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17 pin-worthy · 1 iconic

Iconic and outstanding houses in Niagara Peninsula.

The Niagara Peninsula reading

Riesling and Cabernet Franc stake competing claims to Niagara's cool climate, while icewine remains the region's calling card—a singular expression of lake effect and frozen grapes that no other North American terroir quite replicates.

Creek ShoresNiagara Escarpment - OntarioVinemount RidgeLincoln Lakeshore
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Region DNA

The character of Niagara Peninsula

Based on 829 wines with structural data

Style profile

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Diverse

Broad range with a recognisable character

Niagara Peninsula
Country avg

FEM score distribution

90+ Elite
11
80–89 Great
75
70–79 Good
30
<70 Other
1

Based on 117 rated wineries in this region

Flavor territory

Tree fruitRed fruitOakBlack fruitCitrus fruit

Most frequent primary flavor groups

Style breakdown

Canadian Chardonnay
327
Canadian Ice Wine
289
Canadian Riesling
218
Canadian Pinot Noir
201
Canadian Cabernet Franc
159
Canadian Cabernet Sauvignon
141
Canadian Merlot
140
Canadian Pinot Gris
108

Wine style frequency · Bar length = relative count

Top grape varieties

Cabernet Sauvignon548Chardonnay490Cabernet Franc475Merlot458Riesling436Pinot Noir351Vidal186Shiraz/Syrah174Sauvignon Blanc166Gewürztraminer153

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 Peninsula

Niagara College Teaching Winery

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About Niagara Peninsula

Niagara Peninsula is a wine region in Canada, home to 211 producers tracked on Femente, 11 of them rated 90+ on the critic index. Its vineyards are led by Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Cabernet Franc, producing Canadian Chardonnay and Canadian Ice Wine wines with notes of Tree fruit, Red fruit, and Oak. It takes in Creek Shores, Niagara Escarpment - Ontario, Vinemount Ridge, and Lincoln Lakeshore.

Niagara Peninsula — good to know

What grape varieties are grown in Niagara Peninsula?
The most planted varieties in Niagara Peninsula are Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot, based on the wines Femente tracks across the region.
What wines is Niagara Peninsula known for?
Niagara Peninsula is known for Canadian Chardonnay, Canadian Ice Wine, and Canadian Riesling wines and flavors of Tree fruit, Red fruit, and Oak.
How many wineries are in Niagara Peninsula?
Femente tracks 211 producers in Niagara Peninsula, of which 11 are rated 90+ on the critic index.
Where is Niagara Peninsula?
Niagara Peninsula is a wine region in Canada, taking in Creek Shores, Niagara Escarpment - Ontario, Vinemount Ridge, and Lincoln Lakeshore.

Niagara Peninsula

Riesling and Cabernet Franc stake competing claims to Niagara's cool climate, while icewine remains the region's calling card—a singular expression of lake effect and frozen grapes that no other North American terroir quite replicates.

Producers in Niagara Peninsula

Restaurants in Niagara Peninsula

Restaurants in Niagara Peninsula