Seeing the shrine for St Therese was definitely worth the stop…read more The Wine tasting at the back of the Catholic gift shop made me laugh, but as the bartender said, "Jesus first miracle was turning water into wine." So the ambiance threw me but how often will you see this combo? The Monastery makes a delicious ice wine with a honeyed finish.

I really enjoyed my time at the monastery. The chapel is beautiful with an amazing rose window…read more They have a very nice gift shop. The gift shop also is where the wine tasting is located. The price to sample three wines is very reasonable. Of the three wines you sample a must be the ice wine. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. I would definitely stop in any time I'm in Niagara Falls.

We had an amazing visit at Colaneri. This was by far our favorite winery of the trip that had…read moreamazing wine. Our wine tasting experience was so fun and we felt that we got a good variety of all the wines they had to offer. I did end up purchasing the Sangria which we opened and enjoyed outside. They have a gelato cart which was very popular and I was told it was quite good since I didn't partake but the people I was with did. This winery definitely had the family owned feel as everyone was inviting, enjoyed conversations, and we also got to meet a family member during our wine tasting experience.

Came here for lunch with my wife and my in-laws and overall had a nice experience with a few…read moredisappointing aspects. There was plenty of parking right in front, and the views of the building and vineyard were absolutely beautiful. We were greeted warmly by the hostess when we arrived, and when we requested a table in the shade, she gladly accommodated us. The service throughout lunch was excellent. My wife has a tree nut allergy, and our waitress made sure to inform the kitchen so my wife could safely enjoy her meal without worry, which we really appreciated. We ordered two pizzas and two charcuterie boards. Unfortunately, the charcuterie boards were very overpriced for what was included: each board only had 8 thin slices of salami, 8 thin slices of capicola, a small bowl of olives, and a few small pieces of cheese. Two boards came to roughly $70 before tax, which definitely did not feel worth the price. The prosciutto and arugula pizza was also VERY dry, and surprisingly they didn't even have balsamic glaze or balsamic vinegar available for it. Another waitress brought over some olive oil, but then charged us $3 for it, which honestly didn't sit right considering we explained how dry the pizza was. The location, atmosphere, and service were wonderful, but the food quality and pricing left a lot to be desired. We usually just come here for wine, but we won't be returning.

This is one of my favorite wineries in the Niagara region! I…read morelove all the stories associate with each of the wines, and the staff tell them in such fun and intriguing ways! They have a pretty wise selection of wines from some dryer reds to super fruity fruit wines. Basically something for everyone. And you can't go wrong with such a gorgeous place to enjoy your wine! both the grounds and the interior are meticulously decorated and groomed and it is a joy to spend tine there. Highly recommended a visit here!

A nice little wine store that offers wine tasting. The attendant was very helpful and patience,…read moreoffering a excellent selection and service. We purchased a bottle of wine to take home!

I had a really good tour with Hannah. She was friendly and knowledgeable. I liked the design of the…read morebuilding, the atmosphere and the wine was really good!

My friends and I visited while we were in town for our girl's trip and we enjoyed our tasting!…read moreGabriella was fantastic, and we really enjoyed the Ice Wine and Peach Wine. The prices were reasonable and the place was beautiful! Totally recommend!

We had a fantastic experience at Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery! We started with their wine flights…read moreat the winery tasting room, enjoying the beautiful, relaxing views of the lush vines. The setting was so breathtaking that we decided to extend our visit and grab a bite to eat at the pizzeria side, where we could continue soaking in the gorgeous scenery. The building that the tasting room was in was so cool. It looked like a home and was decorated nicely! You can sit inside or outside on the patio deck. Very family friendly. Beyond the stunning atmosphere, the customer service was top-notch--attentive, friendly, and welcoming throughout our stay. Both the wine selection and craft beers were excellent. Whether you're stopping by for a quick tasting or relaxing over food and drinks while taking in the views, Ravine Vineyard is a must-visit. Highly recommended!

Lovely lunch in the vineyard enjoyed a cab solve with lunch very much enjoyed a medium rare steak…read morefrries. The noche was also very good. If you're in the area highly recommend a lunch stop here. There was a wedding setting up and it looked lovely. Great way to spend the afternoon 4:00 to 5:00 on the ravine. Great service!

Our family of 5 just enjoyed dinner. Our waitress Hope was definitely the nicest waitress we have…read moreever had and made our entire family, including children, feel very welcome! We very much enjoyed walking in the vineyard and overlooking the pond. The savignon blanc was great. We didn't leave any food on the table. All great flavors.

We visited this winery while staying in the Niagara-on-the-Lake region and overall had a pretty…read moremixed experience. The property itself is absolutely beautiful--really well maintained, scenic, and a great place to sit and enjoy the surroundings. That part definitely stood out and felt very elevated. We originally came in for food, and while my meal was good, others at our table were pretty disappointed with theirs. Service was fine, nothing particularly memorable either way, but not a dealbreaker. We also planned to do a tasting, but were surprised to find the pricing was significantly higher than what was listed on the website, which was a bit frustrating and honestly impacted the experience for us. Overall, I'd say it was a decent visit with a gorgeous setting, but a few inconsistencies in food and pricing brought it down. I'd give it 3 out of 5 stars.

