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Wine and food are at the heart of any visit to Dobbin Estate, and we are pleased to offer a variety of experiences that will enhance your introduction to our project.
We invite you to join our expert winemaking team in our Tower for a Private or a communal Long Table Tasting. You will enjoy a stunning view of all three vineyards while learning firsthand what elements of terroir, viticulture and winemaking converge to create the complex flavours and aromas you’ll find in each of our wines. The wine selection is presented with specially crafted pairings that our chef has created exclusively for our wines. Be prepared to discover a whole new level of synergy between wine and food.
Alternately you may opt for the relaxed setting of our patio, where you can enjoy a more intimate and casual tasting with a shareable platter created by our chef to enhance our wines, all the while surrounded by the vineyard’s natural ambience.
Dobbin is excited to announce for this year’s i4C a special, Chardonnay focused, Tower Tasting July 20th & 21st. See details for booking below.
What do the tastings entail?
Private Tower Tasting & Long Table Tasting:
Guests are greeted on the garden patio with a glass of classic method sparkling wine where you will get a chance to mingle while overlooking our gardens and lake. We take a moment to visit the adjacent Pinot Noir vineyard before ascending to our Tower Tasting room where you will taste four wines from our 2019 and 2020 vintages. Guests will be taken through each wine by one of our winemaking team while enjoying the story of our vineyards. You will learn what makes us unique and you will taste it in our wines. For up to ten people as a Private booking ($900) on Thursdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Or join with others at the Long Table for ten ($90 per person) on the third Saturday of the month.
Patio Tasting:
Enjoy an al fresco tasting on the patio beautifully situated between our Tower and our pond. This is a relaxed tasting with the same excellent wines but a more casual vibe. After a brief introduction to Dobbin, you will enjoy your wine flight and a shareable gourmet nibble, laid-back and undisturbed. Then, at your own pace, you are welcome to explore our serene property. Designed for one to four. $45 per person. Saturdays and Sundays beginning on May 4.
All tastings take place at our vineyards at 3403 Eleventh St. Lincoln Ontario.
Book A Tasting
Choose one of the following options from the drop-down menu:
Special i4C Chardonnay Tasting Event:
Under “Long Table Tasting“ Choose either July 20th to join Viticulturist and Winemaker Ann Sperling or July 21st to join Winemaker Peter Gamble at specially prepared, Chardonnay focused, paired tasting in a communal setting in our Tasting Tower.
Long Table Tastings are available on select dates. Join other guests in a group setting. You may add a single or multiple reservations as space allows at $90 per guest.
Private Tower Tastings are a flat rate of $900 where up to 10 guests may be invited.
Patio Tastings allow up to 4 people per table at $45 per person.
All prices are plus HST.
FAQs
Of course, we encourage those to dress as they feel comfortable. Keep in mind that some time will be spent on the patio initially and may also include a little time at the foot of the vineyard close to the tower so be prepared for a little sun. There is very little walking required but our guests are encouraged to wear comfortable footwear and prepare for the weather.
For Tower Bookings: Customers may cancel within 48 hours of booking at no charge. Cancellations up to 1 week before the tasting will receive a 70% refund or an offer to rebook. Cancellations within 1 week of the booking are non refundable.
For Patio Bookings: Customers may cancel within 48 hours of booking at no charge. Cancellations up to 72 hours before the tasting will receive a 70% refund or an offer to rebook.
Cancellations within 48 hours of the booking are non refundable.
Each wine is accompanied with a “two bite” pairing. We also serve freshly baked sourdough bread and our renowned focaccia at the beginning and end of the tasting. We have cultivated this to ensure that guests are not in want of something to eat during the experience and can enjoy it fully but it is not intended as a meal.
Yes. Let us know and we will make adjustments to accommodate where possible.
Our Tower Tastings typically run about two hours however we are in the business of providing an exceptional experience and depending on how plentiful the questions are they may take longer. Guests of course are also welcome to explore the property after the tasting.
Patio Tasting are booked in one hour slots.
Yes. Let us know before booking if there is another time on your day that you prefer and we will do our best to accommodate it.