30 Days of Local Wine
30 Days of Local Wine

Let the fun begin.

Our 30 Days of Local Wine campaign begins tomorrow and we couldn’t be more excited! Each day in the month of December we’ll be featuring a different local wine from several of the Essex Pelee Island Coast wineries along with recipes for food, cocktails (yes, wine cocktails), desserts, party tips and more.

Cookbooks and wine are two things that are fine
Cookbooks and wine are two things that are fine

Our goal is to encourage you to learn about the great local wines in this region, purchase local for your parties and gifts this holiday season and give the gift of prosperity to the local economy. We’re also pretty sure you’ll love what you’ll be tasting.

Give the gift of local wine...or keep it for yourself to enjoy with some awesome recipes we'll be sharing. We won't tell.
Give the gift of local wine…or keep it for yourself to enjoy with some awesome recipes we’ll be sharing. We won’t tell.

We want to see how you enjoy your local wine. Use the #30DLW hashtag on Instagram to win prizes like a day for 2 on a tandem bicycle on our award winning Wine Trail Ride Cycling Tours. Click here for more details on the 30 Days of Local Wine Contest.

Here is our 30 Days Calendar for 2015 to help you along.

30 Days of Local Wine Calendar for 2015

December 1: Cooper’s Hawk Vineyards: Talon Red paired with Beef Short Ribs by Mike Boucher of The Vines
December 2: North 42 Degrees Estate Winery: Sauvignon Blanc 2012 paired by John Alvarez of Sushi Guru
December 3: Erie Shore Vineyards: Cabernet Franc paired with Osso Bucco by Pat Lizzi of Mezzo Restaurant & Lounge
December 4: Black Bear Farms & Estate Winery: Bears Special Blend paired with Vanilla Cheesecake with Reduced Wine Sauce by Saskia Scott of Sweet Revenge Bake Shop
December 5: Aleksander Estate Winery: Baco Noir paired with a Ruthven Whisky Sour by Mark Dutka of Blind Owl
December 6: Colchester Ridge Estate Winery: Posh Cuvée paired with Sardella Marinated Tuna Sashimi by Michael Barlozzari of KOMA
December 7: Sprucewood Shored Estate Winery: Warm n Cozy mulled wine
December 8: Oxley Estate Winery: Riesling paired with Chicken Liver Parfait by Aaron Lynn of Oxley Estate Winery
December 9: North 42 Degrees Estate Winery: Riesling paired with Wild Goose by Ted Dimoglou of Tiki Sushi
December 10: Black Bear Farms & Estate Winery: Elderberry paired by Pat Lizzi of Mezzo Restaurant & Lounge
December 11: Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery: Pinot Grigio paired with Calzone Sausages by Rob Bornais of Robbie’s Gourmet Sausage Co.
December 12: Cooper’s Hawk Vineyards: Rose paired with a Chocolate Pumpkin Brownie by Mike Boucher of The Vines
December 13: North 42 Degrees Estate Winery: Cabernet Sauvignon paired with Salmon by Johnny Oran of Lucia Ruby Food Company
December 14: Aleksander Estate Winery: Riesling paired by Marco Malizia of Marcos Pizzeria & Italian Eatery
December 15: Black Bear Farms & Estate Winery: Frisky paired with Frisky Wine Pie by Sweet Revenge Bake Shop
December 16: Oxley Estate Winery: Gewurztraminer paired with Crispy Skinned Trout by Aaron Lynn of Oxley Estate Winery
December 17: Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery: Lady in Red paired by John Alvarez of Sushi Guru
December 18: Cooper’s Hawk Vineyards: Cabernet Merlot Reserve with Flank Steak by Mike Boucher of The Vines
December 19: Pelee Island Winery: 2013 Traminer Muscat and Wine Party Hosting Tips
December 20: Black Bear Farms & Estate Winery: Black Currant paired with a Flaming Diablo by Mark Dutka of Blind Owl
December 21: North 42 Degrees Estate Winery: Gewurztraminer paired with Ciambelle by Toni Maceroni of Cotta Catering
December 22: Pelee Island Winery: Baco Noir Reserve paired with a Peanut Butter and Sriracha Jelly Burger by Ryan Odette of Mamo Burger
December 23: Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery, Riesling with Apple Sage Sausage Stuffing
December 24: Colchester Ridge Estate Winery: Meritage Soaked Salmon Crudo by Ted Dimoglou of Tiki Sushi
December 25: Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
December 26: Pelee Island Winery: Chardonnay Reserve paired with Seafood Risotto by Scott Edmunds
December 27: North 42 Degrees Estate Winery: Sauvignon Blanc 2013 paired with Linguine with Sage Butter and Shrimp
December 28: Colchester Ridge Estate Winery: Cabernet Franc with a Winter Sangria
December 29: Black Bear Farms & Estate Winery: Goldie paired with a Bruschetta Trio by Marco Malizia of Marco’s Pizzeria
December 30: Erie Shore Vineyards: Baco Noir made into a wine syrup
December 31: Cooper’s Hawk Vineyards: Touche by Mike Boucher of The Vines