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NIAGARA COLLEGE TEACHING WINERY

Third-generation brothers Johnny and Charles Neufeld are now leading Palatine Hills Estate Winery with the same maverick spirit as their father. Their founding principle remains the same: winemaking begins in the vineyard, which is why the Neufeld family has carefully cultivated and tilled the sloping 115-acre terrain for over 5 decades. Come enjoy their award-winning wines surrounded by vines, off the beaten path. “We’re made for the wild, and with wine, we’re never lost.” PALATINE HILLS ESTATE WINERY

Housed in the Wine Visitor + Education Centre at Niagara College, Canada’s first commercial teaching winery offers a portfolio of intensely flavoured wines by winemaker Allison Findlay. While visiting the winery, be sure to inquire about Small Batch Ciders, Craft Spirits from the Teaching Distillery and the award-winning Teaching Brewery.

LOCATION 135 Taylor Road Niagara-on-the-Lake L0S 1J0 905-641-2252 ext. 4070 winestore@niagaracollege.ca ncteachingwinery.ca

HOURS May – October

LOCATION 911 Lakeshore Road Niagara-on-the-Lake L0S 1J0 905-646-9617 office@palatinewinery.com palatinehillsestatewinery.com

HOURS Open 7 days a week

Daily 10 am – 6 pm November – April Sunday to Friday 11 am – 5 pm Saturday 10 am – 6 pm

Sunday – Thursday 11 am – 5 pm Friday & Saturday 11 am – 6 pm

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PELLER ESTATES WINERY & RESTAURANT

PILLITTERI ESTATES WINERY

Experience wine country at the ultimate wine and food lover’s playground. Offering unique experiences daily, including Niagara’s only igloo-like lounge where you’ll taste Icewine at -10°C, the harvest temperature of our Icewine grapes. Enjoy fare crafted by Executive Chef Jason Parsons at one of our exclusive dining events, at The Winery Restaurant, Terrace Wine Bar, or during an immersive experience.

Family-owned and -operated by three generations of the Pillitteri family since 1993, it has become the largest estate producer of Icewine and continues to receive worldwide recognition for wine quality with over 1,000 awards. Winemaker Aleksandar Kolundzic crafts fresh Pinot Grigio and Gewürztraminer, as well as age-worthy Cabernet and Merlot. Don’t miss the barrel cellar, which showcases suspended stainless steel chairs and a monolithic concrete table. Try our wood oven pizzas at BarrelHead Wine Pizza Patio.

HOURS Sunday – Thursday 10 am – 7 pm Friday & Saturday 10 am – 9 pm Please visit our website to confirm hours

HOURS Daily 11 am – 7 pm Subject to change Visit website for more information

LOCATION 290 John Street East Niagara-on-the-Lake L0S 1J0

LOCATION 1696 Niagara Stone Road Niagara-on-the-Lake L0S 1J0 905-468-3147 winery@pillitteri.com pillitteri.com

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QUEENSTON MILE VINEYARD

RAVINE VINEYARD ESTATE WINERY

A new and exciting winery experience in Niagara-on-the-Lake. We’ve re-imagined the traditional tasting room and created a lounge free of pomp and circumstance. Savour a wine and food pairing by our winery chef. Minimal intervention approach to winemaking. Focused on Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and sparkling wines from one of Niagara’s most awarded vineyards atop the St. David’s Bench.

Ravine Vineyard Estate is a timeless destination that is steeped in family legacy and agricultural heritage. Our fifth-generation family farm is home to our organic vineyards, award-winning culinary experiences, kitchen garden and grocery, community gatherings, weddings and events in our new 4,000-square-foot event and celebrations building.

LOCATION 963 Queenston Road Niagara-on-the-Lake L0S 1J0 905-684-6453 info@queenstonmilevineyard.com queenstonmilevineyard.com

HOURS Summer Daily 11 am – 6 pm Winter Daily 11 am – 5 pm Wine & food experiences offered daily

LOCATION 1366 York Road St. Davids L0S 1P0 905-262-8463 info@ravinevineyard.com ravinevineyard.com

HOURS Please visit our website for our current restaurant, tour and tasting hours

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