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Hernder Estate Wines

4.2 (17 reviews)
Closed • 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Nicole H.

This was hands-down our FAVOURITE winery (out of 8) on our trip through wine country. Unfortunately, it was also our first stop and it set us up for a little disappointment down the road. :( Bev led us through the buildings and educated us on the history of the property, the history of the proprietors, and on the process of wine making while providing us with very generously poured tastings. She was knowledgeable and just absolutely lovely to have as our guide. As we made our way around we got to see the family and employees at work which was really cool. I love how the place has such a warm, family-centred feel through it. The wines were fabulous and so were all of the sweet things like jams and salad/bread dressings that we sampled. My friend also got some chocolates there which were apparently very good since they were all gone before we got to the car! The prices for the wine and wares are VERY reasonable here. If I have visitors again that want to see the wine country, this place will be the place I will take every one of them, every time. It was fantastic. I expect to also go back to stock up when I need some wine again. So worth the hour or so drive! I just can't rave about this place enough.

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Henry of Pelham Family Estate Winery - Wine

Henry of Pelham Family Estate Winery

4.5(23 reviews)
1.2 km
•$$

I've known about Henry of Pelham for almost 35 years and I've known Daniel Speck, one of the owners…read morefor close to 30 years. This is the fourth time I've been to their winery and they never disappoint. As a group of consultants from the LCBO we were greeted with an array of wines and an in depth tour. Fortunately, we were able to see their operation that most don't get to see. Their wines are top notch and highly recommended. You won't be disappointed.

Visited Henry of Pelham on Saturday afternoon at 4pm on a hot July day. It was directly after…read moregoing to 13th Street Winery which had such a positive vibe. In hindsight, nothing really wrong with a vineyard being more wine focused with no outdoor festivities going on. They do apparently have events but not when we were there. We came for the wine, had heard they won awards and honestly it was disappointing. We did not go on a winery tour, this is a review of the wine tasting room and flight of wines. The staff was as knowledgeable and kind as can be. Group of 4 each got a customized wine flight of three wines along with a small bag of popcorn. Staff again was super helpful in suggestions for the flight and even offered a sample to help choose the flight. My $15 flight was the Speck Family Reserve Riesling, Speck Baco Noir and Vidal ice wine. Their tasting room is in an old farm house with art upstairs along with ample seating. The Vidal ice wine, a deep amber color, was complex with strong apricot, honey and peach. This was a treat. Perhaps I need to spend more time training my palate to appreciate Baco Noir but this was tough to get through. Drinking a wine probably shouldn't be a task. The Riesling was tart like crabapples. I did find the Three of Hearts rose to be pleasant. Surprising as I'm not a big fan of rose. The rest of our group which included two from Italy were not impressed with the wines. Had high hopes for Henry of Pelham as it's such a well renowned brand. Maybe we tested the wrong wines, should have focused on what they won awards for but they were the ones suggested to us. Before we departed we visited the well aged vines and paid respects at a small loyalist cemetery on their grounds where one of the original Speck brothers is also buried.

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Henry of Pelham Family Estate Winery - Daniel Speck imparting his wisdom

Daniel Speck imparting his wisdom

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King's Court Estate Winery - Ontario Wines

King's Court Estate Winery - Ontario Wines

4.8(4 reviews)
3.5 km
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5 - Service, the female "server" was very friendly and knowledgeable. Sorry, I did not get her…read morename! 3 - Atmosphere, wines Contrary to what I thought, King's Court is NOT a new winery. It's been around for DECADES, producing wine and providing grapes to other wineries - even to some out in PEC. Lowdown - Due to the very favourable Google reviews, King's Court has been on my to-visit list of wineries. I knew it was small, but when I saw that the tastings were inside a trailer - albeit a dressed up one - I was a bit disappointed. Pics online showed primarily outdoor tastings, so that's what I assumed the setting was esp since the weather was soo nice! The tasting trailer reminded me of a classroom. It also looked like someone was in the middle of unpacking bottles, so it wasn't some kinda clean, pristine or nature setting where wine is usually enjoyed. Tastings were $15/3 x 2oz samples, quite typical nowadays. Rep wasn't super strict with the limit of 3, so that is always appreciated...and the way it should be. She also offered me wines that weren't on the menu that they were low on stock on, so that was very nice. I had a Riesling, Rose, Black Knight, and a coupla others. Riesling was very petrol-y which I didn't expect and wasn't a fan of. Of course, this is all subjective, so perhaps other people would enjoy this. I like Rieslings that are more easy drinking, with fruity, floral notes. Apparently this petrol/alcohol-y taste is more common with aged Rieslings and that's what this was, a 2016. Rose was soo dry for me that I couldn't finish it. And I usually finish all my samples! Overall, very welcoming staff member, in a very casual setting. Perhaps their wines are for a more mature palate?? Lemme know!

Took a trip out to experience the German Festival and was not disappointed, had an amazing time…read morewith excellent wine and food and will definitely be taking another trip out to experience this again The Atmosphere for the event was perfect and even exceeded my expectations

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King's Court Estate Winery - Ontario Wines - 2012 Sauvignon Blanc Wins Silver - at 2013 All Canadian Wine Championships

2012 Sauvignon Blanc Wins Silver - at 2013 All Canadian Wine Championships

King's Court Estate Winery - Ontario Wines - Award Winning Niagara Wine Grower Producer - 6th & 7th Generation Vintners

Award Winning Niagara Wine Grower Producer - 6th & 7th Generation Vintners

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13th Street Winery - Sunny Pranzo at the winery

13th Street Winery

4.3(58 reviews)
3.9 km
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This place is cool. We went on a Saturday and there was a band playing with people sitting out on…read morethe lawn, drinking wine and listening to the music. There's a food area that smelled delicious and plenty of wine tasting going on, but honestly I passed all of that and headed straight to the back where the bakery lives. I was on a mission to find the best butter tart in the area. Best butter tart is obviously subjective, but the line at the bakery was a pretty good indication I was in the right place. The butter tarts were delicious, and I also picked up a small butter tart cake. It looked pretty innocent until you tasted it. So rich and decadent that you only need a small piece. Next time maybe I'll actually try the wine.

