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What could be better than a fall weekend afternoon with a few friends, some delicious food, and some fine wine?? How about if we do the hosting, and you don't have to drive home!

Join Grape Escape as we tour some of our favourite locations for this extra special festival taking place every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in February!

Niagara on the Lake is a special place at this time of the year. Join us as we guide you to six of our favourite local wineries as you enjoy a delectable food and Icewine pairing at each location.... what better what to spend a winter weekend with friends and family??

Celebrating With Class: The Best Wine For Any Occasion

Science has determined that every drink conveys a message. According to the Social Issues Research Centre, humans relate different types of drinks to a number of different cultural representations of society, and wine is associated with celebration. Therefore, if you’re looking to celebrate a major milestone in your life, the best way to do it is through the gift of wine. The Niagara region is full of many different delicious wines, so check out a wine tour for your next celebration and be sure to find one of these wines that are scientifically proven to set the mood.

Contribution by Jenny Holt

Bring in some Holiday Cheer with the Perfect Wine

When you were little, you remember the days leading up to Christmas. You baked cookies with your parents in the hopes that old Saint Nicholas would bring some holiday cheer. When you woke up, the cookies would be gone and you would find glorious presents under the tree and a giant smile on your face. Well, as you grow older, you experience Christmas a little different. Now, you’re the one preparing for the holiday, wrapping presents for family and friends, and making sure everyone’s checking their list and checking it twice. So, how do you celebrate your hard work? Why not trade in the milk for some delicious wine?

Contribution by Jenny Holt

Icewine season is fast approaching! Check out our latest Blog for a little info on all things Icewine along with our favourite ways to incorporate it into your life!

Why the Best Vacation in Niagara Is a Winecation

As home to over 180 wineries in Ontario, Niagara produces approximately 71% percent of the wine made in Canada. Located just a half-hour away from Buffalo, the wine region is filled with depth, diversity, and distinction in grape varietals

Contributution by Jenny Holt

On Sunday August 5th 2018, Grape Escape Wine Tours will be hosting a very special Afternoon Bicycle Tour. All proceeds will be donated to Meningitis Now UK, whose vision is a future where no one in the UK loses their life to meningitis and everyone affected gets the support they need to rebuild their lives. This charity has been a great support to our family who sadly lost a beautiful little girl Lily in November of 2017. Her parents and family are currently petitioning for the meningitis vaccination age to be lowered in the UK, and also to increase awareness and knowledge of symptoms of meningitis and septicaemia. This condition does not discriminate, and can affect everyone, both young and old across the world! Being vigilant and getting medical help quickly can save lives.

Contibution by Jenny Holt....

Drinking Red Wine Can Fight Tooth Decay

A Newsweek report in early 2018 says that a bottle of red wine can stop bacteria from causing tooth decay and it doesn’t matter if you choose to drink a vintage or one that is only a year old. This comes as a welcome surprise among Canadians who have a history of cavities.