Open Daily: 10:00AM to 6:00PM (Victoria Day Weekend to Canadian Thanksgiving) 2015 Ottawa Wine Challenge BRONZE – 2012 Cabernet Franc. BRONZE, 2015 Semi-Dry Riesling The family (Redelmeier) farm transformed into a Winery in 1991, having sourced some of the Niagara regions finest grape varietals and grown them organically. Joseph’s Estate Wines is run by the Pohorly family and produces a full portfolio of premium VQA red and white varietal wines, Vidal Icewine, unique fruit wines, specialty wines, sherry and port. GOLD, Riesling Icewine 2012 Monday-Sunday: 10:00AM to 6:00PM (April 1 to October 31) Call for more information. Tours:  Public tours run daily at 12PM, 2PM and 3PM. Tours:  Vignoble Rancourt Winery is open 7 days a week, they offer tours that include 3 wine tastings, however you must call ahead and reserve a visitation day. Call for information on group and corporate events and tours. You are invited to sample their diverse vineyard through a comparative “flight” of four wines. BEST VALUE – 2014 FRESH Perspectives Satin Red Konzelmann is Niagara’s only lakefront winery, located on the shores of Lake Ontario. You can enjoy a picnic or sit and embrace the tranquility of the Estate. 2017 All Canadian Wine Championship Friday & Saturday from 5PM to 9PM. The Winery began in the small German town of Uhlbach, near the turn of the 19th century. SILVER – 2016 Spiced Apple, 2015  All Canadian Wine Championship Best Wines of 2017. Pillitteri Estates Winery has not stopped winning awards since! Caroline Cellars is steeped in over four generations of family wine making tradition from Germany to Canada. In 2006, 3 decades of grape farming experience and dedication led to the Cattail Creek Estate Winery. Discover the best of the region's vineyards by following the Wine Route of … A few to start your exploration: Twenty Valley’s Foreign Affair (Amarone style wines), Rosewood Estates, Hidden Bench, Tawse and Fielding Estates. In 2010, The Ice House Winery’s Icewine was selected as Canada’s Premium Gift for the celebration at the Golden Globes Oh Canada event. 2015 All Canadian Wine Championships As one of Canada’s original Estate Wineries, Inniskillin (named after an Irish Army regiment) has been producing fine wines in Niagara-on-the-Lake for nearly 40 years. The unique climate of the Niagara Region lends itself to elite winemaking. Open Monday to Sunday: 11:00AM to 6:00PM. It is open for dinners Thursday and Friday 5:00 to 8:00PM. Open Monday to Sunday: 10:00AM to 5:00PM (November 1 to March 31). Instructor – Niagara College – Wine Business Management and Marketing – 10 years Contributor – Quench.ca – 4 years Municipal Councillor – Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake – 11 years Federal Liberal Candidate – 2019 election Currently: Director of Marketing – Reif Estate Winery … SILVER, Reserve Cabernet Franc Icewine, 2014 Tour:  Call for more information about tours and tastings at Palatine Hills Estate Winery, Location:  348 Concession 6 Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0, Winery Retail Hours:  The proximity to the lakefront provides a beautiful backdrop for wedding showers, meetings or private events. SILVER – 2013 The Farmer’s Rose VQA. The Niagara region is famous for its world class winerie, Cycle through the beautiful Niagara-On-The-Lake countryside and taste magnificent Niagara Wines Here are a few changes we will be making to our tours: The above guidelines and actions are to ensure safe travel of our guests; and based on recommendations and rules from public health agencies, local governments and partners. Call for more details. The vineyard grows Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot, as well as Riesling and Gamay. Top 5 Wineries of the Year, 2015 Citadelles du Vin, France Riverview Cellars grows a variety of grapes on 22 acres of property including Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Vidal and Gewurztraminer to name a few. From planting the new vines in the spring to processing and  racking the wine into real Canadian, French or American Oak barrels. BRONZE – 2015 Cranberry Sunnybrook Farm Estate Winery is a Canadian owned and operated winery that produces premium fruit-based wines. In fact, the Niagara Peninsula is one of the most acclaimed grape-growing and winemaking regions in Ontario. Pillitteri Estate Winery. This winter tour begins at 12:00 p.m., is fully guided, and includes full transportation by coach. Check out Crush on Niagara Wine Tours, Grape Escape Wine Tours, Grape & Wine Niagara Tours and Niagara Vintage Wine Tours. 