A few reasons to consider stopping by this winery for a visit, among the many wineries in the area:…read more - Butter Tart: they are famous for their butter tarts. My friends from Toronto bought a bunch to take home to their friends, it's just that popular and good. Yes, you are at a winery, but get a coffee and enjoy the tarts. Yum! - Art Gallery: they have an art gallery which is free admission, with some quality exhibits. - Sculpture Garden: Besides the indoor exhibits, they have outdoors sculpture too that is quite interesting. Be sure to take some time to walk around and admire them. Also, in the gift shop they have several of their wine in cans. I find it great to buy them as souvenirs for friends back home. A lot easier and lighter to carry, and I am able to bring gifts for more friends, since if I buy bottles, I can only buy two.

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13th Street Winery - Truffle Fries

Truffle Fries

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Pearl-Morissette - Tuna

Pearl-Morissette

4.4(36 reviews)
6.0 km
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Not a flavour explosion kind of night but one that stays with you…read more Every dish here feels intentional. Contemporary, nature-driven, and deeply rooted in local ingredients, from vegetables to proteins, you can really taste the freshness in everything. Nothing is overly complex or trying too hard, but each plate is balanced, rich, and built to highlight the main ingredient properly. Every element on the plate actually makes sense together. Nothing extra, nothing wasted. It's minimal, but thoughtful. Subtle, but not forgettable. I liked every dish that came out. (Though personally... maybe a touch too much butter for me ).They also give you sourdough from their RPM Bakery, which pairs really well with the sauces. And I lowkey still miss the sea buckthorn dessert.. Service was amazing. Calm, attentive, and just fits the whole experience. I went with the Garden Drink Pairing (non-alcoholic). Not every drink was for me, but a few stood out and I really appreciated the creativity behind the whole pairing and the effort to mimic the complexity of wine. The pairing complements certain dishes really well, tbh. It was actually fun to taste how both the drink and the dish shift depending on whether I sipped before or after a bite. If you're a wine drinker though, I'd say go for the wine pairing. You'll probably enjoy it more. A very grounded experience overall. Not loud, not flashy, just quietly well done.

This was hand down one of the best food experiences I have had. The restaurant is farm to table and…read moreyou can tell. Everything was phenomenal the host was amazing. It's well worth of the two Michelle's stars. The restaurant is tucked away on a farm the spot itself feels very cozy but in a rustic way! We had the tasting and standouts were the halibut...can I just say the umami in that dish was out of this world Also the venison with the beet sauce was jaw dropping my good. Honestly some of the best food I have ever had.

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Pearl-Morissette
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Harbour Estates Winery

Harbour Estates Winery

4.3(15 reviews)
7.8 km
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My friend made reservations here for a group of 5 before heading to Niagara Falls. The reservation…read morewas on a Saturday in June at 12:15pm. We bought a package which consist of a group winery tour and tasting, gourmet pizza, dessert and a $10 voucher that can be used towards any wine purchase. The staff here are all super friendly and generous. The tour guide informed us that this is a family owned and operated winery. He was very informative on how they make the wine and showed us around. We tasted 4 different kind of wines each. I must say all 4 of their wine tasted delish (or maybe I was just thirsty from the hot weather, doubt it). After our wine tasting, we were seated out in the patio for lunch. When we received our pizza, we were surprised by how hugeeee it was and it even came with salad. I was just expecting a slice of pizza and be hungry after. We each had our own pizza were struggling to finish it. I was able to try all three kinds of their pizza because my friends and I had chosen different ones. My favorite was the White which came with creamy Alfredo sauce, topped with mozzarella cheese, chicken, spinach and goat's cheese. Next, we were given our choice of dessert: ice cream or brownie cheesecake with icecream. I think there's some ice wine in the ocean cream as well. Some of my friends chose the ice cream option because they wanted something light (because they were so full from the pizza). I chose the brownie cheesecake with ice cream and it was just the perfect amount of sweetness and tasted amazingly good. I also liked how they serve the desserts with strawberries. The strawberries were really sweet and I feel like they were freshly picked from the farm. They also have a huge selection of wines and jams in their store to choose from! I had such a great experience here with the wine tour and food and will come back!

I love this sweet Vidal ice wine here! And it's only $15 on sale as of 1/25/2025 for 375 mL until…read moreit's sold out. Amazing price and amazing full sweet ice wine. Their other ice wines are good also but my favorite was Vidal w full flavor and smooth taste. Only 12% alcohol content but I can't taste the alcohol which to me make it a really good wine and is great for me bc I prefer almost zero to 5% alcohol. They also sell jelly and soup and tea and cookies among other snacks. Open and free parking as well as free WiFi. Their fried ice cream for Discovery Pass was amazing. No one make fried ice cream in most places so this was a treat!

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Harbour Estates Winery
Harbour Estates Winery
Harbour Estates Winery

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