Jackson-Triggs Wines Supporting Canadian Music for Over 15 Years
TORONTO, Feb. 7, 2017 /CNW/ - The nominees for the 2017 JUNO Awards were announced by The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) at the JUNO Nominee press conference in Toronto this morning, and as Official Wine Sponsor, Jackson-Triggs toasts all Canadian Music artists heading to Ottawa for the 46th Annual JUNO Awards happening March 27 to April 2.
For over 15 years, Jackson-Triggs has been a long-time supporter of Canadian music and would like to especially congratulate past amphitheatre performers Arkells, Gord Downie, Matt Dusk, Colin James, Chantal Kreviazuk and the Sam Roberts Band on their nominations.
The Jackson-Triggs Amphitheatre is an intimate 500 seat open-air venue located at the Jackson-Triggs Niagara Estate Winery in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario and plays host to a sparkling all Canadian line-up of musical talent from June to September. On March 30th Jackson-Triggs Facebook fans and Wine Club members will get advance notice of the highly anticipated 2017 season. On April 4th, the 2017 season will be announced to the public and ticket sales will open at greatestatesniagara.com or by calling 1-866-589-4637 ext. 2.
"We had a spectacular harvest this fall and we look forward to pairing our award-winning wines with outstanding award-winning Canadian music again this year, both at the JUNO Awards and our amphitheatre in Niagara," said Del Rollo, Director of Hospitality, Jackson-Triggs Estate Winery Niagara.
The Jackson-Triggs Amphitheatre concert series offers a unique and relaxed way to enjoy wine country at its best while catching some of Canada's premiere talent under the stars and nestled in the vineyards. Enjoy sipping the award-winning wines of Jackson-Triggs Winemaker Marco Piccoli and savouring Niagara's outstanding local fare prepared by the Estate Winery Chef, Tim Mackiddie.
Like the Jackson-Triggs Facebook page or follow @Jackson_Triggs on Instagram to get more information about the wines, winery and concert series.
About Jackson-Triggs Wines
It was a shared and unrelenting passion that brought colleagues and friends Don Triggs and Allan Jackson together to form Jackson-Triggs in 1993. From the first vintage, these wines fully expressed the potential of Canada's burgeoning wine growing regions from east to west. In 2001 a state-of-the-art winemaking facility was constructed in Niagara-on-the-Lake. The simple modern design accentuates Southern Ontario's geographic personality and 'terroir'. Jackson-Triggs is Canada's most awarded winery and have been named "Best Canadian Winery" an unprecedented number of times in both international and domestic wine competitions. www.jacksontriggswinery.com
About CARAS
The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences/L'académie canadienne des arts et des sciences de l'enregistrement (CARAS) is a not-for-profit organization created to preserve and enhance the Canadian music industry and to contribute toward higher artistic and industry standards. The main focus of CARAS is the exploration and development of ongoing opportunities to showcase and promote Canadian artists and music through vehicles such as The JUNO Awards, MusiCounts, the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and other year-round initiatives. For more information on the 46th Annual JUNO Awards or The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) please visit www.junoawards.ca
SOURCE Jackson-Triggs Wines
Media contact: Michelle Saba, Director, Public Relations, Jackson-Triggs, [email protected]
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