13th Street Winery 1776 Fourth Avenue St. Catharines L2R 6P9. Open Monday to Sunday: 10AM to 6:00PM (May 1 to November 30), Open Monday to Friday: 10AM to 5:00PM (December 1 to April 30) Last stop for the Niagara wineries trip was Wayne Gretzky Estates, Niagara’s newest destination winery and distillery with a whiskey bar patio and skating rink. Friday and Saturday:  11:00AM to 5:00PM (November 1 to May 31). Call for more details. The Ice House Winery specializes in producing World Class premium Icewines. Tours are available from May through October call for more details, Location:  991 Four Mile Creek Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0, Winery Retail Hours:  Sunday-Thursday: 10:00AM to 6:00PM (June 1 to October 31) Stratus Signature Experience; call for availability; $25 per person It is Canada’s most awarded winery and has been named “Best Canadian Winery” many times as well as many other achievements: Ontario Wine Awards, Canada Call ahead to reserve a tour. Friday – Saturday:  10:00AM to 9:00PM. The Two Sisters Vineyards Estate is comfortable located just South of Old Town Niagara-on-the-Lake. Monday, Wednesday, Friday-Sunday: 11:00AM to 5:00PM (January 1 to March 31). October-May: Sunday to Thursday from 10AM to 7PM Coyote’s Run Estate Winery practices a number of innovative environmentally sustainable viticulture techniques including; integrated pest management, and using their own grape pomace as mulch which increases the amount of organic materials in the soil. (6 Hour Afternoon Visit to Local Craft Breweries), (4 Hour Afternoon Winery Tour with Wine and Cheese Pairing). The 10 acre De Moura Winery is built upon generations of winemaking experience from the Portuguese archipelago of Madeira Island. 2017 All Canadian Wine Championships Regional Trophy and Gold (Canada, Sweet Under £15) – 2012 Vidal Reserve Icewine, 2013 Ontario Wine Awards, Canada 5pm-9pm for dinner. Tour:  Visit tasting bars, retail stores, tours and seminars throughout the day. This is where tasting becomes so important as you sip and savour to discover your preferences. Over the years Peller Estates Winery has won many prestigious awards for signature products, like Icewine, Chardonnays and Rieslings. Your email address will not be published. The Pillitteri Estates has accumulated over 800 wine awards from both local and International competitions including: 2015 Intervin, Canada SILVER – 2011 Cabernet, Tour:  Many people make the trip down from Toronto to Niagara Falls to tour the winery. BEST IN SHOW – 2013 Estate Grown Small Lot Cabernet Franc ‘101’ Location:  545 Niagara Stone Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0. Open Daily: 11:00AM to 5:00PM  (Canadian Thanksgiving to Victoria Day Weekend). Their wine tasting room is open year round (May to October 14th 10:00AM to 6:00PM and October 15th to April 10:00AM – 5:00PM). The knowledgeable staff at Pondview Estate Winery will guide you through a fun and educational tasting that will increase your understanding of Niagara Wines. SILVER – 2016 Strawberry Meaning that the vineyard uses no synthetic pesticides, bioengineering or genetic modifications and uses less water and less energy. 7 Days a week This is wine country. Niagara’s tourist attractions, festivals and special events attract more than 13 million tourists from around the globe each year and they arrive ready to spend. SILVER – 2014 EastDell Gamay Noir Was amazed at the quality of there wines and the beautiful winery itself. Reif Estate Winery has enjoyed international acclaim for their Icewines for over 20 years. All it takes is a 20 minute scenic drive along the picturesque Niagara River and a 5 minute drive to Old Town to reach the Lailey Winery. Our Wine and D, Tour the Craft Breweries of Niagara-on-the-Lake with ToNiagara Guided tours of the facility are offered throughout the year (no booking required). SILVER, Grand Reserve Shiraz 2012, Decanter World Wine Awards, UK Strewn Winery consists of a spacious tasting room, wine boutique and barrel cellar with a variety of tasting options. Monday-Sunday: 10:00AM to 6:00PM. The new 2013 Hypothesis, the flagship red from Culmina Family Estate Winery, is the best of the three vintages released to date from the winery… Flights are $10, and enjoyed in the Stratus Tasting Room while their passionate team educate about wine production. In 1956, Ontario had six million vines, with 60% being native Concords. BEST VALUE, 2015 Semi-Dry Riesling Sunday – Thursday: 11:00AM to 6:00PM Monday-Friday: 9:45AM to 6:15PM (Excluding holidays). When you see the Big Red Barn, you’ll know that you’ve reached Between the Lines Winery. The name Jackson-Triggs comes from the 2 founders of this illustrious company Allan Jackson and Don Triggs. Rancourt Winery focuses on producing small quantities of high-quality wine on its 25 acre vineyard. The Trius Winery Restaurant provides all of the luxury and pampering associated with fine