I have to give this place another star. Even though my first experience overall wasn't great (as you can read in original review) I really like their wine! I had picked up some bottles without tasting them the last time I was there that were on clearance. I figured they would be crap and I could just use them for cooking. Boy was I wrong! I absolutely loved the 2006 Chard. The other bottles were just alright but the Chard was fantastic! I called up to see if they had any left - they did - so I hightailed it down to pick up a case. While I was there I again noted that the property is lovely, the tasting room cozy, and Rebecca very sweet. And decided that they deserve a forth star. read more

We came here for the Niagara New Vintage Wine Festival over the weekend. We drove into the parking lot and quickly realized that they were setting up for a wedding. The whole party was there and the were setting up chairs on the lake. It looked like a nice enough venue for a wedding. However, it did not seem like we received great attention in the tasting room. I think that they should closed their tasting room while a wedding party was there, I know that if I was having a wedding I would not like other random people to show up in the middle of it. The wine overall tasted okay, their labels were somewhat tacky, but the theme overall was pretty, and at least they were consistent in sticking with it throughout their collection of wine. The festival tasting also came with a food paring which was a strawberry risotto that was quite overcooked and rather subpar. read more

Legends is a very good winery that is worthy of a visit. The negatives here, whether you read reviews here or elsewhere, revolve around three issues. These are the same three issues that exist in many wineries. Once the cat it out of the bag (I.e. The winery has created some of its own headaches that can't easily be undone), guests must look a bit beneath the surface of the reviews. Legends... 1. Does weddings. This can either go well or a thousand varieties of wrong. Does a server who doesn't properly address a wedding guest who is already mad because she likely over spent on a 500$ dress create a bad winery? Probably not, but all day long wineries take on potential profits and problems with weddings, restaurants, produce stands, and breweries. 2. Takes on too many wine styles. While this can provide a measure of support needed to survive a harsh winter, it can also create brand dilution. Surprisingly, one of these that you don't see in this region- a Petit Verdot, is quite good here. Sometimes the treasures get lost in the crowd. 3. Has a space that has fallen behind the crowd in terms of style. Yes, a metal building that is a part of the winery was probably appropriate 20 years ago. Today, fancier digs are often demanded, yet don't be deterred. Within the less-than-glamorous tasting room is also a Chardonnay that just won platinum at the Canadian National Wine Awards. At 18.95 a bottle, it is a steal. If you are about the wine, this is an excellent stop. Not as much for the aesthetics. read more

Cute winery. A bit disorganized due to the Grape and Wine weekends but everyone was super friendly..though not too knowledgeable. Did not get to try the wines we wanted but did not want to add to the ciaos. Would like to return on another weekend maybe. After Grape and Wine. read more

This is a review for a wedding. The winery itself is okay, wines are decent (though overpriced), the setting is beautiful, especially by the water. We got married there in August 2014. Perfect sunny day, great photos, very scenic, etc. The wedding coordinator, Jennifer, was very sweet, understanding and patient with us - we are big fans. Why the two stars? The "kitchen" of this place and the so called "chef" have no idea what is happening. Apparently, they also can't count to 120 - even with 5 no-shows, there was still not a full plate of food for every guest. Some tables were missing meat, other tables were missing the fish, etc. We were lucky in a sense because we got the family style and people were able to share and cut things in half. In my humble opinion, when you pay close to $200 per plate, you should at least not be left hungry. My other star comes off from the owners, their attitude, and absolute lack of concern for their reputation. You paid us the moneys, we'll never see you again, have a nice wedding or don't, because we don't care. True, you don't get married every day but that's not how any business should treat its customers. They have a beautiful venue and they bet on this, so that they can slack on other things, and charge you per every sneeze. The most ridiculous part was probably the pay in full two weeks in advance and no refunds for no-shows policy 'because the chef has already purchased the food' (which you'll never get btw). Or keeping the open bar closed 'because there are plates on the tables' (?!?) hmm. Finally, the DJ, oh Ryan, please never yell in the face of your guests, especially older ladies. Also, don't ask people to give you music if you don't intend on playing it. Overall, we love the winery's location and set up. However, there are major issues with the way they run the wedding business. Unless these are addressed, this beautiful spot will eventually have less and less weddings. read more

How unfortunate that such poor customer service is offered from a lovely venue. The owners (Mr. and Mrs. Lizak) are very difficult people to deal with. Jen the coordinator is a lovely person and a toxic work environment is not where she should be. If I was her - I too, would be 'fearful' to ask the owners questions or voice my opinion. Wedding planning was confusing leading up to the wedding as you never knew what the "real" answer was to your question. While the process was confusing in the months preceding the wedding, we had particular difficulty with the management the day before while setting up, and even throughout the wedding day. In fact, several of our family and close friends were harshly spoken to, even yelled at, while setting up and being served dinner. Legends recommended specific companies for decor, linens, DJ - that they work with frequently. DECOR: The lights set up were not the lights I specifically asked for. I showed the owner a picture and she confirmed she had them. - The bulbs were not uniform and look haphazard on the tent ceiling - The initial light set up started an electrical fire and burned the prongs on one end of the plug. Mr. Lizak angrily told my dad that he (my dad) better take those lights down because "they are not up to fire code". My dad has NOTHING to do with the lights nor did he know the vendor. He called me while I was getting ready the morning of, asking for the owner's phone number (talk about stressing bride out!). That is not the father of the brides job. DJ: - the sound in the tent was sub-par and unfortunately the head table and some other tables could not hear the important speeches. I requested the DJ to turn the sound up but he said he "maxed" it out. How frustrating! Has this DJ not set up a great sound system for a wedding before? LINEN: - Linen Company brought in swatches for me to choose from. I chose one. They promised me that they would bring it in. I would just have to pay extra money. So I did. I walked into the reception tent and the linen was NOT the promised linen.They have paid me back the "extra money" ... but how sad, knowing they were dishonest with me the whole time. THE CHEF RAN OUT OF FOOD. Uneven portions, rotten salad, gluten free/vegan meals forced on guests who should have had meat, people went home hungry. I was very clear how many people were at the wedding and what the allergies/food issues were! Upon request for the golf cart by the groom (in between meal courses), the owners son very angrily responded that it was not possible. Meanwhile, it was in the contract that we had access to the cart at anytime and someone was in fact standing by to help at that time. I'm not sure why the immediate response is always so curt and unprofessional?! Legends coffee was not good. My mom had to bring some in. Legends dessert was not good. My friend brought in the dessert table. May I suggest that Legends change their wine labels? The devil/woman with heels + cleavage is just not classy for a wedding. I understand its vogue and risqué and appropriate for a girls night out or a fun party - not a wedding. Also, we did not receive the proper amount of purchased wine leftover from the reception. My family and friends brought excellence to our wedding day. Legends Estates winery most certainly did not. We are choosing to remember the great things about the day. Thankful for the weather, beautiful setting, family, friends, yummy coffee and desserts. I feel like Legends banks on the fact that it's a beautiful wedding venue near the lake and once the "full price" is paid ... there is lack of care and respect to the customer. I would not want any couple and their family to go through what we experienced. My husband and I actively discourage searching couples from choosing this venue until these issues are addressed in earnest. It's not worth the trouble. read more

I attended a wedding at legends in early August and had a wonderful time! The food was delicious we had chicken stuffed with feta and spinach that was absolutely amazing. The venue itself is beautiful and the sunset was spectacular. The employees were very helpful and always looked like they were having fun. I would highly recommend this venue for those looking to hold an event and I plan on coming back to check out their wine store :) read more