Southbrook Vineyards Niagara on the Lake
This used to be a Toronto area winery but in 2008 they moved to a new facility in the Niagara Peninsula. They make award winning grape and fruit wines
Soil Guardians S1EP04: Biodynamic Wines at Southbrook Vineyards
Soil Guardians is a web serie which dives into the universe of innovative Canadian farmers who regenerate the health of their soils.
About the vineyard in the video:
Southbrook Vineyards, located in Niagara-on-the Lake, Ontario has the distinction of being the only bio-dynamically certified winery in Canada. Biodynamics, a form of regenerative agricultural, sees the soil, the plants and animals as one interrelated ecosystem and requires that all inputs to the crops be produced within that local ecosystem. Special composts are prepared from medicinal plants and animal manures. It also emphasizes adaptation to the local environment and was a precursor of the locavore movement.
Presented by Friends of the Greenbelt (greenbelt.ca)
Produced by Regeneration Canada and Parafilms (parafilms.com)
Regeneration Canada is a nonprofit organization that promotes land management practices that regenerate soil health and foster soil carbon sequestration, in order to mitigate climate change, restore biodiversity, improve water cycles, and support a more productive and healthy food system.
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TORONTO, ONTARIO: Niagara on the Lake vineyards & Treadwell Cuisine! | Ep. 9
We decide to get our car out of storage and take a mini road trip to the wine valley of Ontario, Niagara-on-the-Lake. Everything about it was fantastic, especially the wine! The area has more than 100 wineries (& distilleries), a quaint downtown area full of shops and restaurants, and gorgeous scenery for days! We’re already looking forward to going back!
VISITED PLACES ON TOUR:
Peller Estates Winery & Restaurant:
Treadwell Cuisine:
Konzelmann Estate Winery:
Big Head Wines:
Château des Charmes:
Malivoire Wine Company:
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These are the best wines Canada has to offer | Your Morning
Wine expert Angela Aiello takes us through some of the best wines Canada produces including white, red and sparkling.
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RealFoodToronto.com introduces Southbrook Wines!
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Southbrook Vineyards @ CHFA 2011
Southbrook Vineyards is Ontario's largest organic winery. just
launched bioflavia (from the bioflavonoids that are in the grape)
and shows how he made it.(90% of what is in the jar is ground up
grape skins) now in 120 stores across Canada.
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About the CHFA Expo East 2011
CHFA East is Canada's largest conference and trade show for the natural health and organics industry. It's the place to meet the industry's top manufacturers, distributors and brokers, with more than 650 exhibits on 80,000 square-foot show floor.
For more info on the CHFA Expo East 2012, visit:
Interviewed by Julia Kirovac RHN ( for at Metro Convention Centre, Toronto
Enjoying Icewine at Inniskillin Wine
Winter in Wine Country Ontario means Icewine and Icewine Festival. Here’s a look at Inniskillin Wines in Niagara on the Lake while we taste some Cabernet Franc and Vidal Icewine and take a walk through the vineyard and check out the frozen grapes
Flat Rock Cellars,The Wine Ladies speak with Ed Madronich
While attending the 2012 Niagara Wine Festival we visited Flat Rock Cellars in Jordan, Ontario. Enjoyed a couple of glasses of wine with Ed Madronich, Proprietor. The topic of Ontario wines and how they have evolved over the 30 past years was discussed. Do you think Ontario wines are expensive? Ed shared his views... what do you think?
About Flat Rock
We are here at Flat Rock for two reasons. First, we're here to make great wine. Second, we're here to offer you a truly personal wine experience. Everything we do comes from these two basic principles.
We start in the vineyard with low yields, progressive viticulture practices and hand picking and sorting the grapes. We continue inside the winery with a sexy gravity-flow design and the latest in wine making equipment from around the world.
But that's just the tip of it. You see, it's no fun for us if you aren't enjoying yourself. So you'll find an infectious sense of fun and lack of pretension at Flat Rock. We love what we do and we want to share that sense of wonder about the mysteries of the vine. From the tasting bar to our wine education programs -- it's all about getting you involved.
