Exploring canadas fertile niagara wine region the new. Explore the wine appellations of ontario lake erie north shore, niagara peninsula, and prince edward county. The pdf links are located on the bottom right of the page. With over 400 acres of landscape waiting to be discovered, youll want to familiarize yourself with the area using this map of niagara falls state park and the surrounding region. Ontario wineries, easy to use interactive map of curated list of. The roads that crisscross the region are in some cases not much more than country farm roads although they are certainly paved and the farms scattered from sidetoside along them.
Discover a complete wine country experience close to the heart of historic niagaraonthelake. Wineries of the niagara wine trail, usa 810 meadworks 1 west center street medina, ny 14103 585 5429810. Take advantage of guided tours, unique wine tastings and great shopping. Topquality varietal wines and blends are now produced using grapes grown in the niagara. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Weve been mapping the worlds wine regions for nearly a decade. A niagara wine label niagara is a lightskinned hybrid variety grown mainly in the northeastern united states, particularly around the great lakes region. It was created in the new york county of niagara in the mid19th century from the concord grape variety probably a cross between a wild vitis labrusca variety and an unknown vitis vinifera. Niagara grapes are a variety of the north american grape species vitis labrusca botanical family vitaceae and are used as table grapes and for wines, as well as jams and juice.
The niagara peninsula has the largest planted area of all viticultural areas in. Download the map for a look at all the wineries in niagaraonthelake. The owners of this cottage winery offer a friendly and cozy atmosphere with wine tasting, tours and boutique. Download appellation profile pdf download appellation map pdf. The wineries of niagara onthelake are a close knit neighbourhood, with each winery being only minutes away from the next. We are celebrated by wine spectator and decanter for our rieslings, but most wine l. Its fun to explore the different wineries and the wine trail does a great job with mapping the choices and describing what each winery. Search for wineries by name, location, region, or wine. Niagara falls map plan your trip to the niagara falls area. Feel free to view the full winery map or download the printable pdf version of our napa. Most are family run, awardwinning estates, set in the majestic natural beauty. The niagara peninsula has the largest planted area of all viticultural areas in canada.
One of niagara s oldest premium wineries located in the charming village of jordan. More ice wine is made on the niagara peninsula than. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Niagara peninsula wine a guide to the wines of niagara. The niagara region lends itself well to growing coolclimate varieties, like chardonnay, riesling, pinot noir, gamay noir, and cabernet franc, along with a list of. Exploring canadas fertile niagara wine region the new york. Boutique wineries in niagara that are worth the drive where. Approximately twothirds of canadas vineyard acreage is situated in ontario, with over. Many offer tasting tours of their smallbatch beers, ciders, and spirits, which are often handcrafted with locallysourced ingredients. Lake ontario is to its north, and the niagara river is in the east, culminating at the great niagara falls.
Niagara wine trail usa niagara falls 2020 all you need to. Niagaraonthelake printable tourist map sygic travel. Niagaras regional appellations include niagaraonthelake and niagaras escarpment. But the area about a halfhour west of buffalo is home to a wine region of depth. Exploring the niagara gorge new york state office of parks. Tour the niagara wine route from the saddle of your bike. The fertile flatland that is used to grow grapes, apples, peaches and other fruits and vegetables. Catharines to beamsville by waheeda harris a visit to ontarios wine country is the perfect way to spend an autumn day or an overnight escape to the area of niagara locals. The 25acre cottage winery prides itself on growing all of the grapes for its vqa merlot, cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc, chardonnay and riesling under the expert. Niagara region is a regional municipality consisting of. Viticulture, or wine culture has begun to take place, with several wineries as part of the niagara wine trail.
The vqa wine country ontario experience that you know and love will be back as soon as it is safe to do so. Twenty valley is the largest wine producing region with over 50 vineyards featuring many of the provinces best, boutique wineries. The provinces has three official winegrowing region, the niagara peninsula, the north shore of lake erie, and prince edward county. Inniskillin was the first winery to receive a winery license after prohibition and was instrumental in developing canadas vqa system. In our interactive map the wineries of niagaraonthelake are each marked by a wine glass. Inn on the twenty twenty valley niagara wine country, on. Most are family run, awardwinning estates, set in the majestic natural beauty of the niagara escarpment. Situated at approximately n43 latitude this prime and diverse appellation is characterized by rich, fertile soils and unique mesoclimates, which provide ideal conditions for producing wine grapes with more complexity and intense flavour than in many warmer. The wineries of niagaraonthelake are a close knit neighbourhood, with each winery being only minutes away from the next.
All winery events for the month of may are cancelled, please call ahead if you need to visit any winery as closures and reduced hours may be in effect. Twenty valley, on official tourism and niagara wineries site. Ontario wine is canadian wine produced in the province of ontario. New state niagara frontier region new york state office of parks, recreation, and historic preservation p. Over 80 wineries will surely increase your sense of. Enjoy premium wine tastings in the awards room and fine dining in the casual setting of the winery restaurant. List of highways in niagara county, new york wikipedia. Catharines to beamsville by waheeda harris a visit to ontarios wine country is the perfect way to spend an autumn day or an overnight escape to the area of niagara locals call the bench on the edge of the niagara escarpment. Over 80 wineries will surely increase your sense of taste, smell and place.
