Know Your Locals: North Shore Wine Society from Elmhirst’s Resort in Keene makes Ontario wines approachable

Elmhirst’s Resort in Keene has launched a passion project devoted to making Ontario wines more approachable. Combining expert viticulture knowledge, food that celebrates local agriculture, and the joy of connecting over seasonal tastes, the free-to-join North Shore Wine Society celebrates the bounty of the land.

Sitting on the shores of Rice Lake, Elmhirst’s Resort is a family-owned and operated cottage resort featuring farm-to-table lakeside dining that’s open to the public for three meals per day year-round. The resort is now managed by fourth-generation owner Greg Elmhirst, who has a deep passion for wine and has developed VQA wine tastings for both beginner and experienced wine enthusiasts for more than 20 years.

The next North Shore Wine Society event is The Hunter Dinner on Saturday, November 1, at 6 p.m. Led by Chef Amber Bissonnette, who uses her visual art experience to add a flair that makes her dishes look as appealing as they taste, the Hunter Dinner will highlight the best of the fall season and explore Ontario’s history of fish and game.