Founded in 1999 on a spectacular piece of the Niagara Escarpment known as the Jordan Bench -- Flat Rock is perched on a gently rolling slope studded with vines. The winery building is a quirky, glass encased, hexagonal masterpiece that's distinctive and fun. From here you can enjoy our crowning glory, the breathtaking views of the Peninsula and across Lake Ontario to Toronto.
Look closely at our logo and you'll see the image of a woman holding a basket of grapes. To us, she is the embodiment of winemaking. Our predominant colour is red because it is not only the colour of wine, but also of passion; and we are nothing if not passionate about winemaking! The rocks that are the geological foundation of the winery and are found throughout the property are the roots of our Flat Rock Cellars name.
Sheep at Southbrook Vineyards Niagara-on-the-Lake
Sheep grazing in the vineyard at Southbrook Vineyards. Niagara Stone Road
Stonechurch Vineyards Niagara on the Lake
We had a very nice time visiting this winery. The staff were friendly and they were very family oriented
Yoga with chard.
Southbrook Vineyards is a biodynamic and organic producer of premium cool climate wine in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada (southbrook.com). This video is part of a series promoting international Chardonnay Day on May 23, 2013 and the International Cool Climate Chardonnay Celebration (i4c) in Niagara on July 19 - 21, 2013 (coolchardonnay.org).
Interview with Bill Redelmeier of Southbrook Vineyard
Biodynamic, organic, the people at Southbrook Vineyard are all about the enviroment.
Producers of some of Canada's finest organic wines, Bill and Anne talk about what makes their vineyard a little bit special.
CTV News Channels Michael Lavelle interviews Bill Redelmeier.
Chard Love
Singing to Chard
Created to celebrate Chardonnay Day
by Southbrook Vineyards
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada
wsouthbrook.com
A founding member winery of the International Cool Climate Chardonnay Association
The i4c takes place in Niagara, Ontario, Canada. Events dates for 2013 - July 19 - 21.
coolchardonnay.org
Promotional Video: Pillitteri Winery
Visit the Niagara wine region in Ontario, Canada with a tour of the Pillitteri Wineries.
1/2 - Hidden Bench: Harald in the vineyard
Harald Thiel, owner, vigneron of Hidden Bench Winery in Beamsville (Niagara) Ontario, Canada walks us through his vineyards.
Ice Wine 854 x 480
By KYLE MELANSON
Staff Writer
Icewine, ice sculptures and icy temperatures.
The second week of the 19th annual Niagara Icewine Festival lived up to its name as fans of both wine and food braved the cold in Niagara-on-the-Lake last weekend. A section of Queen Street was blocked so the Icewine Village could be erected allowing spectators to enjoy their favourite drinks and dishes. Twenty-six local wineries brought their icewines, including the college's own 2010 Dean's List Cabernet Franc.
Local restaurants such as the Cannery Restaurant, The Epicurean, Oban Inn and Zees were on hand, dolling out samples of their most popular dishes. Some of these included a lamb stew, seafood chowder, barbequed ribs, homemade sausages and a grilled cheese with duck confit and pickled apples, which sold out in less than three hours.
The food paired nicely with many of the wines, but as Christine Montana, of Niagara-on-the-Lake and retail manager of Southbrook Wineries, says it can vary on the individual's pallet.
There are so many diverse ways you can serve it.
Montana says that icewine itself can be served in more than just wine.
It's gaining popularity as a martini. The shelf life is 10 years, which indicates a little bit of variety it can be used for.
The village was dotted with pedestals made of ice, for weary travellers to take a break from walking and enjoy the in-hand food and drink. Those who were not dressed for the occasion were able to warm up their frozen limbs next to the many propane-powered heaters scattered throughout Queen Street.
Yet the main attraction had nothing to do with food or wine. At mid-village stood a long table, made entirely of ice, where people could set their wine down and take pictures. The table had various bottles of wine frozen into it as well as the official Niagara Icewine Festival logo frozen in the centre.
What many may be unaware of as they sipped one of the many offerings is just how much work goes into the making of just one bottle of icewine.
The process of making this sweet dessert wine is much more than simply picking a grape.
