LCBO Food & Drink Travel 2026

The Bench Tried-and-True Tour

These three renowned wineries are in fairly close proximity to each other and make a great day tour.

TRY AT HOME

Malivoire Wine Company Beamsville

Cave Spring Vineyard Jordan Savour their excellent cool-climate wines in one of two tasting

Tawse Winery Vineland

Malivoire Gamay VQA, VINTAGES ESSENTIALS 591313, $21.95 Cave Spring Dry Rosé VQA, LCBO 295006, $16.95 Tawse Growers Blend Chardonnay VQA, VINTAGES ESSENTIALS 89037, $24.95

With a focus on organic offerings, this certified sustainable winery is worth a stop to taste and linger. Make sure to take in the view from their stone picnic table.

A hub for renowned rosés, Gamays and more, all of them poured in a welcoming tasting room with rotating events.

rooms—in the winery or out in the vineyard.

SWING BY Redstone Winery & Restaurant (Beamsville) is a sister winery to Tawse that has wine, shared plates, oysters and house-made pasta. Need we say more?! CHRONOS OBSERVATORY Calamus Estate Winery (Jordan Station) hosts many fun events throughout the year. Notably, they are home to a telescope and observatory deck for some of the best stargazing in the area. Check their website for events and dedicated stargazing nights.

Treat yourself

Book in advance for a remarkable experience at Restaurant Pearl

Morissette , which received their second Michelin star in

September 2025. It’s guaranteed to please. Tack on the chef’s table, garden tour and wine or garden (non-alc) pairing options for next-level dining. If a full meal isn’t in the cards, zip by their RPM Bakehouse in Jordan for pastries, coffees and delectable breakfast and lunch options.

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Rosewood Estate Winery Lincoln Sweeten the pot by adding this bee-loving winery to your journey. You’ll find apiary views, crafted mead and a snack menu that’s heavy on the honey since that’s one of their specialties. Look for jars of hot, wildflower, smoked, creamed and nutty honeys plus grab their honey fudge or raw honeycomb.

PEARL MORISSETTE PHOTO BY ALEX CREGLIA

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