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As Balogh continues on a slightly
random, but fascinating trivia note:
“If you have fond memories of the
Lowrey Cherry Blossom, a classic
in its yellow box, Ravine Estate
Vineyard Winery on the St.Davids
bench, is actually the evolution of
the Lowrey fruit orchard that produced the cherries and lent its name
to the chocolate-covered favorite.”
Who knew?
Ravine is now one of Niagara’s
most popular dine-in wineries, with
a fabulous menu and architecture
that’s one of the finest examples of
Loyalist Georgian in Upper Canada.
They even raise their own pigs to
create their delectable charcuterie!
The next stop on Balogh’s winter
cyclists’ tour was Queenston Heights,
for a taste of local history. It was here
that Major General Sir Isaac Brock
was killed during the fateful battle
of Queenston Heights and though
it was some months later that the
war was actually won – at the battle of Beaverdams – this spot has
come to symbolize the British victory
over invading American forces.
Fitness
thanks to the hard work of the Niagara
Parks Commission. Balogh recommends
the easy ride to Between the Lines
Winery, on Creek Road between Lines
Four and Five in Niagara-on-the-Lake
where wine lovers tend to gravitate
to the Pinot Noir Reserve.The wine
makers are always glad to see you
and their winery is a wonderful place
to warm up on a cold winter’s day.
When the last sip of your Pinot is
gone, be sure to try their old-sty B