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Visit Marquees & Newbies
A quick scroll through the dozens of different
Niagara wineries recognized with 2024 Decanter
World Wine Awards reveals an interesting aspect of
Niagara wine country’s evolution. While well-
established wineries like Pillitteri Estates Winery,
Two Sisters Vineyards, Hidden Bench Estate Winery,
and Vineland Estates continue to earn coveted spots
on the annual who’s who list, a number of smaller,
boutique-style wineries and up-and-coming entities,
including Domaine Queylus, Westcott Vineyards,
Leaning Post Wines, 180 Estate Winery, Big Head
Wines, Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery, Bella Terra
Vineyards, and Lakeview Wine Co., are also claiming
seats at the table.
Blend Nature & Art with Wine
& Food Fun
While it’s tempting to fill a Niagara getaway with
nothing but wine- and food-focused pursuits,
combining the region’s one-of-a-kind natural
landscapes, world-renowned arts experiences, and
eclectic events adds even more flavour. A cycle or
stroll down the historic Niagara River Recreational
Trail can effortlessly include stops at Lailey Winery,
Reif Estate Winery, and Riverview Cellars Estate
Winery. A hike on the section of the Bruce Trail that
winds its way through the Niagara Benchlands
makes for easy tasting and touring at Henry of
Pelham, Malivoire Wine Company, The Organized
Crime Winery, Thirty Bench Wine Makers, Domaine
Le Clos Jordanne, and Rosewood Estates Winery.
Guests of 13th Street Winery are encouraged to
wander through the property’s fascinating
sculpture garden. Live arts lovers can time their trip
to coincide with a Shaw Festival performance or a
concert right along the Niagara Wine Route at St.
Catharines’ FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre or
Jackson-Triggs’ open-air Amphitheatre.
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A TASTE FOR
ALL SEASONS
Niagara’s many passport touring events and seasonal celebrations are an excellent
way to enjoy an incredible selection of wine and food pairings at multiple wineries.
WHEN
Spring &
Summer
WHAT Sip & Sizzle Passport
Graze the Bench
Cuvée en Route
Niagara Homegrown Wine Festival &
Discovery Pass Touring Program
International Cool Climate Chardonnay
Celebration
WHERE
Niagara-on-the-Lake
Niagara Benchlands
Throughout Niagara
Throughout Niagara
Throughout Niagara
Fall
Niagara Grape & Wine Festival and
Discovery Pass Touring Program
Get Wrapped Up
Taste the Season Passport
Throughout Niagara
Niagara Benchlands
Niagara-on-the-Lake
Winter
Niagara Icewine Festival & Discovery
Pass Touring Program
Chocolate & Cheese Passport
For the Love of Wine
Throughout Niagara
Niagara-on-the-Lake
Niagara Benchlands
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