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BETWEEN THE LINES WINERY

BIG HEAD WINES

Raised on their 50-acre family estate vineyard after immigrating from southwest Germany in 1998, Greg and Yannick Wertsch are farmers turned vintners. The focus on the wine they make is the same as the fruit they grow; quality comes first. Visit them and taste their wines in the heart of Niagara Wine Country at Between the Lines Winery.

Big Head is the first proprietary label under award-winning Winemaker Andrzej Lipinski and family. Focusing on wild fermentation and the Appassimento winemaking method (drying of the grapes) they produce small-batch, high-quality premium wines with uncompromising attention to detail. Enjoy the “Big” or “Biggest” sommelier-led tasting session for a truly unique experience.

LOCATION 991 Four Mile Creek Road RR4 Niagara-on-the-Lake L0S 1J0 905-262-0289 tours@betweenthelineswinery.com betweenthelineswinery.com betweenthelineswinery

HOURS May 1 – October 31 Daily 10 am – 7 pm November 1 – April 30 Daily 11 am – 5 pm

LOCATION 823 Line 6 Road Niagara-on-the-Lake L0S 1J0 905-468-4321 info@bigheadwines.ca bigheadwines.ca bigheadwines

HOURS Daily 11 am – 5 pm Tastings by reservation only

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BYLAND ESTATE WINERY

The Lakeit family – with a half-century of farming history behind them – opened Caroline Cellars in 2002. Focusing on fresh and approachable wines made by Rick Lakeit, the award-winning portfolio includes both white and red varietals, a small selection of fruit wine and critically acclaimed and awarded Icewine. The Farmhouse Café is open for lunch year-round and focuses on relaxed Wine Country fare. CAROLINE CELLARS

Byland Estate Winery is located on a 13-acre vineyard owned by Jackson Bai since 2015. Jackson benefits from 30 years of hands-on experience from grape-growing veterans, nature’s excellent world-renowned terroir, and high-quality old-vineyard vines. Each bottle of VQA-certified wine is hand-harvested and originates from the on-site vineyard. Collaborating with an award-winning Winemaker, along with on-site production and bottling, ensures exquisite wines and dedication to quality.

LOCATION 834 Line 3 Road Niagara-on-the-Lake L0S 1J0 905-599-1682 jackson@bylandestatewinery.com bylandestatewinery.com

HOURS Daily 10 am – 5 pm

HOURS Summer Daily 10 am – 6 pm Winter Daily 10 am – 5 pm

LOCATION 1010 Line 2 Road Niagara-on-the-Lake L0S 1J0 905-468-8814 info@carolinecellars.com carolinecellars.com carolinecellars

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CHÂTEAU DES CHARMES

COLANERI ESTATE WINERY

This family estate winery is set among 35 hectares of pristine vines in the St. David’s Bench. Founded in 1978 by Canadian wine-industry visionary Paul Bosc, the winery continues to innovate with pioneering viticulture research. Wines ranging from well-structured single-vineyard wines to bold reds built for aging are crafted by Amélie Boury from grapes grown on the winery’s own farms using sustainable farming techniques.

A family-owned Romanesque-style winery with a panoramic view of the escarpment and vineyard that produces premium VQA wines from hand-harvested grapes. The large portfolio of red, white and dessert wines are mostly made in the traditional Italian Appassimento method of drying grapes, which include Ripasso, Amarone and Recioto styles. The Piazza creates a picturesque atmosphere transporting you to the heart of Italy. That feeling lingers as aromas from the production area greet you for your indoor personalized tasting experience.

HOURS Daily 11 am – 6 pm

LOCATION 1025 York Road Niagara-on-the-Lake L0S 1P0 905-262-4219 info@chateaudescharmes.com chateaudescharmes.com

LOCATION 348 Concession 6 Road Niagara-on-the-Lake L0S 1J0 905-682-2100 info@colaneriwines.com colaneriwines.com

HOURS Daily 11 am – 6 pm Reservations recommended

Tastings by appointment only Reservations online or by phone

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