Wines in Niagara by Rick Vansickle, August 21, 2021.
Andrea Kaiser follows closely in the steps of pioneering dad...
Andrea Kaiser wears a lot of hats in the world of Niagara wine, but the one hat that has nothing to do with wine has her full attention right now. She’s is running in the federal election as the Liberal candidate for Niagara Falls, Fort Erie and Niagara-on-the-Lake.is a mother, businesswoman, community leader and former municipal councillor, and lifelong Liberal who was born and raised in Niagara and has spent her adult life working to grow the local economy, and give back to her community, according to her campaign literature. But that’s enough about politics!
Kaiser taking NOTL's wine destination story to Italy conference
By Gord Howard, The St. Catharines Standard, Feb. 14, 2020
Andrea Kaiser will spread the word about Niagara-on-the-Lake as a wine destination when she speaks at a conference in Italy next month. But it will be more about the destination, and less about wine, she said. "I would definitely suggest Niagara-on-the-Lake has been a leader in winery tourism, as compared to many regions across the world," she said. "Sleepy little Niagara-on-the-Lake has done an amazing job of doing that for the last 25 years. It's interesting to think about them taking inspiration for us."
Kaiser, director of marketing and tourism at Reif Estate Winery, was invited to speak at the International Wine Tourism Conference in Trieste, Italy, March 24 and 25. READ MORE
NOTL woman carries on father's legacy with new Sauvignon Blanc
By Beth Audet, Niagara Review, Mar 2, 2020
When Andrea Kaiser got the nod from Reif Estate Winery’s president and winemaker to follow her dream and create a virtual wine line, there was no question it would begin with a Sauvignon Blanc.
Not only is it her favourite, but her father — the late master winemaker and co-founder of Inniskillin — made Sauvignon Blanc at home for her and her mother every year. The memory of playfully debating with him about residual sugar is firmly connected to the varietal.
Drea’s Wine Co.’s first small batch — a 2017 Sauvignon Blanc that will be available for sale in May — was made in her father’s style with the help of his winemaking notes. READ MORE
How sustainable is your wine?
CONTENT FROM GLOBE CONTENT STUDIO, OCT 15, 2020
Andrea Kaiser knows wine country. Her father, Karl K. Kaiser, was one of the founding winemakers of the Niagara-on-the-Lake region, and now she’s the director of marketing at Reif Estate Winery.
Much has stayed the same about the community since Kaiser was a kid. The goal was and still is to “grow premium grapes in order to make premium wines,” she says. But now, there’s one key difference: companies are laser-focused on sustainability.
The word “sustainability” might call to mind images of the environment, but Kaiser—who also chairs the Sustainable Wine Certification for Ontario Craft Wineries—challenges that interpretation. READ MORE
Lobster and Icewine – a pairing made in Canada.
BY ANDREA KAISER / FOOD / JAN 23RD, 2019
January brings to mind two Canadian delicacies that, when paired together, create a culinary experience unlike any other – lobster and Icewine.
This month we are celebrating all things Icewine. While lobster season is more than a few months away, it is the perfect time to stock up on tails, as they are a great buy after the holidays. It is also possible that you might have some Icewine lingering after entertaining this season as it is largely enjoyed on special occasions. READ MORE