dining. Learn how to create the ultimate whisky cocktail from some of the best bartenders in the business who will teach you how to prepare garnishes, simple syrups, shaking and muddling. They may be small, but they produce award-winning wines. Each winery in Niagara has a unique atmosphere, its own winemaker and beautifully crafted wines that embody “terroir” wine speak that simply means that the wine reflects the soils and conditions in which the grapes have been grown. SILVER, Reserve Gewürztraminer Icewine 2014, Six Nations Wine Challenge, Australia One look at the lush, expansive hills and valleys of Niagara and you’ll know. June 05, 2019 / Laura Vertucci, Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake Join Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake for an exclusive Winemakers’ Tasting in the state-of-the-art wine lab at George Brown College in Toronto on Wednesday, June 26 (6pm – 9pm). Open Monday to Saturday: 10AM to 6:30PM, Sunday 11AM-6:30PM starting October 1 to April 30. There are also a variety of different tastings that Pillitteri offers, call for more details. Sunday-Saturday: 10:00AM to 7:00PM (May 16 to October 11) There are about 37 wineries in Niagara-on-the-lake. Explore Niagara Falls & Around Wine Tasting & Winery Tours! Open Monday to Sunday: 11:00AM to 5:00PM. Monday-Sunday: 10:00AM to 5:00PM (November 1 to April 30). Location:  304 Hunter Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0. Tours:  The tasting room at Two Sisters Vineyards is open daily with extended hours offered seasonally, walk-ins are welcome but groups of 8 or more are encouraged to call ahead. Location:  1067 Niagara Stone Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0, Winery Retail Hours:  Tours:  The Peller Estates Winery tour will take you from the vineyard to the 10Below Icewine Lounge, which is constructed from 607 kilos of ice and kept at a frosty 10 degrees below zero! 2019 is promising to be a very good year for Culmina. Since then the Winery has been producing many fine wines including Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Pinot Noir, Merlot and Chardonnay. On Saturdays from 10:00AM to 3:00PM Strewn Winery hosts hands-on cooking classes from January to November (only 16 participants/session), this is a great team building activities for corporate outings. The Shaw Festival. Location:  15608 Niagara Pkwy, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0, Winery Retail Hours:  The grape industry, initially centred in Essex County, shifted to Niagara by the early 1900s. Public tours are offered on a first come, first serve basis and are limited to a maximum of 30 guests call for more details and pricing. Monday-Sunday: 10:00AM to 6:00PM (May 1 to September 30) The menu emphasizes the use of local ingredients and Trius will tailor wine pairings specific to your preferences. Tour:  Tastings are available 7 days a week from 11AM to 6:00PM, groups of 6 people or more please call ahead and make a reservation. In 1987, their Vidal Icewine was named by renowned Wine Critic, Robert Parker Jr., as one of the year’s Top Ten Wines. Monday-Sunday: 11:00AM to 5:00PM (November 1 to April 30). Southbrook’s hospitality pavilion became Canada’s first winery building to achieve the Gold level of LEED, which is a nod to the future aspirations of this innovative winery. SILVER – 2016 Spiced Apple. May 2108 be your best year ever! You’ll be accompanied by a knowledgeable tour guide, which can add a great deal to the overall experience. You will tour St. David’s Bench Vineyard, learn about the benefits of sustainable agriculture and taste VQA wines. Many of our wineries are small, producing limited batches of wines that you may have enjoyed in a restaurant but can’t find on retail shelves. Perfect A Skill. Pillitteri Estates Winery. The region of Niagara is famous for its waterfalls, but its award-winning wineries have also been gaining international recognition. Reservations are not required – however,  groups of six or more should call in advance. Member wineries come together during this can’t-miss seasonal event to showcase Niagara’s amazing dedication to cultivating culinary excellence. There is so much to see and do in Niagara, it truly is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. GOLD – 2013 Estate Grown Small Lot Cabernet Franc ‘101’ #2 of 76 Food & Drink in Niagara-on-the-Lake. From tasting out in the vineyard to learning the art of blending, there’s something for everyone. GOLD – 2005 Vidal Icewine. The LCBO says wine sales in Ontario grew to $2.1 billion in 2019. Red Wine of the Year and Gold – 2010 Riserva Famiglia Cabernet Franc, 2014 Decanter, United Kingdom Great selection of wine and the tastings were very informative. This makes it a