Toast the Coast Trail

We’re getting you ready for #nationalrieslingday tomorrow (March 13th) 🥂 Raise a glass to local riesling, it deserves it. Check out our newest blog post where you can learn about a few Toast the Coast members local rieslings and some yummy pairings. Please note, there are still tons of other amazing rieslings + riesling blends out there and we encourage you to give them a try! 🔗 link is in our bio! Or head over www.toastthecoast.ca and visit BLOG. #blogpost #riesling #rieslingday #winelover #toastthecoast #ontario #rieslinglover

Cheers to the grape harvest season 🍇 Grape growers + winemakers have been in the midst of grape harvest, getting ready for the next steps that you know and love: making great wine 🍷 When you drink local wine, you’re supporting local farmers, local businesses and local families. *With over 18,000 acres of vineyards, 22,300 jobs, and an economic impact of $5.49 billion…Ontario’s wine industry is booming, and we’re proud that our members are a part of it. Thank you for supporting our local winery members 💛 *information from @winecountryont + @grapegrowersont @bonnieheathestate @burningkilnwine @friskybeaverwines @frontroadcellars @inaspherewines @hounds.of.erie.winery @quaiduvinwinery @rushcreekwines @smokeandgamble #grapegrowers #drinkslocal #farmersofinstagram #localfarmers #farmersfeedcities #ontariowine #ontarioagriculture #ontag #winemaker #ontariograpes #winelover #supportlocal #winemaking #viticulture

Spirit of the Season Passports are now available! Two weekends. 15 stops. $30 per passport. A great way to get into the spirit of the season ❄️ 🍷 🍺 tickets available at participating stops and online at toastthecoast.ca

Have you ever been to Bonnieheath Estate Lavender & Winery? Let us show you a little bit of what you can find 🍷 Known for their gorgeous lavender fields, delicious wine + cider and their beautiful 129 acre farm. All production is done on-site including harvesting 9 different grape varieties that turns into award winning wine. Their retail shop is home to everything and anything lavender! Bonnieheath’s farm always has an open invitation for you to come visit for a self-guided experience while sipping on a glass of wine. Visit Bonnieheath Estate Winery located just outside of Waterford ON and see why it’s a repeat visit destination for tourists and locals alike. 🎥: Rainey Media •••• #lavender #lavenderfields #ontariowine #ontariocider #lavenderontario #ontariograpes #vineyard #ontariofarm #winelover #ciderlover #lavenderlover

🥂 Happy #internationalrieslingday! We don’t know about you, but we’re never going to stop loving (and drinking) Riesling! ••••• #riesling #rieslinglover #everythinghappensforariesling #vqa #ontariowine #ontarioriesling #vqafacts #vqawine #ontariograpes #winelover #winereels

Gossip girl here and I’m here to tell you about #nationaldrinkwineday! We couldn’t let today go by without reminding you. We ❤️ all wines (especially our Ontario ones!) Open that bottle and enjoy your wine whether it’s red, white, pink, bubbly or orange!••••••Toast the Coast is home to these amazing wineries ⬇️⬇️⬇️@bonnieheathestate @blueberryhillca@burningkilnwine @friskybeaverwines @inaspherewines @hounds.of.erie.winery @frontroadcellars @quaiduvin @rushcreekwines @smokeandgamble 🔗 LINK IN BIO to the bottle shop!

Time to introduce you to another proud member of our Toast the Coast Trail! Meet, Front Road Cellars | Blueberry Hill Estates Blueberry wine? Check. Bourbon Barrel Cider? Yup. Blueberry Jam? Of course! Front Road Cellars is crafting the unexpected here in Norfolk County. Known for their award winning fruit + grape wines and hard ciders, beautiful views, and friendly staff it's no wonder they are a must see stop on the trail! 🥂 Whether it's a glass of wine overlooking the picturesque blueberry patch, celebrating a Monday with a tasting, or snacking on a charcuterie board, Front Road Cellars has it all. You can visit them at www.blueberryhill.ca (or this weekend as a stop on our Spirit of the Season passport!). ______________ Thank you again to Rainey Media for another stunning video. #drinklocal #519folk #ontariowine #vqa #fruitwines #ontariowine #ontariotourism #blueberry #toastthecoast #frontroadcellars #frontroadcrew

So, what’s your Meuse? 🍻 Check out one of our members, (and a stop on our Spirit of the Season event!) Meuse Brewing Company 🌱 Passionate about sustainability, and creating one of a kind craft-beer, Meuse should definitely be on your “must stop here!” list when touring around. Visit them on 1853 Windham Road 3, Scotland ON…you won’t be disappointed! You can visit them online at: www.meusebrewing.com Special thank you to Rainey Media for another stunning video that captures the beauty that you can find right here in Southwestern Ontario. #ontariobeer #southwestontario #toastthecoast #craftbeer #sustainable #norfolkcounty #brantcounty #haldimandcounty #oxfordcounty #tourismontario

This, is Charlotteville Brewing Company. Your rural route to great taste. Crafting small batches of beer that play on traditional styles, Charlotteville puts their own special twist on them, easily making it one of Norfolk’s favourite spots to sip and savour. You can check them out here: www.charlottevillebrewingcompany.ca Thank you to Rainey Media for helping capture the beauty of some of our Toast the Coast stops 🥂 #ontariobeer #craftbeer #norfolkcounty

🥂 Did you know that some of your local favourites are now available all in one spot? 🛍 Free shipping in Norfolk County or with your order of $75+ I spy Quai du Vin Estate Winery, Front Road Cellars and Frisky Beaver Wine Co. in this order! 🍷🍺 📦 SHOP TOAST THE COAST HERE: www.shoptoastcoast.ca #ontariowines #VQA #shoplocal

Winner

Winner of the Tis The Spirit of the Season Gift Basket!! Lisa Knoepfli! Happy Holidays to you! Thank you for all who participated in the Spirit of the Season Passport Event. Watch for information on the Sip Into Spring Event. Thank you to all that contributed to the gift basket: Best Western London Airport Inn & Suites Jensen Cheese Blueberry Hill Estates The Blue Elephant Inc. Bonnieheath Estate Lavender & Winery Burning Kiln Winery Charlotteville Brewing Company Concession Road Brewing Company Hometown Brew Co. Hounds of Erie Winery Inasphere Wines New Limburg Brewery Quai du Vin Estate Winery Railway City Brewing Company Ramblin' Road Brewery Farm Rush Creek Wines Smoke & Gamble Frisky Beaver Wine Co. Villa Nova Estate Winery Wooden Bear L Winery Inc. Norfolk Tourism Good Redden Klosler LLP Haldimand County Tourism Elgin County Economic Development & Tourism #wine #buylocal #tisthespirit #happyholidays #winner #norfolktour #norfolkcounty #haldimandcounty #elgincounty