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MEGALOMANIAC JOHN HOWARD CELLARS OF DISTINCTION

The cellars and vineyards of Megalomaniac sit on a 96-acre site in Vineland. Megalomaniac is crafting wines from aromatic Riesling and elegant Chardonnay to exquisite Reserve Cabernets, winning medals in International Competitions. From the highest altitude site in Niagara, you can sip a glass of wine on our patio while enjoying the view. The unique setting is perfect for weddings, corporate groups and private functions.

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

LOCATION 3930 Cherry Avenue Vineland L0R 2C0 905-562-5155

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PENINSULA RIDGE ESTATES WINERY

Situated on a picturesque parcel of land on the acclaimed Beamsville Bench, Organized Crime’s vista of gently rolling vineyards with Lake Ontario in the distance is a sight to behold. Established in 2006, this tiny producer specializes in small-batch, hand-crafted premium wines made from 100% estate-grown grapes. With seven medals won at the 2019 WineAlign National Wine Awards, including platinum and gold awards for Chardonnay and Cabernet Franc, Organized Crime ranked sixth overall in Canada, and second in Ontario. ORGANIZED CRIME WINERY (THE)

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.

HOURS Summer 11 am – 6 pm Winter 11 am – 5 pm Please call ahead on weekdays

HOURS June – October 10 am – 6 pm, tours 11:30 am November – May 10 am – 5 pm Tours by appointment

LOCATION 4043 Mountainview Road Beamsville L0R 1B2 905-563-9802 j_tarasewicz@sympatico.ca organizedcrimewinery.com

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

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Redstone is the latest venture by Moray Tawse and his award-winning winemaking team of Paul Pender and Rene Van Ede. In his quest to explore terroir, he purchased the 38-acre Lincoln Lakeshore property in 2009. The winery is named for its red clay soil and large stones, perfect for late-ripening varietals. The hospitality centre is home to a tasting room, restaurant and patio. REDSTONE WINERY

The Rennies are micro-vintners who own one of the oldest vineyard sites on the Beamsville Bench. Shiraz Mottiar and Graham Rennie hand-craft site-specific Pinot Noir and Chardonnay to capture and reflect the unique terroir of the Rennie vineyard and hand-harvest the Rennies’ best Bordeaux varietal fruit to produce rich, full-bodied and balanced “Super Niagara” wines utilizing a proprietary, natural Appassimento process. RENNIE ESTATE WINERY

LOCATION 4245 King Street Beamsville L0R 1B1 905-563-9463 1-844-563-9463 info@redstonewines.ca redstonewines.ca

HOURS Winery Boutique Daily 10 am – 6 pm Restaurant hours Daily 11:30 am – 8 pm Check website for restaurant’s seasonal hours

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

LOCATION 4260 King Street (located at Malivoire Winery) Beamsville L0R 1B0 905-563-9253 vigneron@rennieestatewinery.com rennieestatewinery.com

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