great destination for wine tours by bike. Sunday-Thursday: 10:00AM to 6:00PM (May 1 to October 14) Tours and tastings are plentiful at Joseph’s Estate Wines, call in advance to book. Location:  15376 Niagara Pkwy, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0, Winery Retail Hours:  SILVER – 2014 FRESH Perspectives Satin Red BRONZE, 2016 Cider 101. This fifth generation family farm is home to 34 rolling acres of organic vineyards where Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay and Riesling varietals are grown. Whether you’re a serious connoisseur, or a wandering grazer more interested in food and views, our portfolio of wineries is a great place to start when planning your next trip. Stratus Vineyards became the World’s first fully LEED-certified winery, meaning Stratus Vineyards stands as a beacon for others to develop environmentally sustainable development practices. Tour:  You can taste and tour the Sunnybrook Farms Estate Winery, please book ahead if you have a party of 8 or more. You will learn about wine making from an experienced tour guide and taste some of the best wines the Niagara Region has to offer. Call and set up an appointment today, Location:  1025 York Rd, St. Davids, ON L0S 1P0, Winery Retail Hours:  Tour:  If you have questions about the Winery feel free to contact Frog  Farm Organic Winery for more information. Your email address will not be published. GOLD – 2013 Vidal BRONZE – 2013 Estate Grown Small Lot Petit Verdot, 2016 Ontario Wine Awards GOLD – 2006 VIEW Old Vines Brut Sparkling Riesling, Tour:  All Maleta Winery’s wines can be sampled and purchased at their retail store bar (except for Icewine) for a small tasting fee. GOLD, 2012 Cabernet Merlot Family Reserve 2016 Fingerlakes International Wine Competition Yannick and Greg Wertsch, brothers and owners of Between the Lines Winery a venture which began in 2010. Fast forward a decade and the vineyard was renamed Small Talk Vineyards. Lunch available daily from 12PM to 3PM Small Talk Vineyards had humble origins as a fruit and poultry farm. Founded in 2010 by the Icel Family Icellars Estate Winery is a small boutique winery located in the heart of Niagara Wine Country. Frogpond Farm Organic Winery does not use any chemical based herbicides, fungicides or pesticides when growing their grapes. The Reif Estate Winery officially opened in 1983 and a long history of innovation and development in sustainable winemaking practices. The Riverview Cellars Estate Winery was purchased in 1975 and in September of 2000 Riverview Cellars officially opened for business. This is Canada’s largest celebration of wineries and vineyards. Lakeview Wine Co. is a division of Diamond Estates Wine & Spirits Ltd. which is Ontario’s 3rd largest producer of VQA wines. Niagara Falls. Location:  1425 Lakeshore Rd RR3, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0, Winery Retail Hours:  Tours:  The Hare Wine Co. is open daily to visitors and no appointment is necessary for wine tastings. Place your winery or business on our Where to Stay pages, Where to Dine, Wedding and Event Page . A story of wine making achievement and sustainability, The birthplace of wine tourism in Ontario, Your source for local Sauvignon Blanc and Syrah, Where Canadian art and the art of winemaking intersect. Location:  1811 Niagara Stone Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0, Winery Retail Hours:  Over four decades ago, the Palatine Hills property in Niagara-on-the-Lake began to take shape under the careful cultivation and tillage of the Neufeld family. Take a relaxing bicyc. Niagara College formed the Winery and Viticulture Tech Program in 2000. BEST RED WINE – 2013 Estate Grown Small Lot Cabernet Franc ‘101’ Friday and Saturday:  11:00AM to 8:00PM. Open Monday to Sunday: 11:00AM to 5:30PM (November 7 to May 1). The property is perfect for growing grapes for merlot, cabernet franc, Riesling, chardonnay and cabernet sauvignon. GOLD, Grand Reserve Vidal Icewine 2013, Intervin, Canada Monday-Sunday: 10:00AM to 5:00PM (May 1 to October 31) feet, is designed in a beautiful Romanesque style. GOLD – 2012 Eleventh Post Merit age One of Niagara’s pioneers, Inniskillin Winery, broke new ground when its Icewine won a huge international award in 1991 and the world suddenly developed a keen interest in Niagara wines. Location:  615 Concession 5 Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0, Winery Retail Hours:  The first Vinifera grapes were planted at the Hinterbrook Estate Winery in 1998. Small lots of wines are processed separately by gravity flow thus saving energy. They are trailblazers in the Canadian winemaking industry, founding Château des Charmes  in Niagara-on-the-Lake and planting Canada’s first commercial vineyard