cardinal Richelieu, who died on this day. Grab a bottle of Cabernet Franc this Sunday and give tribute to this fantastic varietal!  Cabernet Franc is believed to have been established in the Libournais region of southwest France, sometime in the 17th century, when Cardinal Richelieu transported cuttings of the vine to the Loire Valley. Today, Cabernet Franc is one of the twenty most widely planted grape varieties across the world.

"Cabernet Franc unites francophiles , terroir snobs, locavores, "balance" freaks and plant geeks. It is complex and distinctive and often wonderful. Cabernet Franc is the wine for our moment." – Ben O'Donnell, Wine Spectator

You can also show your support for Cab Franc Day by liking the #CABFRANCDAY Facebook Page. Or - Better Yet! BUY A BOTTLE  and give a toast to the father of this cherished wine. Share a photo using the hashtags: #CabFrancDay #LoveCabFranc #CabFrancLove #NiagaraWineTrail #NWTwine Find Cabernet Franc along the wine trail at these wineries, online or in your local wine shop:  Arrowhead Spring Vineyards A Gust of Sun Winery  Black Willow Winery Chateau Niagara  Eveningside Vineyards  Freedom Run Winery  Honeymoon Trail Winery  Lake Ontario Winery  Leonard Oakes Estate Winery   Long Cliff Winery & Vineyards  Midnight Run Wine Cellars  The Winery at Marjim Manor  Niagara Landing Wine Cellars  Schulze Vineyards & Winery  Salamaca Estate Winery  Schwenk Wine Cellars  Victorianbourg Wine Estate  Vizcarra Vineyards at Becker Farms

BOTTLES ARE THE PERFECT SIZE!

With 22 wineries along the trail and lots of local Partner Businesses, the perfect gift is easy to find!

The Winery at Marjim Manor Through the holidays, purchase a bottle of wine and get a specialty label or a personalized label to make your gift extra special! Choose from: Cat's Meow, Lord of the Manor, Lady of the Manor, Applely Ever After Shop online: MarjimManor.com

Schwenk Wine Cellars  A whole line of holiday-themed wines. These are perfect for gift giving, or serving at your next holiday party.  Choose from: Santa's Secret, Dasher's Sleigh Bell Red, Snowbird, and Snowflake White.   View the wine list online. Call or visit the winery to purchase (585) 682-4629

Wineries will be OPEN both weekends for wine tasting! No ticket needed to sample or for admission.  Purchase your tastes directly at each winery.

SIPS & SOUPS WEEKEND Friday, December 2nd 12-5pm Saturday, December 3rd 12-5pm Sunday, December 4th 12-5pm Spring Lake Winery PSYCHIC NIGHT Friday, December 2nd 5-9pm The Winery at Marjim Manor LULAROE CLOTHING & VENDOR FAIR! Saturday, December 3rd 10-5pm Flight of Five Winery HOLIDAY CHALKBOARD ART PAINT NIGHT Thursday, December 8th 6:30-8:30pm Schulze Vineyards & Winery

Highlights & Events at the Wineries   December 2nd - 8th LIVE MUSIC! Saturday, December 3rd 5-9pm Vizcarra Vineyards at Becker Farms

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SHOP SMALL! SHOP LOCAL!  SHOP NY!   Make sure you plan ahead for your tasting trip or shopping excursion and know when your favorites will be open! VIEW SPECIAL HOLIDAY HOURS

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