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The Niagara Wine Trail is celebrating June's designation as National Dairy Month by pairing featured wines with Yancey's Fancy Artisan Cheeses. This year's annual Wine and Cheese Weekend will be held June 5 - 7.

Pre-sale tickets may be purchased online for $30 per person through June 4. Remaining tickets will be sold at the wineries for $35 per person during the event. Tickets are valid for all three days of the event and include a tasting of three wines and a cheese sample at each participating winery, plus a commemorative wine glass from your starting winery. Hours for the event are noon to 5 p.m. June 5, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. June 6, and noon to 5 p.m. June 7.

The winery and cheese parings are:

• 810 Meadworks: Smoked Gouda w/Bacon
• Arrowhead Spring Vineyards: Naturally Wood Smoked Sharp Cheddar
• A Gust of Sun Winery: Fresh Killer Dill
• BlackBird Cider Works: Chipotle Cheddar
• Black Willow Winery: XXX-Sharp Cheddar - White (18 months)
• Chateau Niagara Winery: Strawberry Chardonnay Cheddar
• Eveningside Vineyards: Smoked Gouda w/Bacon
• Flight of Five Winery: Champagne Cheddar
• Freedom Run Winery: X-Sharp Cheddar - White (12 months)
• Honeymoon Trail Winery: Peppadew Cheddar
• Lake Ontario Winery: Steakhouse Onion Cheddar
•  Leonard Oakes Estate Winery: Bacon Cheddar
• Long Cliff Winery & Vineyards: Smoked Gouda
• Midnight Run Wine Cellars: Double Cream Cheddar
• Niagara Landing Wine Cellars: Horseradish Cheddar
• Salamaca Winery: Gouda
• Schulze Vineyards & Winery: Bergenost
• Schwenk Wine Cellars: Pepperoni Cheddar
• Spring Lake Winery: Roasted Garlic Cheddar
• The Winery at Marjim Manor: XXX-Sharp Cheddar - Yellow (18 months)
• Victorianbourg Wine Estate: Maple w/ Bacon Cheddar
• Vizcarra Vineyards: Grilled Bacon Cheeseburger Cheddar

Ticket prices do not include applicable sales tax or transportation. Guests touring by bus or limo, regardless of size, should call the wineries in advance to make an appointment to alleviate congestion during this popular event. A valid photo ID with proof of age is also required to participate in wine tasting. For more information, wine events along the trail, and to purchase tickets, visit the Niagara Wine Trail online at www.NiagaraWineTrail.org.

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