dedicated exclusively to European vitis vinifera grape varieties. Open Monday to Sunday: 9AM to 5:00PM starting November 1 to April 30. Frogpond Farm opened in 2001 and is Ontario’s first certified organic winery for both grape growing and wine making. Not only is Toronto a captivating place, but also it makes a perfect place for exploring the Niagara Falls, which is just 80 miles away. All rights reserved. As one of the newest vineyards in the Niagara region The Hare Wine Co. still maintains its rustic charms by utilizing reclaimed bricks that were used on the property over 100 years ago! This 23 acre property has plantings of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay that date back to 1973, they are the oldest plantings in the region, however Lailey Winery did not start producing wine until the year 2000. Lailey Winery is located in the heart of Niagara's oldest wine producing region, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. BRONZE – 2014 FRESH Opportunities Riesling Gewurztraminer The number of wineries fell from 61 to six by 1974. Pillitteri Estates Winery is a fan favourite and was recommended to us by, … Private Winery Excursion upto 6 passengers You can pick three wines, learn about them and of course, taste them! The Bosc family farms 280 acres of vineyard in four locations: Château des Charmes is a charter member of Sustainable Winemaking Ontario (http://winecountryontario.ca/sustainable-winegrowing) which promotes best practices regarding sustainable development; from vineyard water usage to energy conservation, pesticide use and community relations. Location:  769 Niagara Stone Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0, Winery Retail Hours:  BEST VALUE – 2014 FRESH Opportunities Riesling Gewurztraminer Location:  15940 Niagara Pkwy, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0, Winery Retail Hours:  Port Dalhousie was, A great way to visit some of the best Wineries in Niagara! The area was named the number one Canadian food and wine destination by Tripadvisor and is home to some 30 wineries. Was surprised at the quality of the…” more The Royal Wine Competition SILVER –  2014Lakeview Vidal Icewine 2016 Intervin Located in the historic town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, Stratus Vineyards is a gravity flow winery, which is a particular winery-design style, suggesting that the winery production will take place on at least two different floors or levels. Tours:   There are a number of Tours you can take, the “Winegrowing Discovery Tour” allows visitors to learn about winemaking the “Bosc Family Style”. GOLD, Reserve Cabernet Franc Icewine 2014 An excellent point to start your wine journey through Niagara is the gorgeous village of Niagara-on-the-Lake. GOLD – 2012 Merlot Unfiltered Tours:  There are many tours and tastings available from Trius’ “Into the Vault Experience” to their “Best in Glass – Vineyard and Winery Tour”. Located right on the main road heading into the region, Pillitteri started as a … Special Canada Prize and Gold – 2013 Reserve Vidal Icewine, 2015 Decanter, UK The 63 acre vineyard is compliant with the Canada Organic Regime (COR) and is a LEED-certified winery (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design). Location:  925 Line 2, R.R. They ensure that visitors receive a tour experience that focuses on the basic truths of what makes the Palatine Hills Estate Winery different – without the frills or jargon that sometimes surround a vineyard visit. BEST VALUE, 2015 Pinot Blanc, 2016 Ontario Wine Awards DOUBLE GOLD – 2012 The Farmer’s Vidal Icewine VQA Notable tours include “A Guided Tasting of 4 Win which teaches visitors the techniques for using all five of your senses to truly taste wine. 11:30am-3pm for lunch The Winery was Canada’s original fruit winery and has 10 acres of peaches, nectarines, cherries, pear and apple trees. Location:  485 Concession 5 Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0, Winery Retail Hours:  Location:  1156 Concession 6, Niagara-on-the-Lake,ON,L0S 1J0, Winery Retail Hours:  Inniskillin is a foundational estate for modern Niagara; when it received its … Tours:  Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery offers Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 12:00PM and 4:00PM call for more details, the wine shop is open daily, reservations are not required for tastings. Guests will be required to wear face masks - masks will be provided or you may choose to bring your own. Open Monday to Sunday: 10AM to 8PM starting June 1 to September 30 These practices, partnered with a commitment to produce predominantly estate bottled wines from their 125 acre vineyard are the cornerstone of the quality and integrity of Reif Estate wines. The