Outstanding houses in 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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Region DNA
The character of Niagara-on-the-Lake
Based on 91 wines with structural data
Style profile
Broad range with a recognisable character
FEM score distribution
Based on 13 rated wineries in this region
Flavor territory
Most frequent primary flavor groups
Style breakdown
Wine style frequency · Bar length = relative count
Top grape varieties
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
VisitNiagara-on-the-Lake wineries worth the stop
The 6 best critic-rated producers in Niagara-on-the-Lake with a cellar-door address, ranked by their highest critic score. Check opening hours and book tastings ahead.
- 01Konzelmann
1096 Lakeshore Road, L0S 1T0, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada
Critics' peak 92 · Wine Spectator · Wine Enthusiast · Vivino
- 02Peller Estates
290 John Street East, L0S 1J0, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada
Critics' peak 91 · Decanter · Wine Spectator · Wine Enthusiast
- 03Château des Charmes
1025 York Road, L0S 1P0, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada
Critics' peak 90 · Decanter · Wine Spectator · Wine Enthusiast
- 04Riverview Cellars
15376 Niagara Parkway, Niagara-on-the-Lake, L0S 1J0
Critics' peak 90 · Wine Advocate · Vinous · Vivino
- 05Reif Estate Winery
15608 Niagara Parkway, L0S 1J0, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada
Critics' peak 89 · Wine Spectator · Wine Enthusiast · Vinous
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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.
Producers in Niagara-on-the-Lake
Wineries in Niagara-on-the-Lake
- Reif Estate Winery — distinction
- Stonechurch — undiscovered
- Château des Charmes — distinction
- Small Talk — honest
- Konzelmann — distinction
- Riverview Cellars — distinction
- Frogpond Farm — honest
- The Hare Wine Co — honest
- De Simone Vineyards — honest
- Khush — undiscovered
- Josephs Estate — undiscovered
- River Bend CA — undiscovered
- Queenston Mile Vineyard — honest
- Peller Estates — distinction
Restaurants in Niagara-on-the-Lake
Restaurants in Niagara-on-the-Lake