Ontario Canada Wine Drink

Category description for Recreation: Food: Drink: Wine: Wineries: Canada: Ontario Introduction to Ontario Wineries and Their Wines Ontario, Canada, like many new-world grape growing areas, has been making wine in some form since the beginning of the 19th century. However, the past 20 years or so have seen a major restructuring of the industry, with a new concentration on producing quality products and the emergence of numerous smaller wineries. In 1989, the Vintners' Quality Alliance (VQA) was created to control labelling and wine production standards in Ontario, similar to the appellation control systems of France, Germany and Italy. Ontario forms the northern cradle of the Great Lakes, and Lakes Ontario and Erie, which temper the winter cold and summer heat, create its wine regions. The VQA currently recognizes three winegrowing areas in Ontario: Niagara Peninsula, Lake Erie North Shore, and Pelee Island. Southern Ontarians enjoy pointing out to their visitors that much of the province lies further south than the northern part of California. Ontario vineyards also lie in the same latitude as the great European wine regions of Provence in France, the Chianti Classico region in Italy, or Rioja in Spain. The quality grape growing and winemaking of Ontario wineries have begun to gain well-earned recognition around the world. Total winery production is relatively small, so the better Ontario table wines will be quite hard to find outside of Canada. Icewines (sweet, intense wines made from grapes frozen on the vine) are a major Ontario winery export, and are considered by many to be the best in the world. Ontario Icewine has won numerous international awards. Many wine references are still woefully out of date concerning Canadian and Ontario wines. This is starting to change, however, as Ontario wines attain ever higher levels of quality, consumer praise, and international visibility. This category of the Open Directory will provide access to Ontario wineries. Interested Internauts can follow the development of the wines of Ontario through the on-line presentations of the wineries that make them. Original article by Michael Dunn, with contributions from Tilman Hainle and Rowan Shirkie. Created 99-11-27 by Wineward, last modified 02-04-05 by cbooth7575

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• Kacaba Vineyards Winery - A Niagara-area vineyard producing wine in small, quality batches, and a narrow set of varieties in quantities that can be produced mainly by hand. Sells winery direct and at fine dining restaurants.
  
• Marynissen Estates Wines - Family-run vineyard and winery producing estate wines in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Contains a history, explanation of the VQA designation, vertical tasting notes, and product, award, and event listings.
  
• Stoney Ridge Cellars - Three wine enterprises rolled into one, Stoney Ridge, Wines of Woodend, Cuesta Estates. Formerly small-batch premium red and novel white white producer. Vineland, Niagara west.
  
• De Sousa Wine Cellars - Family-owned and operated winery with locations in Beamsville and Toronto. Specializes in Portuguese styled red wines aged in oak. Lists the wines, a history, and map with directions.
  
• Lakeview Cellars Estate Winery - Cottage winery in Niagara west with a selection of red, sweeter white, and dessert wines, plus port and sherry styles. Outlines the wine list, tour information, patio bar, and private function services.
  
• Joseph's Estate Wines - Family-run winery in Niagara-on-the-Lake offers a history, awards, and product list. Selection of reds, whites, icewine, and fruit wines.
  
• Frogpondfarm - The province's only certified organic winery produces Riesling and a Cabernet-Merlot blend. Includes product descriptions and a downloadable order form [PDF format].
  
• Cave Spring Cellars - Makers of fashionable red and aromatic white wines in Jordan Village, Niagara West. Detailed descriptions of the vineyards and wines, and an events listing.
  
• South African Wine Society - Non-profit club focused on promoting knowledge about and access to South African wines in Canada. Includes event and membership information.
  
• Angels Gate Winery - Limited production winery producing red, white, and rosé wines on the Beamsville Bench. Includes product information, a winery overview, pictures, and event listings.
  
• Peller Estates - Wine producer on the Niagara Peninsula.
  
• Harbour Estates Winery - Located in a unique physical setting on Jordan Harbour, Niagara west, offering a portfolio of red, white, and dessert wines. Includes winery and boutique information and photographs, tours and events, a wine list and a map.
  
• Crown Bench Estates Winery - Offering a selection of premium wines from an estate on the unique terrain of the Beamsville Bench, Niagara west. Includes a wine list, reviews, recipes, and a map.
  
• Vineland Estates Winery and Restaurant - Exemplary facility in Vineland, Niagara region offers premium wines, lunches and dinners and accommodation.
  
• Pillitteri Estates Winery - Produces reds, whites, and icewines in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Also makes the "i baci" brand. Includes online ordering, a company profile, event calendar, and awards list.
  
• Reif Estate Winery - German born winemaker Klaus Reif operates this Niagara-on-the-Lake winery. Full product descriptions and awards list.
  
• Inniskillin Wines - Estate winery offering varietal wines and icewines from Ontario and British Columbia. Includes product listings, news, visitor information, and some Japanese translations.
  
• The County Cider Company - A family-operated winery specializing in hard ciders, located in Prince Edward County on the north eastern shores of Lake Ontario.
  
• Magnotta Winery - Large producer of wine, winemaking juice, and beer in various locations. Offers winery tours, investor information, price, awards, and events listings, plus a winery library.
  
• Erie Shore Vineyard - Family-operated producer of estate-grown wines. Contains a brief profile and information about upcoming events.
  
• Cox Creek Cellars Estate Winery - Estate winery located north of Guelph that produces fruit, country, and grape wines. Offers tour and tasting events, plus location and ordering information.
  
