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PENINSULA RIDGE ESTATES WINERY

ORGANIZED CRIME WINERY (THE)

Situated on the Beamsville Bench, visitors will enjoy views of gently sloping vineyards and Lake Ontario. This small, family-owned winery specializes in wines made from estate-grown grapes that allow variety, vintage and terroir to be expressed in every bottle. Consistently winning several National Wine Awards every year, they’ve earned WineAlign’s ‘Top Ten Small Wineries in Canada’ in 2020, 2021, 2023 & 2024.

West Niagara’s leading wine and culinary destination, Peninsula Ridge is the perfect “first and last stop” when touring Wine Country Niagara! World renowned for producing racy yet rich Sauvignon Blancs, brilliant Chardonnays and sensational Bordeaux reds, Peninsula Ridge beckons with its grand Queen Anne Revival Victorian mansion and stunning views of Lake Ontario and the Toronto skyline.

4043 Mountainview Road, Beamsville L3J 2E2 905-563-9802 organizedcrimewinery@gmail.com organizedcrimewinery.com

5600 King Street West, Beamsville L0R 1B0 905-563-0900 info@peninsularidge.com peninsularidge.com

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REDSTONE WINERY & RESTAURANT

PUDDICOMBE ESTATE WINERY

Established in 1797 in the heart of Winona, the Puddicombe family is a historical icon in the Niagara region. Our winery is dedicated to making quality wines, ciders and sangrias. Our boutique offers unique gift items and locally produced products, with a café that offers fresh-baked goods and seasonally offers food with the added touch of a live local musician. Puddicombe Estate is a family-run winery and farm. Visit us to experience our wines in a rustic setting.

Moray Tawse’s pursuit of terroir brought him to Redstone Winery & Restaurant in Beamsville, renowned for its distinctive red clay soil and stones that result in unique and award-winning wines with depth and character. Visit year-round for tastings at the Wine Shop, or a meal at the Restaurant, known for focus on locally sourced, seasonal ingredients and picturesque views.

1468 Highway 8, Stoney Creek L8E 5K9 905-643-1015 info@puddicombefarms.com puddicombefarms.com

4245 King Street, Beamsville L3J 1E4 905-563-9463 info@redstonewines.ca redstonewines.ca

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RIDGE ROAD ESTATE WINERY

RIDGEPOINT WINES

A boutique winery on a picturesque vineyard producing small-lot, hand- crafted wines, family owned since 1875. Visit the cozy tasting room or outdoor patio to pair wines with cheese or charcuterie, and try the signature red “Call Me A Cab”. Don’t miss live music Fridays & Saturdays all summer and keep an eye on the website for seasonal events.

One of the first sibling winemaking teams in Niagara, Mauro Scarsellone and Anna Gottartdo, is now celebrating 29 years in Niagara. Focusing on Old World Italian Traditions, this duo planted Nebbiolo, Corvina and Rondinella among their vineyard making Ridgepoint one of a handful of Ontario wineries making wine in the Appassimento, Ripasso and Prosecco styles.

3900 Cherry Avenue, Vineland L0R 2C0 905-562-8853 info@ridgepointwines.com ridgepointwines.com

1205 Ridge Road, Stoney Creek L8J 2X5 289-649-0353 wine@ridgeroadwinery.ca ridgeroadwinery.ca

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