Explore the wine appellations of ontario lake erie north shore, niagara peninsula, and prince edward county. Tour our gorgeous wineries, meet passionate winemakers, and taste our awardwinning vintages. Exploring canadas fertile niagara wine region the new. Ontario vqa wine a guide to the wines of ontario vqa. Most wineries have a retail area and a tasting bar, where you can typically sample some wines usually for a small fee. Vqa ontario appellations of origin mapping terroirs of distinction. Inspired by the longheld tenet that great wines can only come from great vineyards, we searched the cool, coastal ridges around the world for some of the best vineyard land. The wineries and vineyards of ontario produce some of the best wines in the world. The vintners quality alliance defines the provinces appellations, sets standards for the wine produced and monitors the origin of grapes in ontario wines. Vqa accounts for 25% of volume sales and 46% of the grape crop. However, wine producing regions are also present in other provinces, including alberta, quebec, new brunswick and nova scotia in 2015, canada produced 56. Ontarios grape and wine country has captured the attention of enthusiastic wine lovers worldwide. Wine tasting is an adventure in ontario wine country. Red and white production is relatively equal, and the best wines to seek out are produced from these varieties.
Its the ultimate assemblage, blending over 100 years of the familys grape growing experience with 18 years of sueanns award winning winemaking. Welcome to sueann staff estate winery, now home to fancy farm girl wines, a quality oriented winery on the familys 200 year old estate, on the niagara escarpment in jordan, ontario. Download the map for a look at all the wineries in niagaraonthelake. Search for wineries by name, location, region, or wine. The massive body of water known as lake ontario has a major effect on the regional climate not just along the lake itself but also as far away as the finger lakes region to the south. In ontario, youll find a selection of our wines on the shelves of the lcbo and their vintages outlets, but you may be hard pressed to find our smallbatch releases, special. Trius winery is a canadian winemaking pioneer that has been crafting fine vqa wines from premium grapes for over 40 years. Any vqa ontario wine requires that 100 percent of the grapes be grown in the province. Magnotta metropolitan collection is like spring in a can. Twenty valley wine region visit twenty valley official.
Experience the beautiful countryside of this area as you spend the day traveling from one winery to another. Wine country ontario check out whats happening in the ontario wine scene with a directory of ontario wineries and winemakers, suggested day trips, and freebees including desktop wallpaper, and an ontario wine country map in pdf format. Each of our wineries has its own distinct fingerprint and style driven by the terroir of our familyowned vineyards, and the trust we have in our winemakers to pursue. Wines of canada ontario good overview with links and info on wineries in the niagara peninsula, lake. Hi thelapofluxury, the niagara wine region spans a distance of about 50 kms 30 miles from winona thru to notl. We can help you create a custom wine tour for 2 to 22 guests. Most wineries have a retail area and a tasting bar, where you can typically sample some wines usually for. One keuka business park, suite 208, penn yan, ny 14527. However, the generic ontario appellation elides the incredible diversity in terroir and wine styles that the province boasts, from the physical differences in land and. Proximity to the deep waters of lake ontario and the fastflowing niagara river. We do this thing where we send email updates on stuff youll probably want to know about, including exclusive offers, access to wine country scoop, surveys, and events. Dec 23, 2015 jordan, ontario wine country on the niagara peninsula of ontario, canada, may sound a little incongruous. The lakes moderating effects in the summer cooling and winter warming also provide for good grapegrowing conditions along its shores, a. Exploring canadas fertile niagara wine region the new york.
Ontario wineries, easy to use interactive map of curated list of wineries, vineyards and wine events. In fact, the niagara peninsula is one of the most acclaimed grapegrowing and winemaking regions in ontario. I have not been able to find a good map that shows the locations of all the wineries in notl. Check out whats happening in the ontario wine scene with a directory of ontario wineries and winemakers, suggested day trips, and freebees including desktop wallpaper, and an ontario wine country map in pdf format wines of canada ontario.
Bordering the magnificent great lakes of canada, and the adjoining fossil and sedimentrich glacial deposits, ontario, though considered a marginal cool climate region, is truly the heartland of wine production in canada. Your order will be delivered to the nearest canada post office and you will be notified when you can pick up your items. Please check wine country ontario website and our social media channels for. The lakes moderating effects in the summer cooling and winter warming also provide for good grapegrowing conditions along its shores, as the several. Click below to download a visual map of our winery locations throughout. In the last five years, the companys portfolio has received over 1,500 accolades and awards in national and international wine competitions. Ontario wine region interactive map of wineries and. However, wine producing regions are also present in other provinces, including alberta, quebec, new brunswick and nova scotia. The provinces has three official winegrowing region, the niagara peninsula, the north shore of lake erie, and prince edward county, although wineries also exist in other regions in ontario. Fill out the form below or send us an email with additional questions. A 200 years old industry which is gaining steam these days with global warming effects and local interest. By chadseys cairns winery 17432 loyalist parkway, wellington.
Though it is located in the middle of the worlds wine belt, at 41 44 degrees n the same as tuscany, burgundy, and oregon, the climate is a bit cooler. The wineries cideries and meaderies of ontario are listed here in alphabetical order. Jordan, ontario wine country on the niagara peninsula of ontario, canada, may sound a little incongruous. Ontario and british columbia are the two largest wineproducing provinces in canada, with twothirds of the canadas vineyard acreage situated in ontario. Ontario south coast wineries and growers association.
