The Ontario Wine Society is a non-profit organization founded in 1991 that celebrates the exploration of Ontario wines, through informal, enjoyable and educational tastings and special events. Currently, we have three chapters, one serving the Toronto area, another serving the Niagara Peninsula area and the third serving the Oakville area.
We invite you to accompany us as a member or guest on our potable journey through Ontario's and the world's vineyards.
What The Ontario Wine Society Offers
Wine Tastings
Each chapter holds 8 to 10 per year. Each tasting is built around a theme.
Recent Tastings Include:
- Burgundy-Niagara Challenge
- Days of Wine and Chocolate
- International Food Meets Local Wine
- Wine-One-Oh-Wonderful
- Icewine Weekend
Each guided tasting:
- In Toronto, is normally held at The Faculty Club, University of Toronto, 41 Willcocks Street (Spadina & College area).
- Takes place on a weekday, from 6:30 p m to 8:30 pm.
- Features 8 Ontario wines, or wines from both Ontario and other wine regions of the world.
- Is accompanied by plates of gourmet morsels, in Toronto, courtesy of the creative cooks at The Faculty Club and in Niagara, prepared by various local caterers and winery chefs.
- Allows you to try something new, often wines not available at the LCBO.
- Is led by an industry expert - a winemaker, a wine writer or other professional.
- Is cost-friendly. As a non-profit organization, our aim is to allow you to try an extensive variety of high-quality wines at a reasonable price.
Special Wine Related Events
Each year we offer a number of special events for both Niagara and Toronto chapters, mixing Ontario Wine Society favourites with new adventures.
Events have included our annual "Wine and Dine" gourmet dining evening, an Icewine Weekend in Niagara, learning to cook al fresco on a restaurant patio in Toronto's entertainment district and a wine tour in the Niagara Peninsula.
Newsletters: Just Off The Vine
We issue a monthly newsletter that lets you know of all the special Ontario Wine events that are happening at the Ontario wineries, at Ontario restaurants and other local venues. The newsletters also include past tasting write-ups, Ontario Wine industry news and feature articles.
To contact us by email, write to:
contact@ontariowinesociety.com