winery pays homage to their Anatolian ancestry by incorporating the Hittite sun disk – a symbol of the procreation and the freedom of nature. Spend some time in their Cellar Room as you taste  Bella Terra premium wines and learn about the past, present and future of the Pondview Estate Winery. OLiV is open in the Summertime from Monday to Saturday 11:30AM to final seating at 8:00PM and Sunday at 11AM to final seating at 8:00PM. GOLD – 2013 Gamea Noir The Winery is the proud recipient of 3 Internationally Famous Monde Selection Grand Gold Medals. The cool climate and rolling hills and valleys make for a one-of-a-kind terroir, home to … Our Wine and Dine P, Take a Truly Unique Niagara-on-the-Lake Winery Tour DOUBLE GOLD – 2015 Spiced Apple This is wine country. Take a Truly Unique Niagara-on-the-Lake Winery Tour The grand tasting room and retail boutique are designed to resemble a turn-of-the-century factory. Gently blanketing much of the Niagara countryside, the countless vineyards and wineries offer a wide array of one-of-kind, intimate experiences. Dinner available Sunday to Thursday from 5:30PM to 8:30PM All wines are produces on-site using grapes grown on their 26 acre and 11 acre properties. The Wineries to Watch for in 2019 . This popular, Niagara-on-the-Lake Group Wine Tour with Lunch Availability is limited, call for details and pricing. The Strewn Winery has been producing fine wine in the Niagara region for over 20 years. Some iconic wineries you won’t want to miss include: Cave Spring Cellars, Vineland Estates Winery and Henry of Pelham Family Estate in Twenty Valley and St. Catharines; Chateau des Charmes, Trius Winery, Inniskillin and Peller Estates Winery in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Stratus Vineyards welcomes visitors throughout the year. You will see the sprawling estate, wine production facility and the barrel cellar. SILVER – 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon In fact, the Niagara Peninsula is one of the most acclaimed grape-growing and winemaking regions in Ontario. BRONZE (ASL Print FX Best Label Design Award) – 2013 Seriously Cool Red. This 65 acre vineyard is home to 7 different varieties  of grape. Location:  1219 Niagara Stone Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0, Winery Retail Hours:  BEST VALUE – 2014 EastDell Black Cab GOLD, Reserve Gewürztraminer Icewine 2014, International Wine & Spirits, UK The Niagara Wine Route. Location:  240 John St E, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0, Winery Retail Hours:  Small Group Winery Bus Tour If you’ve never experienced a tasting room or a winery tour you’ll quickly become hooked. Open Monday to Sunday: 10:00AM to 6:00PM (May 1 to October 31) Trius Winery is a Niagara winemaking pioneer. Tours:  Both public and private tours are available as well as the fun “Junk Food Pairing” where wines are accompanied with your favourite guilty food pleasure! Open Monday to Sunday: 10AM to 9:00PM (Summer Hours) It is estimated that around 30 million people visit Niagara Falls every year, not only to see Niagara Falls but also to tour the world famous wineries within the Niagara-on-the-Lake region. The Niagara College Teaching Winery is the centre for wine education in the Niagara Peninsula and is the only fully licensed Teaching Winery in Canada. Tour:  Call for more information about tours and tastings at Colaneri Estate Winery. Open Sunday to Wednesday: 11:00AM to 6:00PM Red Wine of the Year and Gold – 2010 Exclamation Cabernet Franc. Open Monday to Sunday: 10:00AM to 5:00PM (November 1 to April 30). Location:  581 Niagara Stone Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0, Winery Retail Hours:  The restaurant serves lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. WINE TASTING. You can realistically visit four or five wineries in a day, so you may want to plan your day around a specific region or theme. Travel through one of the most fascinating wineries in the Niagara, The Welland Ship Canal is part of the St. Lawrence Seaway, that connects the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean. Tour:  Call for information about tours and tastings. Tour:  The Winery Boutique and tasting bar is open daily throughout the year, you can purchase and enjoy a fresh picnic basket with an assortment of meats, cheeses, antipasti, freshly baked Ciabatta buns or you can have team members guide you through a wine tasting. Icellars Estate sits on 60 acres of fertile land ideal for growing premium vinifera varieties–Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Guided tours must be booked in advance, however for the “Shut Up and Pour” tasting no reservation is required. Niagara-on-the-Lake. 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