Please check with the winery to confirm all information. Download appellation profile pdf download appellation map pdf. When traveling to niagara wine country isnt an option, online ordering is a fast and convenient alternative. Wineries located within the niagara peninsula appellation of ontario. Ontario wine country interactive map of wineries and vineyards. Many of us also have wine clubs where youll be able to jump the queue on limited releases and.
Join our mailing list to learn about new releases, special offers, events and more. The majority of wines produced in ontario are dry table wines. Qc is modeled on the same quality standards as vqa. To help you navigate through this amazing selection of sparkling wines, weve put together this handy map. But the area about a halfhour west of buffalo is home to a wine region of depth. The niagara escarpment and lake ontario have created a unique microclimate. Over 55% of vqa ontario wineries are located in the niagara peninsula appellation.
When you visit our wineries and taste our wines, stock up on your favourites before you leave. Anniversary, this impressive winery is open year round for tours, tast ings, corporate functions. Even repeat visitors will benefit from our interactive and printable maps, designed to ensure you can focus your full attention on what really matters, our wine. Vqa ontario the wineries niagara peninsula wineries. Pinot noir, merlot and cabernet franc, and for the latter, chardonnay, riesling and sauvignon blanc. The wineries of ontario are famous and are considered to be some of the best wineries of canada.
Grape vine wines constitutes the majority of wine produced in ontario, with the province also being the worlds largest producer of ice wines, a style of grape wine. A plethora of curiosities are also produced in the province, including the relatively common mutation of chardonnay called chardonnay musque, sparkling ice wine and a growing trend to produce wines from dried and semidried grapes in an amarone style. Interested in being a supporting associate on the trail. Ontario wine country interactive map of wineries and. Please check individual winery websites to know if you can pick up bottles of your favourite wine at the winery, many are even offering free shipping at this time. Led by the emergence of icewine as its flagship product, ontario has achieved an international reputation for quality wines, as proven by the many awards, citations and honours achieved in the past 25 years.
The worlds prime wine producing regions are located between the 30 th and 50 th parallels of latitude in both hemispheres. The producer of the first niagaraonthelake icewine, trius winery is known for its luxury and vintage wines including the iconic trius red. Ontario is the most productive wineproducing province within canada, accounting for the majority of its wines. Most ontario vineyards are located in or near the historic niagaraonthelake, ontario s oldest community. Luckily for us, were spoiled for choice as there are over 100 sparkling wines currently being produced here in ontario. Jan 20, 2020 the majority of wines produced in ontario are dry table wines. Its vast land goes from flat bogs and small tree forests of the north, to dense forest, lakes, and rocky hills to the more populated lands of the south. Oscwga toast the coast trail map ontario south coast wines. We have attempted to inform you if they have a food service, have accomendation and host weddings. The qc quality certified symbol on fruit wines of ontario bottles means you are buying wine made with 100% ontario grown fruit. The niagara escarpment and lake ontario have created a unique microclimate suitable for the production of exquisite wines. Refine the listings by clicking on the filter icon and making selections, or type in the words you want to. This makes it difficult to plan a route if not doing a wine tour.
Chardonnay and pinot noir, the goldstandard of the dinner table, coolclimate varietals such as riesling often touched with noble rot and rarer wines like muscat and chenin blanc. With over wineries, there is no better place to sample, learn and discover all there is to know about wine. Even so, planning your visit ahead of time or having an uptodate map on hand ensures that you will have an unforgettable and stress free niagaraonthelake wine country experience. Ontario wineries a list of the best wineries in canada. Viticulture in ontario is intimately and dynamically related to terroir to a sense of place. Search for nearby wine shops and restaurants featuring rombauer wines. Many of our ontario vqa wineries and farmers are small, family businesses please help to support them by purchasing vqa wines online direct from the winery or through lcbo online. Good overview with links and info on wineries in the niagara peninsula, lake erie north shore, pelee island, prince edward.
Click below to download a visual map of our winery locations throughout niagara, orleans and monroe counties, or view their addresses on the wineries page. Our wine regions are smack within the 41 st and 44 th degrees north, the geographic centre of wine excellence. Unlock 10% off your first share a splash sip delivered to your door by entering your email address. Headquartered in mississauga, ontario, arterra wines canada. Living in toronto, we love to drink local ontario vqa sparkling wine. A map of the growing wine regions of canada in british columbia, ontario, quebec and nova scotia vineyards. The top 15 wineries in ontario blogto toronto blog. Grape wines made from 100 per cent ontario grapes can qualify for classification under ontario s appellation system, managed by the vqa. Canada post has suspended home delivery of packages requiring proof of age. Approximately twothirds of canadas vineyard acreage is situated in ontario, with over 150 vineyards spread across 6,900 hectares 17,000. Nestled between the niagara escarpment and lake ontario, we harvest our grapes from four niagaraonthelake appellations to create distinctive varietals that reflect our regions unique taste of place. Wine country ontario the vqa wine country ontario experience that you know and love will be back as soon as it is safe to do so.
Refine the listings by clicking on the filter icon and making selections, or type in the words. Quite simply, many of our wines are not available for purchase offsite. Browse wine growing regions maps, find local wine events, tastings, and plan your winery visit. Ontario wine is canadian wine produced in the province of ontario. International canadian blends wines represent by volume 75% of all ontario wine sold and account for more than 54% of the grape crop.
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