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REIF ESTATE WINERY

Reif Estate Winery, founded in 1982, is one of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s founding family wineries. Today, Reif produces award-winning wines & Icewines; some from their oldest vineyards dating back to 1977. This winery boasts sophisticated, educational tasting experiences in Niagara including tastings at our Grande Tasting Bar, Tours, Loft Tastings, and a Sensory Wine Garden featuring a lovely seasonal lunch spot!

LOCATION 15608 Niagara Parkway, RR 1 Niagara-on-the-Lake L0S 1J0 905-468-7738 office@reifwinery.com reifwinery.com

HOURS April – October 10 am – 6 pm November – March 10 am – 5 pm Online advance reservations recommended

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RIVERVIEW CELLARS ESTATE WINERY

SHINY APPLE CIDER HOME OF FRESH WINES

Sam and Lina Pillitteri began converting their Niagara River orchard into a vineyard in the early ‘90s, and opened Riverview in 2000. Since then, Riverview has cultivated a reputation for offering a hospitable experience featuring wines for every palate made by their new winemaker Nick Salvatore. Popular varietals include Gewürztraminer, Pinot Grigio, Cabernet Sauvignon as well as a rare Reserve Malbec.

Situated by the shores of Lake Ontario, in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Shiny Apple Cider is a destination for fun-loving cider and wine lovers. Shiny Apple has become well known for our colourful and casual approach to celebrating cider, wine and food. Come and visit the most colourful and vibrant destination in the heart of Niagara’s fruit- and wine- growing region.

LOCATION 15376 Niagara River Parkway Niagara-on-the-Lake L0S 1J0 905-262-0636 winery@riverviewcellars.com riverviewcellars.com

HOURS April – October 10 am – 6 pm November – March 10 am – 5 pm

LOCATION 1242 Irvine Road Niagara-on-the-Lake L0S 1J0 905-935-3535 info@shinyapplecider.com shinyapplecider.com

HOURS May – October Daily 11 am – 6 pm November – April Daily 11 am – 5 pm

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SOUTHBROOK ORGANIC VINEYARDS

A unique focus on quality, sustainability and design permeate Stratus and enable Winemakers Dean Stoyka and J-L Groux to consistently craft their signature wines, Stratus Red and Stratus White, along with a unique range of single varietal, small-lot wines and Icewine all grown on the estate. Dramatic and innovative, Stratus invites guests to explore these wines through comprehensive tasting flights in their stylish tasting rooms and outdoor terrace. Live DJ on high-season weekends, light fare, thematic events and “backstage tours” scheduled throughout the year. STRATUS

Certified Sustainable, Organic and Biodynamic. Come learn how Quality and Sustainability work together to produce great award-winning wines. Join us in summer for a pizza and a glass of wine. Walk the vineyard with the owner to learn about our green principles. Tastings can be reserved on our website. If you can’t taste the passion, you are drinking the wrong wine.

LOCATION 581 Niagara Stone Road Niagara-on-the-Lake L0S 1J0 1-888-581-1581 info@southbrook.com southbrook.com

HOURS Summer Daily 11 am – 6 pm Winter Daily 11 am – 5 pm

LOCATION 2059 Niagara Stone Road Niagara-on-the-Lake L0S 1J0 905-468-1806 info@stratuswines.com stratuswines.com

HOURS Daily 11 am – 5 pm Hours extended in peak season

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