One of niagaras oldest premium wineries located in the charming village of jordan. The niagara wine festival, which occurs annually in autumn, includes tours and tastings at niagara vineyards, concerts, niagara cuisine, artisan shows, and family entertainment. Niagara falls state park map easy download for travelers. The niagara icewine festival in january celebrates ontarios most famous wine in a winter wonderland setting, and the niagara new vintage festival in summer gives. The niagara region lends itself well to growing coolclimate varieties, like chardonnay, riesling, pinot noir, gamay noir, and cabernet franc, along with a list of about 30 more varieties grown in smaller amounts throughout the region. Craft beer with the abundance of boutiquelike, local breweries and distilleries popping up all over, its apparent that the micro movement is alive and well in niagara. With hundreds of different vineyards and wineries, there is something for everyone to drink. Its a national treasure, well worth your trip, but you dont want to waste your time walking around lost make the most of your time. Ontario wine country interactive map of wineries and. See the best attraction in niagara onthelake printable tourist map. Italy is perhaps most famous for the red wines of tuscany, known most commonly as chianti, a region that produces sangiovese wine. The niagara escarpment is still an emerging wine area, with most wineries still trying out new grapes to see work best in the region. The geographical attributes of niagaraonthelake have a meaningful impact on climate.
The niagara wine region spans a distance of about 50 kms 30 miles from winona thru to notl. Boutique wineries in niagara that are worth the drive. It was created in the new york county of niagara in. Niagara countys key industries include tourism as well as argiculture and wine.
Fine vinifera wines such as pinot noir, chardonnay, riesling and cabernet are grown in our region, along with native and hybrid grapes. Download the map for a look at all the wineries in niagara onthelake. Vineyards are of course farms, and so the area can be quite spread out. Most of the vineyards are situated along the niagara escarpment, a low mountain ridge that runs through ontario into new york state.
The niagara peninsula appellation overview diverse terroir, sheltered slopes, lakeside vineyards, a world of character in its wines. Click here for a complete list of all the wineries in new york state. Even so, planning your visit ahead of time or having an uptodate map on hand. The provinces has three official wine growing region, the niagara peninsula, the north shore of lake erie, and prince edward county, although wineries also exist in other regions in ontario. Tastings and tours check website for times and a spacious, comfortable tasting bar. Ontario wineries, easy to use interactive map of curated list of wineries, vineyards and wine events. You can see famous regions as well neighboring wine spots. The highway system of niagara county, new york, comprises 1,673.
Ultimately, the goal is to find and drink better wine. You will find this brochureand othersat most of the wineries, shops and hotels in. New yorks newest major wine region dating back almost 40 years, long island, with its sandy soil and moderate climate, is best known for its superb reds classic bordeaux blends. Its fun to explore the different wineries and the wine trail does a great job. Wine folly offers an extensive collection of wine maps print and digital download.
See the best attraction in niagaraonthelake printable tourist map. Ontario wine country interactive map of wineries and vineyards. Jan 17, 2014 a great way to explore wine is to look at a map. Dec 23, 2015 jordan, ontario wine country on the niagara peninsula of ontario, canada, may sound a little incongruous.
In fact, the niagara peninsula is one of the most acclaimed grapegrowing and winemaking regions in ontario. Please note most locations at niagara falls state park will not register properly on gps units. Get the free printable map of niagara onthelake printable tourist map or create your own tourist map. Enjoy premium wine tastings in the awards room and fine. 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. Perfectly situated in twenty valley, inn on the twenty offers a charming and elegant hotel experience in beautiful niagara wine country. Jun 18, 2014 niagara peninsula is the largest and most productive viticultural area in canada, located on the southern shores of lake ontario. Maps show us the location of vineyard areas and tell us where grapes grow best. Please check this website and our social media channels for updates. From the sleekness of glass and steel, to the warmth of stone and wood, our wineries are expressions of our personalities.
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. The 25acre cottage winery prides itself on growing all of the grapes for its vqa merlot, cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc, chardonnay and riesling under the expert guidance of winemaker eric pearson. Niagara peninsula is the largest and most productive viticultural area in canada, located on the southern shores of lake ontario. Niagara wine tour guides winery tours in niagara on the. Over 55% of vqa ontario wineries are located in the niagara peninsula appellation. Niagara falls is located 420 miles from new york city. You will find this brochureand othersat most of the wineries, shops and hotels in niagara on the. Even so, planning your visit ahead of time or having an uptodate map on hand ensures that. Yet across this expanse of land, our wineries are differentiated by geology, soils, elevation, temperature and precipitation, creating four distinct growing iii subappellations see map nl niagara lakeshore four mile creek st.
There are 20 unique regions with over 350 different grape varieties ranging from light and bubbly. Lake ontario and the niagara river, our wineries share a climate moderated by the escarpment and lake ontario. Each winery tells a unique story, with its own defining characteristics, as distinctive as the wines they create. You can see famous regions as well neighboring wine spots that fly under the radar. The niagara peninsula, part of the ontario province, is the most productive wine region in canada. Vqa ontario the wineries niagara peninsula wineries. Situated between the niagara escarpment and lake ontario, the niagara wine region usa consists of unique geographical characteristics and a microclimate which is suitable for the production of fruit. Niagara wine country is an essential trip for any wine lover. Appealing to sophisticated travellers, inn on the twenty is ideal for.
More ice wine is made on the niagara peninsula than anywhere else on earth, to the point where the region is synonymous with lusciously sweet wine, although many varieties of quality dry wine are also produced. With over 400 acres of landscape waiting to be discovered, youll want to familiarize yourself with the area using this map of niagara falls state park. February 1112, and 1819 sample chocolates paired with wine from a local chocolatier at each participating winery. Niagara wine trail usa by niagara wine trail, usa issuu. Niagara peninsula the niagara peninsula is in ontario s golden horseshoe, encompassing most of the city of hamilton and all of niagara region. Interested in being a supporting associate on the trail. Discover napa valley wineries and popular napa attractions using this easytouse napa valley map. Set among lush vineyards adjacent to the niagara river, inniskillin. Niagara wine trail usa niagara falls 2020 all you need. Its a national treasure, well worth your trip, but you dont want to waste your.
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