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Niagara-on-the-Lake mastered Riesling and icewine where others saw frost as obstacle, then pivoted to prove its reds could age with backbone and restraint instead of relying on residual sugar.

Niagara LakeshoreFour Mile CreekSt. David's BenchNiagara River
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Region DNA

The character of Niagara-on-the-Lake

Based on 91 wines with structural data

Style profile

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Diverse

Broad range with a recognisable character

Niagara-on-the-Lake
Country avg

FEM score distribution

90+ Elite
0
80–89 Great
10
70–79 Good
3
<70 Other
0

Based on 13 rated wineries in this region

Flavor territory

Red fruitTree fruitOakBlack fruitCitrus fruit

Most frequent primary flavor groups

Style breakdown

Canadian Ice Wine
34
Canadian Riesling
27
Canadian Chardonnay
26
Canadian Cabernet Sauvignon
21
Canadian Pinot Noir
18
Canadian Merlot
18
Canadian Cabernet Franc
16
Canadian Syrah
15

Wine style frequency · Bar length = relative count

Top grape varieties

Cabernet Sauvignon69Riesling67Merlot47Vidal42Chardonnay37Cabernet Franc37Pinot Noir30Gewürztraminer22Shiraz/Syrah21Gamay14

Varieties ranked by number of wines · Number = wine count

Most representative winery

The estate whose wines are closest to the regional average — the truest expression of Niagara-on-the-Lake

Josephs Estate

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About Niagara-on-the-Lake

Niagara-on-the-Lake is a wine region in Canada, home to 22 producers tracked on Femente. Its vineyards are led by Cabernet Sauvignon, Riesling, and Merlot, producing Canadian Ice Wine and Canadian Riesling wines with notes of Red fruit, Tree fruit, and Oak. It takes in Niagara Lakeshore, Four Mile Creek, St. David's Bench, and Niagara River.

Niagara-on-the-Lake — good to know

What grape varieties are grown in Niagara-on-the-Lake?
The most planted varieties in Niagara-on-the-Lake are Cabernet Sauvignon, Riesling, Merlot, and Vidal, based on the wines Femente tracks across the region.
What wines is Niagara-on-the-Lake known for?
Niagara-on-the-Lake is known for Canadian Ice Wine, Canadian Riesling, and Canadian Chardonnay wines and flavors of Red fruit, Tree fruit, and Oak.
How many wineries are in Niagara-on-the-Lake?
Femente tracks 22 producers in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Where is Niagara-on-the-Lake?
Niagara-on-the-Lake is a wine region in Canada, taking in Niagara Lakeshore, Four Mile Creek, St. David's Bench, and Niagara River.

Niagara-on-the-Lake

Niagara-on-the-Lake mastered Riesling and icewine where others saw frost as obstacle, then pivoted to prove its reds could age with backbone and restraint instead of relying on residual sugar.

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