Stoney Ridge is celebrating their 20th year of winemaking with a barbecue and wine tasting from 11:30 AM to 5:00 PM on June 4th. RSVP by May 27th to ltracey@stoneyridge.com or by phone to Leah Tracey at 866-778-6639, ext. 22.

Stoney Ridge is a must stop for us each time we're in the area. They make some fruit wines that are simple but inexpensive, good patio sippers. Their Gewurtztraminer ice wine is very good when first bottled, but doesn't age well. It's a fun place to visit and their wines are modestly priced.

Boad-0 promoting a winery from Niagara??? What gives?

This is one of the few Ontario wineries that I like, more so now that Jim Warren is back on board.

Al, I didn't say they produce great wine, but I like them for several reasons:

1. They and Crown Bench are the most innovative wineries in Canada as far as I know. Stoney Ridge has experimented with different fruit wines and also made a Gewurtztraminer ice wine.

2. The wine room staff are friendly and accomodating. If you're seriously considering buying something, they'll probably open one for you to taste.

3. Their wines are very fairly priced.

I'm on their mailing list and have visited the winery about a half dozen times. If I were going to be in the area June 4th, I'd go.