Wineries feature Summer Concerts

Make the most of your wine country experiences this summer by combining a winery visit with a concert. A glass of wine, a beautiful summer night, and great tunes — it doesn’t get much better than that. Here, then, are a few options to consider this summer when you’re planning your vacation:

Mission Hill Family Estate — Okanagan Valley, British Columbia

At Mission Hill Family Estate in the Okanagan Valley, the summer concert series includes:

• The Canadian Tenors (Aug. 13)
• Chris Isaak (Aug. 21)

Tickets are on sale now at selectyourtickets.com and cost $110 apiece for the Canadian Tenors, and $99 apiece for Chris Isaak.

Dinner and Concert packages are also available, and include a three-course wine country dinner with wine pairings at the winery’s Terrace Restaurant. Or sign up for a pre-concert reception, with food and wine pairings at selectyourtickets.com/missionhill.php or call 250-762-5050.

For more information about Mission Hill, go to missionhillwinery.com.

Jackson Triggs’ Niagara Estate Winery — Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario

At Jackson Triggs’ Niagara Estate Winery, the summer concert series will kick off on June 18 and will continue through the end of August. On the list:

• Sam Roberts (June 18)
• Chantal Kreviazuk (June 25)
• Gord Downie (July 22 and July 23)
• Colin James (July 30 and July 31)
• Serena Ryder (Aug. 6)
• Spirit of the West (Aug. 13)
• Joel Plaskett (Aug. 20)
• Women Fully Clothed (comedy) (Aug. 27)More concerts at

Jackson-Triggs will be announced soon, including Rootstock, “a songwriters’ circle of highly acclaimed musicians sharing stories and songs together,” according to the news release.

All performances begin at 8 p.m. General-admission tickets are on sale now, and cost $65 apiece plus a $4 service charge. Shows will go on, rain or shine. According to the news release, “reserved seating is provided only for wine club members and barrel cellar diners.”

Go to jacksontriggswinery.com for more information or to purchase tickets, or call 905-468-4637, extension 2 or toll-free 1-866-589-4637, ext. 2.

While enjoying a concert, you can order various dinner options created by chef David Penny:

• A Barrel Cellar Dinner costs $85, and includes a four-course dinner plus wines, served in the underground cellar.
• Picnic boxes (three selections, wines available separately by the glass) cost $10, $15 or $25. Choose from a winemaker’s picnic (grilled striploin, red wine potato salad and more); a vintner’s picnic (tomato salad with fresh mozzarella and basil), artisan bread and more; or a selection of Canadian cheeses, preserves and artisan breads.
• The Tasting Gallery offers lighter fare (soup, salad, cheese and charcuterie) for prices ranging from $5 to $20.
• The Under the Hospitality Marquee offers concession snacks “ranging from gourmet popcorn, artisan cheeses to house-made pretzels and gourmet roasted nuts.”

For more information about Jackson-Triggs, go to jacksontriggswinery.com.