Updated in 2022. Niagara Falls isn't the only thing that's free flowing! In my onion, these are the best Niagara wineries in the escarpment, the ones I return to again and again. |
Henry of Pelham Estates1469 Pelham Rd R.R.#1 St. Catharines, ON L2R 6P7 (905) 684-8423 | Creekside Estates2170 Fourth Ave Jordan, ON Canada, Earth L0R 1S0 (905) 562-5493 | Rosewood Estates4352 Mountainview Rd Beamsville, ON L0R 1B2 (905) 563-4383 | Peninsula Ridge Estates5600 King St West P.O. Box 550 Beamsville, ON L0R 1B0 (905) 563-0900 |
Sounds like an amazing day out! Love it when you get to go beyond the grape, and delve into the history of the winery, the layers of wine making and the people who are behind the wines! Having lunch prepared in an open air kitchen only enhances the entire experience - such a great way to explore the region!
You would have loved the kitchen at Creekside! Lovely food, lovely view!
I've always wanted to visit the winerys in Niagara but quite honestly - I don't drink. I just really want to learn about the process, tour the estates etc. As a non-drinker, would you recommend a tour there or is it odd...Would love your opinion.
Hi Mary! I would recommend a tour even if someone was a non-drinker. I found the history of the area fascinating and I loved learning more about the wine making process, seeing the young vines, and exploring the pretty properties. It might be nice to have a bit of a "relationship" with one winery so that if you need recommendations for gifts (Christmas, corporate gift baskets, etc) you can call on them for advice on making a selection. Rosewood also keeps bees and makes honey, so it might be a nice compliment of an activity if you go with someone who is more interested in the wine. Peninsula estates has a gorgeous wine store that includes jams made from the fruit on their property. Creekside has a lovely restaurant on a deck overlooking the property (with an open air kitchen!)
It was lovely! Peninsula really has a gorgeous property and there is a patio attached to the winery store that has lovely views of the fields.
I love discovering lesser-known wine regions! I've tried Ontario wine, but have yet to tour the wineries. Maybe next time I'm in the area. :)
Hi Pola - you would love it in Niagara! So many diverse wines and unique grapes, such a fantastic local food scene. Great local theatre as well - the Shaw festival happens every summer/fall if you like George Bernard Shaw's work.
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