From April 13 – 19, 2015 experience an Ontario Wine Tour in your backyard when the growers from Prince Edward County and Niagara Wine Region head to Toronto for Riverside WineFEST. Come to Riverside to sip and savour your way through Ontario’s finest wineries while dining in one of Toronto’s hottest restaurants; partaking in tastings and talks in Riverside’s shops; or visiting the Ralph Thornton Community Centre for a Wine Expo or Wine & Cheese pairing. Riverside Wine Week finale is a guided wine crawl featuring the highlights of the entire week.

For details and to register visit http://bit.ly/RiversideWINE

Riverside Wine Week Hilites

Monday April 13

• FREE ”Wine & Wellness” Seminar with Wine Pairing and Tasting at OMA Chiropractic – 1 Munro St

• BYOW and $35 Prix Fix Table d’Hôte menu at Table 17. For reservations call 416 519 1851

• BYOW – Tabule at 810 Queen St E - 2 750 mL bottles/group

Tuesday April 14

• FREE Wine Tasting and “Discover Bouquets” Sensory Event at Quince Flowers at 660 Queen St E

• Malivoire Wine Makers Dinner and Wine Pairings at 747 Wine Bar ($100 per person) – call 416 778 9988 to book your table.

Wednesday April 15th

• Wine & Chocolate Pairing and Workshop with Chocolate Tales at 747 Wine Bar at 747 Queen St E. Please register for the workshop with 747 Wine Bar at 416 778 9988 to reserve a table.

• Vintage Finds and FREE Wine Tastings at Guff Vintage and Custom Furniture at 1 Davies Ave. Thursday April 16th

• Rose Hill Run Wine Makers Dinner and Wine Pairings at Il Ponte Cucina Italiana at 630 Queen St East. To reserve contact Giancarlo at 416.778.0404 or info@ilponte.ca

• FREE Wine Tastings and Notions Exhibit at macFAB Sews at 734 Queen St E.

• FREE Wine Tastings and Art at Dimensions Custom Framing and Gallery at 733 Queen St E. Friday

April 17th 4- 6 pm

• FREE Wine Tastings and Spring Fashion at Bergstrom Originals at 781 Queen St E

• Prix Fix Dinner and Wine Pairings at participating Riverside Restaurants:

o Il Ponte Cucina Italiana at 630 Queen St East. Reserve your space for this wonderful evening now – please contact Giancarlo at 416.778.0404 or info@ilponte.ca 747

o Wine Bar at 747 Queen St E.call 416 778 9988 to book your table.

April 18th 4- 6 pm

• FREE Wine Expo and More at the Ralph Thornton Centre – 765 Queen St E.

April 19th

• Cheese & Cheers at Ralph Thornton Centre – 765 Queen St E. $30/person pre-registration required

• Riverside WineFEST Finale – Wine Crawl with expert tour guide Chef Scott Savoie from Culinary Adventure Company - $50 per person - pre-registration required.

For more details and to pre-register for events visit http://www.riverside-to.com/

ABOUT RIVERSIDE:

Although known for its heritage buildings, award-winning restaurants, and the street that inspired the cult classic Degrassi TV series, Riverside’s secret also lies in its artisans and community builders of many sorts in Toronto’s east end. The Historic Riverside District is located on Queen Street East from the DVP to Empire Ave is a well-established contemporary commercial district with strong historical ties.

ABOUT RIVERSIDE WINEFEST:

Riverside WineFEST runs from April 13 – 19th ,and is proudly sponsored by Culinary Adventure Company, 747 Wine Bar, The Ralph Thornton Center, Il Ponte Cucina Italiana and the Riverside BIA. This event is a celebration of award winning Ontario wineries, local food and community , which takes place April 13 - 19, 2015 will showcase 10 wineries, that will pour over 200 wines at 16 events at venues in Riverside along Queen St East from the DVP to Degrassi. Participating venues will host wine dinners, BYOW evenings, Culinary seminars, FREE Wine tastings and pairings, Try & Buy events, and more during the weeklong ode to the grape.