How long is the class?

Each session runs about 1.5 hours with two daily start times: 12:30 PM and 2:30 PM.

What’s included in the ticket price?

The $55 price includes five wine pours, six oysters, taxes and fees, and a $33 credit toward Juice Wine Company bottles.

Is there an age restriction?

Yes—minimum age is 19. Bring government-issued photo ID to check in.

Can I buy bottles after the class?

Yes. Each ticket includes a $33 credit to apply toward bottle purchases from Juice Wine Company.

Are sessions accessible?

Specific accessibility details are not provided in the listing; check the booking page or contact the operator for accommodations.

How many people are in a session?

Classes are capped at 18 guests to keep the experience intimate and interactive.

Sip, Savour & Shuck: Wine and Oyster Masterclass at Juice Wine Company, Lincoln Ontario

Juice Wine Company's Sip, Savour & Shuck masterclass is a brief, exquisite education in why oysters and a crisp rosé are a summer-perfect duo. Located in Lincoln, Ontario, Canada, this 1.5‑hour tasting brings Winemaker Ryan Zanette and Sommelier Angela Aiello face to face with just 18 guests per session, creating a focused, hands-on pairing experience. Guests taste five wines from the Juice portfolio alongside six carefully selected oysters, guided through texture, salinity, and acidity by hosts who make technical detail approachable and delicious.

The class takes place at 12:30 PM or 2:30 PM and centers on bright, aromatic wines—especially rosé—and how their acidity, mineral notes, and fruit character cut through the briny sweetness of fresh oysters. That chemistry is the trip’s central natural feature: the contrast of oceanic shellfish and cool-climate Niagara wines. Lincoln sits on the Niagara Peninsula, where Lake Ontario moderates temperatures and helps produce grapes with crisp acidity and expressive aromatics. The tasting highlights those regional traits and shows how terroir—from lake effect to vineyard aspect—translates into pairing potential on the plate.

What makes this offering stand out is the intimacy and instruction. With founders and hosts Angela Aiello and Ryan Zanette leading each session, guests get winemaker insights, service-minded sommelier technique, and a $33 credit toward bottles—so the learning can follow you home. Seats are deliberately limited to 18, so the energy stays conversational; expect tasting notes, targeted food-pairing tips, and practical buying advice for the Juice lineup.

Practical details are tidy: the experience lasts about 1.5 hours, carries a set price that includes taxes and fees, and is ideal for wine-curious visitors staying in nearby Niagara towns. It’s a smart afternoon add-on to vineyard tours, cycling routes through the peninsula, or a seaside drive along Lake Ontario. The session also works well as a light celebration—birthdays, date afternoons, or small groups eager to learn.

For photographers and palate alike, the class offers a simple formula: focused pours, elegant plating, and approachable storytelling from local producers. Whether you’re a seasoned taster or someone just discovering rosé, Sip, Savour & Shuck provides a compact, memorable lesson in pairing, framed by the Niagara region’s cool-climate character and led by two local voices who know how to make each sip count.

Tickets are $55 per person (taxes and fees included) and arrive with a $33 credit toward bottles—so many guests end the class with a labeled keepsake or an added bottle for dinner. Sessions sell out quickly in summer; book early to secure your preferred time. The format is hands-on but relaxed: expect guided slurps, palate resets with crackers and water, and take-home notes to recreate pairings at home. Minimum age is 19; check booking details for accessibility accommodations.