• Hillebrand Estates Winery - Leading producer of VQA wines, with a broad tasting, tour, and events program. Offer fine dining at a co-located restaurant, and special events such as Vineyard Blues and Vineyard Jazz.
  
• Pelee Island Winery - Southernmost winery in Canada, located in the Lake Erie North Shore region. Includes site with food and wine matching and events listing.
  
• Viewpointe Estate Winery - Located in Essex County on Lake Erie. Includes a list of grapes planted along with information about the company, the region, and the staff.
  
• Birtch Farms and Estate Winery - An apple orchard and pumpkin farm in Woodstock making wine from apples and other fruits. Details about the wines, the tour schedule and fruit picking.
  
• Meadow Lane Winery - Elgin County's newest fruit and grape winery near St. Thomas. Lists the wine selection, events, and tour information.
  
• Sunnybrook Farm Estate Winery - Canada's first fruit winery, specializing in making wine from Niagara tree fruit and berries, mainly grown on their farm in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
  
• Vinoteca Winery - Located in Toronto, selling in bulk and by the bottle. Includes a product list, awards, a company description, and information about private labelling.
  
• Colio Estate Wines - Producer of wines in the Italian style using local and imported grapes. Located in the Lake Erie North Shore wine region.
  
• Malivoire Wine Company - Utilizes a unique "gravity-enhanced" winery built into the Niagara Escarpment, producing wines that include rosé and gewürztraminer. Outline of the vineyard approach, winery, and cork choices, along with news, a winelist, and directions.
  
• Kittling Ridge Estate Wines and Spirits - Producer of Canadian wines, ice wines, distilled spirits, liqueurs and ready to drink cocktails in Niagara west. Offers free tours and tastings.
  
• Hernder Estate Wines - Producer of a range of red, white, and fruit wines in a winery build around an historic barn in St. Catharines. Includes product descriptions and event information.
  
• Lailey Vineyard - Family-run vineyard and winery in the Niagara region, offering a range of red and white varietals, and icewines. Information about ordering wine, the winery and vineyard, events listings, and restaurants.
  
• Willow Heights Winery - Smaller producer of quality red wines and "quaffable" whites. Hospitable patio with by-the-glass service. Niagara west, Vineland.
  
• Peninsula Ridge Estates and Winery - Produces Chardonnay, Cabernet and Merlot on the Beamsville Bench. Open for tours and tastings.
  
• Fielding Estate Winery - Produces reds, whites, and icewines on the Beamsville Bench. Includes online ordering, product descriptions, and staff profiles.
  
• Henry of Pelham Family Estate Winery - St. Catharines estate with a selection of red, white, and icewines made exclusively from local grapes. Offers wine and award listings, vintage reports, history, along with tours, events, and distribution information.
  
• Schönmarke Estate Wines - Canadian dessert wine from the Niagara, Ontario region. Wine details, and distributor and contact information.
  
• Ontario Wine Society - Non-profit organization promoting the exploration of the province's wines. Includes membership information, event listings, winery links, and a newsletter.
  
• Royal de Maria - A winery specializing in icewines, with information about current offerings, awards, and news, plus company information and photographs of the vineyard.
  
• EastDell Estates - Winery, store, and bistro in Beamsville offering tastings, tours, dining, and event services. Details the busy event schedule, wine list, wine education information, and a description of the facilities.
  
• Strewn Winery - Joe Will and Jane Langdon offer specialized tours and wine country cooking classes at this attractive Niagara-on-the-Lake facility.
  
• Bellamere Country Market & Winery - Fruit wine producers located in London, Ontario. Ordering, location and tour information.
  
• Rush Creek Wines - Produces Kosher fruit and maple wines as well as mead. Includes product descriptions, ordering, and recipes. Located in Aylmer.
  
• Thomas & Vaughan Winery - Micro winery at the foot of the Niagara Escarpment near Vineland. Old vine production and novel sweet wines, also sells juice for winemaking. Niagara West. Website has events, order form, wine profiles.
  
• Daniel Lenko Estate Winery - Grower-turned-vintner working with some of Ontario's oldest vinifera vines in Beamsville, Niagara west. Offers a history, wine list, and directions.
  
• Archibald Orchards and Estate Winery - Located east of Toronto in apple country, producing fruit and apple wine and ciders. Product listings and awards, plus events, and recipes.
  
• Caroline Cellars Winery - Produces white, red, fruit and dessert wines in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Includes product and event information.
  
• Konzelmann Estate Winery - Maker of Germanic white wines, and complex reds, including a signature riesling, late harvest wines and icewines. Located in Niagara-on-the-Lake, includes tours, events, wine listings, and a family history.
  
• Quai du Vin Estate Winery - Estate winery offering fruit wines, sparkling cocktails, sparkling wines, icewines, maple wines, wine jellies, and traditional reds and whites. There are driving directions, event listings, and online ordering.
  
• Southbrook Winery - Wines vinted from Niagara-grown grapes: winemaker of the year, 1999. Website has news, events, winelists, directions (map). North of Toronto.
  
• Château des Charmes - A family-owned producer of premium wines including icewine. Detailed product listings with awards, château tours and events, news, and recipes.
  
• Stonechurch Vineyards - Smaller producer of blends and popularly priced varietal wines. Active event schedule. Niagara-on-the-Lake.
  
• Esson Estates Winery Co-op - Nonprofit co-op making grape and fruit wines in Brampton. Includes instructions on how to make wine, event listings, and membership information.
  
• Florence Estate Winery - Small winery producing reds and whites in Langton. Includes information about the company, estate, staff, and events.
  
  

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