Continuing alphabet series representing 2025, P is for Peller Estates Winery. My girlfriend & I…read morevisited Niagara Falls & Toronto in June 2025. We drove up to Niagara-on-the-Lake as I had good things about that area. I asked a local what wineries recommended and was told about Peller. There are about 40 wineries to choose from in Niagara-on-the-Lake, and Peller Estates ended up being an excellent one. We drove up to a large estate with fields. Bartender was friendly. We asked about wine tastings. Bartender mentioned how Canada has ice wine, which American wineries don't have. She let us sample it to see if we liked, which we did and opted to just get the ice wine. Wow, that was a delicious white wine! I wish we had that in the US. But in general, much of the US climate is too warm for ice wine. The grapes are out there to freeze solid. Ice wine needs to be picked below 18 F (-8 C). In Maryland where I live, winter can get cold, but it's inconsistent, some years barely any days below 18 F in Baltimore. Ideally, you want multiple days in a row for a more sustained freeze instead of rushing out for the few hours it might get down to 15 F. On the flip side, it can be too cold in northern Minnesota (where it easily gets below 5 F or -15 C often, which is the lower temp limit) or upstate NY. Also, heavy lake effect snow like that often occurs in Buffalo is problematic. It's a specific microclimate of the Niagara peninsula near Lake Ontario, where it gets cold but not extremely cold too often, not many heavy snowfalls. In the US, near Lake Erie is the sweet spot for ice wine in southwest NY, northern PA, & northeastern OH. Also, northern Michigan near Great Lakes as well as the Finger Lakes region of NY. The lakes moderate the temperatures in the winter if winery is positioned south of the lake, but needs to also be in an area not prone to be slammed by heavy Lake Effect snows like Buffalo. We wanted to sit on the outside, but there was a private event being setup. We sat at a nice table inside the beautiful estate. Afterward, we brought our glasses back to the bartender thanking her and saying the ice wine was excellent. She took the glasses back and said here are 2 clean glasses to take with you thanking us for our visit. This was an excellent experience. Highly recommend a visit to Peller Estates!

Start with price. $48 per person for a four stop tour. About twice the going rate for wine tours in…read morethe region. Tour Stop 1. Conference room where we got a short history from the guide. Sampled a champagne style wine. Stop 2. Balcony overlooking vineyard. the guide told us one type of grapes on the left another type on the right. Two more types behind the building. Sampled a white wine. Stop 3. Barrel room. Short discussion of barrel aging and coopering. Sample cheap blended red wine. Pretty underwhelming so far. Stop 4. Ice room, set to -10 degrees. Room furniture is made from ice. Room is cool, literally and figuratively. Probably the justification for the high tour price. Small sample of cheapest ice wine they sell. Tour ends in the store, what a surprise. I asked to try a different version of the ice wine, tried it, liked it, decided to buy a bottle. Note this was a bit more expensive than the cheap wine we tried. I asked to try a Gamay red wine, tried it, liked it, decided to buy a bottle. Note this was a more expensive than the cheap red wine we tried. I asked to try a different version of the red wine, but this time a different lady said I had to pay $7 for the 1 ounce sample. She also seemed to want to charge me for the previous two 1 ounce samples. I did try it and liked it, and decided to buy a bottle. Note this was even a bit more expensive than the previous wine i bought. Two issues with their sampling pricing. 1. It works out to about $35-40 a glass for a normal glass. that's a lot. 2. Why does the customer have to pay to try a wine they might want to buy. The tour only shows cheap wines so it does not show off any really good, or more pricey, wines. Seem like short sighted marketing to me. Conclusion = over priced tourist trap.

Really lovely lovely winery with friendly staff and lots of options for Ice Wine…read more We had four different Ice wines. They are all home sweet as side of the one spectrum. The most special one is the sparkling Ice red white. Love the red wine nature but ice white taste with sparkling texture.

Our final winery on this beautiful sunny day. The location was just a few miles from Reif. I can…read moresee how biking would be so convenient! We were greeted by Naomi at the bar. ,she asked how she could help us and we said we'd like to get a tasting. She showed us our options and we signed up for three. A Lady brought them to our table with a sheet stating which was which. They didn't have any descriptions of any of the wines, no notes, or flavor profiles. This was disappointing. We just picked based on names, without being able to see if it lived up to what the winemaker expected. In any case, we got the three tastings. They were tasty and good, but we opted not to purchase any. The grounds are nice. This was our Least favorite winery taste wise and socially. Naomi was nice, but wasn't who served us. We didn't get much insight into the wine and there were no notes. This is why the 3 stars.

Went here for my birthday and ended up getting a flight of wine each, Catawba was my favorite being…read morea sweet wine drinker. The server was very nice and informative whenever I asked questions. They have candles and other items for sale along the walls, we ended leaving with a candle and lotion along with some wine. Had a great time and will come here for their summer bands

I did a tasting here. Nice on the inside. Fun tasting with a tree that held the glasses. Definitely…read morewanna go back if I'm in the area.

We visited this winery because I love their ice wine. Not as sweet as many other ice wines, it is…read morereally refreshing fruity. Accompany with the cheese balls, it's perfect for snack or light lunches. The winery is very welcoming with garden beds of roses , including many rare, find varieties. The main building has a lovely staircase brings all the elements together to give a very comfortable atmosphere. Including a complimentary sparkling wine, we tried nine different ones. We love the red wines the most.

Used to the higher end wine regions we were skeptical of coming to this winery, specially after…read moretrying a few of other local wines at a restaurant the day before. We arrived and were greeted nicely and sat by a window with beautiful views. Brian took care of us in a big way, Elbe was super informative and fun. The wines were from good to aceptable, the sparkling Blanc the Blanc one of our favorite and the Merlot was pretty good too. My least favorite was the Gamay Noir. The Riesling was not bad but unexpressive... At the very end we got to tried the 2020 Chateau des Charmes EQUULEUS which I like, it's more of a dry and complex wine but not an easy drink so it might not be for everyone. The ICE-wines were very good, I guess this is what they are really know for. At least that what this region is able to do well. Concluding, service by Brian top notch, sparkling wines good, other wines aceptable and the ice wines very good.