News

June 17, 2010

"On a wine tour through Niagara these days it feels as though I'm in Napa Valley, bulked up with audacious wineries on manicured lawns. These American-looking joints seem to be popping up everywhere. Little of Niagara's once rustic charm is visible

Except when you visit Calamus Estate Winery, a 20-acre vineyard in Jordan. This is a true Niagara gem nestled in the back area of Jordan. This may be off the beaten path, but it's definitely worth visiting. ..."

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June 17, 2010

Calamus has a great showing at the 2010 Ontario Wine Awards ... Calamus 2007 Cabernet Franc won a Silver Medal just behind Vineland Estates Gold and Red wine of the year and the 2008 Pinot Gris won a Bronze. This prestigious wine competition had 499 wines entered from over 50 different wineries. Medals at any level in this competition is a great accomplishment.

May, 2010

Calamus wins 3 gold medals and a bronze at the All Canadian Wine Championships. Our gold medal winners are: 2008 Unoaked Chardonnay, 2008 Calamus White and 2007 Calamus Red. Our 2008 Pinot Gris won the Bronze

April 1, 2010

One of Calamus' finest wines is now available closer to your home, as Calamus has released its 2007 Vinemount Ridge Riesling through the LCBO. Click here to see our feature sheet.

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March 21, 2010

One of Calamus' finest wines, the 2007 Vinemount Ridge Riesling, has been released in LCBO Vintages.

March, 2010

Calamus' 2008 Gewürtraminer won the Ontario Wine Review Best Gewürtraminer award.

August 31, 2009

We are pleased to announce an exclusive long term distribution deal with Canadian Icewine United Specialty Hub Inc. to sell our wines in Hong Kong, China and Macau. Calamus Estate Winery is delighted to be working on this new project, and are pleased to be able to offer our wines to an international audience.

July 2009

The St. Catharine's Standard has an interesting article about Calamus Wines, our rustic barn and screwcaps. Click here to read the article.

May 2009

Calamus Wines are now available for purchase online. Click here for more information.

April 2009

Calamus Wines are now available in 31 cities, and 123 establishments. Click here for more information.

April 2009

Our tasting room is now open Thursday to Sunday and holidays from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and by chance or appointment anytime. Plan a visit to sample our great new releases - excellent summer wines are now available.

For more information on our tasting room or general inquiries please refer to our Contacts page.

Winter 2009

We recently won two silver medals at the All Canadian Wine Awards for the 2007 Pinot Gris and the 2006 Calamus Red.

More information on our award winning wines can be found in Our Wines section.