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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. PILLITTERI ESTATES WINERY

Former Grape King Lou Puglisi and his family have grown grapes here in the heart of Wine Country since 1974. Sample our award-winning Bella Terra reserve wines, everyday classic wines, and discover why our Icewine was voted Best Sweet Wine in North America. Relax with a glass of wine paired with a delicious charcuterie board at our Patio Wine Bar, or get the VIP treatment with a Bella Terra tasting in one of our barrel rooms! PONDVIEW ESTATE WINERY

HOURS June – September 10 am – 8 pm October – May 10 am – 6 pm

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

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

LOCATION 925 Line 2 Niagara-on-the-Lake L0S 1J0 905-468-0777 info@pondviewwinery.com pondviewwinery.com

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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. QUEENSTON MILE VINEYARD

Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery is a beloved destination that is steeped in family legacy and agricultural heritage. Our fifth-generation family farm is home to our organic vineyards and winery, award-winning culinary experiences, sprawling kitchen garden and grocery, community gatherings, and distinct wedding and special event venues – including Niagara-on- the-Lake’s newest 4,000-square-foot event and conference centre.

HOURS Summer 10 am – 6 pm Winter 11 am – 5 pm Wine & food experiences offered daily

HOURS Our winery operations vary by season. Please visit our website for our current retail, restaurant and tour hours

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

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

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RIVERVIEW CELLARS ESTATE WINERY

REIF ESTATE WINERY

One of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s founding family wineries, founded in 1982 by Ewald Reif and later acquired by nephew Klaus W. Reif. Today, Reif produces wines from its vineyard first planted in 1977. The winery boasts one of the most sophisticated, educational tasting room experiences in Niagara, complete with themed flights, blind tastings, food pairings and a sensory wine garden.

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 a range of wines for every palate made by Winemaker and local Alyssa Bator. Popular varietals include Gewürztraminer, Pinot Grigio, Cabernet Sauvignon as well as a rare Reserve Malbec.

LOCATION 15608 Niagara Parkway, RR 1 Niagara-on-the-Lake L0S 1J0 905-468-WINE (9463) wine@reifwinery.com reifwinery.com

HOURS April – October 10 am – 6 pm November – March 10 am – 5 pm Tours daily 11:30 am, 1:30 pm, 3:30 pm Weekends only November – March

LOCATION 15376 Niagara 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

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