LCBO Food & Drink Autumn 2025

Niagara Peninsula

With Nicholas Gizuk, Inniskillin Niagara Estate Winery

Winemaker. Precisionist. Blend master. Nicholas Gizuk brings the heart of an athlete and the mind of a scientist to every bottle. At Inniskillin, he champions a hands-off, earth-forward approach honouring the vines, embracing the fruit and crafting VQA wines that speak for themselves.

Inniskillin Niagara Estate Winery / INNISKILLIN.COM

Favourite local market or shop?

DeVries Fruit Farm in Fenwick is a family favourite for their pick-your-own fruit, fresh pies and (hands-down) the best apples in the region. For something unique, Oliver and Rust in Fonthill is a dreamy vintage lifestyle shop right next to Iggy’s Pub, home to a killer craft beer list and drool-worthy poutine.

Cheese? Cheese Secrets in Niagara-on-the-Lake and Upper Canada Cheese Company in Jordan.

DeVries Fruit Farm / 825 Canboro Road, Fenwick Oliver and Rust / 137 Highway 20 E, Fonthill Iggy’s Pub / 115 Highway 20 E, Fonthill Cheese Secrets / 38 Market Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake Upper Canada Cheese Company / 4159 Jordan Road, Jordan Station

What’s a little-known local activity to try?

Take a ride on the Lakeside Park Carousel in Port Dalhousie. It’s a nostalgic treasure for just a nickel. Then walk the pier, grab a bite and take in the lake views like a local.

Go-to fall food and VQA wine pairing?

Butternut squash risotto with a glass of Niagara VQA Chardonnay. Creamy, cozy and full of fall vibes.

Sum up your wine region in three words. Go!

Vibrant. Scenic. Elegant.

Look for the VQA symbol. Your assurance of 100 % locally grown grapes.