"Cat on the Bench" wine.

A fitting label for a wine produced "on the Beamsville Bench". However, at $100 a bottle, I won't be buying this wine!

Wine & Cheese Experience at Hillebrand

We recently did the wine and cheese matching seminar at Hillebrand Estates Winery. All three pairings were great. Wine served - Artists Series Chardonnay, 2009 Trius Red and Riesling Icewine.

2011 Vintage

With all the hot weather we're having in Ontario this year, the grapes are progressing quite well. If this keeps up it maybe an early harvest. Taken at Hillebrand Estates Winery.

Local Tomatoes

These colourful tomatoes were at a roadside stand in Vineland.

"Missed the Sunset"

There was another beautiful sunset at Charles Daley Park this evening but by the time I got back to the car and drove to a clear spot to take the photo, the sun had dipped below the horizon!

Almost a Full Moon

After taking sunset shots at Charles Daley Park, I noticed that the moon was out and almost full. The sky was much lighter than the photo shows but with a contrast adjustment in Photoshop the sky darkened and the moon shows up much better.

Gull on a Peak

Taken at Charles Daley Park.

Horse Farm Gate

Every time we pass this gate in St. Catharines, I never seem to have my camera with me. Well, finally, I managed to purposely take my camera today.

Backyard Flowers

Taken in our backyard.

Another Sunset Shot

The sun was just going behind the clouds when I took this photo from Charles Daley Park.

Sabering the Sparkling

Arthur Harder, winemaker, sabers the top off a bottle of Calamus Starstruck Sparkling wine.

2011 Vintage

After a slow start in Spring, these grapes are coming along quite nicely. If the hot weather keeps up, it should be another good year for wine. A little rain would help, however.

Summer Sunset

It was another great evening for taking sunset shots last night. Photographed from Charles Daley Park looking over Lake Ontario.

Beamsville's "Johnny Cash"

This guy does some great Johnny Cash songs. Photographed at a concert in Charles Daley Park.

Cool Saxaphone Player

I liked this guy's shorts and sneakers! Taken at a concert in Charles Daley Park.

Evening Sky in Beamsville

We were coming home from a concert in Charles Daley Park when we noticed the sky by Tufford Road and the lake. I had to underexpose by almost a full stop.

Calamus Red Cosmic

Another new wine from Calamus Estate Winery soon to be released.

Backyard Daisy

Photographed late in the afternoon in our backyard. Underexposed by 1.7 stops.

Brix, the Winery Dog

Brix is Sue-Ann Staff's dog. He can always been seen at her winery and is the official greeter!

Proud Peacock

One of Laura's peacocks. He wouldn't open up his feathers on this visit!

Down on Laura's Farm

Some of Laura's many animals on her farm. She also raises ragdoll cats, grows organic grapes and makes her own wine.

Canada Day at Inniskillin

A staff member of Inniskillin is serving up the ingredients for customers to make s'mores: marshmallows for toasting on an open fire, graham crackers and chocolate. They were great but very messy to eat!

Roses on Laura's Farm

While at a BBQ at Laura's farm on Sunday night, I managed to take some photos of flowers on the property.

Birthday Girl

My great niece, Bethany, had her 8th Birthday party yesterday. This is her cat birthday cake! Created by "Oh for Goodness Cakes" of Guelph.

Happy 4th of July to Our American Neighbours

This is a composite photo created in Photoshop. The flag was shot in Myrtle Beach, SC and the fireworks shot in Niagara-on-the-Lake on Canada Day.

Reimer Vineyards

Owing to a problem with registration, Lot 30 Winery had to change it's name to Reimer Vineyards. The winery is located in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Canada Day at Inniskillin

Great Canada Day at Inniskillin Winery - sliders, corn-on-the-cob, cupcakes, s'mores with marshmallows toasted on an open fire and, of course, wine. Inniskillin Pinot Noir and Cabernet Franc. The evening ended with a fireworks display.

Happy Canada Weekend