SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2025 10:00-5:00
Celebrate the Season with Niagara College Teaching Winery, Brewery & Distillery’s Holiday Open House
12:30-1:30 pm
$15
Host with the Most: A Holiday Wine Experience
Join NC Head Winemaker Allison Findlay for an exclusive guided tasting designed to help you select the perfect wines for your next dinner or holiday gathering. Her curated flight features versatile crowd-pleasers, food-friendly favorites, and conversation-starting bottles that will elevate any occasion. Learn expert tips for pairing, pouring, and presenting wines that make hosting effortless and memorable.
3:30-4:30 pm
$15
A Mystery Journey for Your Festive Table
Take part in a guided blind tasting with Edward Qu and explore the season’s wines in a playful, sensory-filled experience. Discover flavours, pairings, and insights that will spark curiosity and celebration.
2:30-3:30 pm
$15
Spirits of the Season with David Dickson
Raise a glass with NC’s Head Distiller David Dickson during this exclusive holiday tasting. Discover the stories, techniques, and flavours that make NC’s spirits the perfect companion for winter gatherings and festive celebrations.
1:30-2:30 pm
$15
Brews of the Season with Jon Downing
Join NC Brew Master Jon Downing for a guided tasting of the season’s most distinctive beers. Explore the craftsmanship, ingredients, and inspiration behind each brew as Jon shares his expertise and stories from the brewhouse. A perfect experience for beer lovers looking to sip, learn, and celebrate the flavours of the season.
10:30-11:30 AM
$35
Deck the Halls: Holiday Arrangement Seminar
Create your own festive centerpiece or decorative arrangement using locally grown greenery and blooms from NC’s Teaching Greenhouse. Perfect for your table or as a gift.
Behind the Barrel: A Winemaker's Tour
Winery tour with Allison Findlay — explore the craft from vineyard to cellar.
11:00 AM-12:00 PM
FREE!
Behind the Brew: A Guided Brewery Tour
Brewery tour with Jon Downing — see how award-winning beers are made.
12:00 PM-1:00 PM
FREE!
Behind the Still: Distillery Tour
Distillery tour with David Dickson — discover the art and science of spirit-making.
1:00 PM-2:00 PM
FREE!