Graeme McMillan, of Beamsville, and tourism and communications at Southbrook, says it's a complicated procedure.
A lot of people think it's cold grapes that you add sugar to, that's not really the case. You have to meet certain conditions, a big one is it must be minus eight to minus 12 degrees Celsius before you can even think about picking.
McMillan says you need to use your fingers to pick the grapes, and you will only get one drop from each grape.
You literally get the size of a little tree sap.
Even though the yield of icewine can be small, Montana says her experience in the wine industry is showing that icewine is growing in popularity.
You can see the numbers coming out to the events are growing. However, the weather can affect it [the event] and the numbers.
The Niagara Icewine Festival will wrap up next weekend for another year. For information on upcoming events visit niagarawinefestival.ca.
A visit to Southbrook Winery - 22 July 2011
Southbrook is a winery set in a lovely location. People appear to like their wines. For more Information please visit
Yoga with chard
Mexican yoga for chard
Created to celebrate Chardonnay Day
by Southbrook Vineyards
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada
wsouthbrook.com
A founding member winery of the International Cool Climate Chardonnay Association
The i4c takes place in Niagara, Ontario, Canada. Events dates for 2013 - July 19 - 21.
coolchardonnay.org
NIFF and Southbrook Vineyards
FWC talks with Canada's first biodynamic winery about their Mary Pickford-themed Filmalicious night for the Niagara Integrated Film Festival.
Biodiversity in Ontario: Why does it matter?
What really is Biodiversity? How does it relate to us in our daily lives? Why is protecting biodiversity so important to us anyway?
In this video, we explored the answers with those who have a larger stake in the issue of biodiversity loss and environmental degradation (farmers, restaurant owners, vineyard owners, apiarists, etc), and who rely on a healthy and diverse ecological system for their businesses and livelihoods. We also discussed how biodiversity in Ontario indirectly benefits our agriculture, sustainable tourism and the local economy, and asked our interviewees what actions they think the public can take to help prevent further biodiversity loss. To learn more about this issue, visit Sierra Club Ontario's website:
Did you know that Ontario has a Biodiversity Strategy with a framework outlining action plans and targets to guide the direction for Biodiversity conservation in the province? The strategy is organized by four themes: Engage People, Reduce Threats, Enhance Resilience, and Improve Knowledge. Visit to learn more!
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Participating local farms and businesses:
Chris Krucker - Owner at ManoRun Organic Farm in Dundas, Ontario
Michelle OrdynieO - Beekeeper at Weirs Lane Lavender and Apiary in Dundas, Ontario
Kevin Beagle - Owner at Weirs Lane Lavender and Apiary in Dundas, Ontario
Ryan Crawford - Co-owner and chef at Backhouse Restaurant, farm-to-table cuisine at Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
Ann Sperling - Director of Winemaking and Viticulture at Southbrook Vineyards at Niagara-on-the-Lake,,Ontario
Juliet Orazietti - Co-owner at Linc Farm @ Southbrook Vineyards at Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
Special thanks to our advisors:
Leslie Adams, Biodiversity Matters
Mary Kainer, Sierra Club Canada Foundation
May Chow, DAS Canada
Supporting Organizations:
Ontario Nature (
P.O.W.E.R. Halton (
Ontario Biodiversity Council (
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Photo credits:
Cawthra Mulock Nature Reserve by Maria Papoulias
Eastern Bumblebee and Woodland Sunflower by Noah Cole
Eastern Tailed Blue by Lindsay Barden
Kinghurst Forest Nature Reserve,by Mark Carabetta
Bluebells by Smera Sukumar
Aerial shot of Bruce Alvar by Noah Cole
Wood Duck by Missy Mandel
Virescent Metallic Green Bee and Black-eyed Susan by Leslie Bol
Wood Turtle by Scott Gillingwater
Monarch Butterfly at McGeachy Pond Management Area by Noah Cole
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This video was brought to you by: Sierra Club Canada Foundation - Ontario Chapter (
Funded by: Biodiversity Education and Awareness Network (
Filming and video editing by: Adrian Turlo and Steve Kim