With over 60 amazing Niagara wineries and picturesque landscapes, the Niagara on the Lake wineries, 21 of them and 15,000 acres of land they cover, are probably the best and most visited. And they were the first to open their doors to tourist visits and wine routes.
NOTL, as “Ontario’s Prettiest Town,” is home to numerous popular inns, bed and breakfasts, historic sites and attractions, the world-renowned Shaw Festival, and many neighborhood wineries.
The major wineries featured here are famous for the quality of their wines and the premium grapes they produce. They won countless prestigious awards at various world exhibitions.
The wineries in the city of Niagara on the Lake are just a 30-minute drive from the mighty falls, and many can be seen by driving down the Niagara Parkway. During the trip you can see thousands of hectares of vineyards and orchards, and dozens of charming places and remarkable mansions.
The best wineries in Niagara on the Lake are visited by thousands of visitors annually, drawn by their beauty, picturesque landscapes, old and vintage wineries, state-of-the-art facilities, wine festivals, events, and numerous seminars and wine tours available.
Niagara on the Lake wineries are surrounded by the Welland Canal, Escarpment, Niagara River and Lake Ontario and are grouped into two areas: one below the Escarpment and the other group surrounds the town of NOTL.
NOTL wineries with their tours available as Trolley Wine tours, World Wine Tours, Crush on Niagara; It is a great alternative to the overcrowded city of Falls.
These wineries are easily accessible by car or bicycle and are relatively close to each other. Each winery with its unique personality offers an extraordinary experience and many memorable moments.
The top ten wineries in Niagara on the Lake are:
Frogpond Farm – producer of certified organic wine.
Hillebrand Estates Winery is one of the largest and superior wineries in NOTL and Ontario.
Inniskillin Winery offers a free self-guided tour with several stations and a marked tour.
Jackson-Triggs Winery has a modern design with state-of-the-art technology.
Peller Estate is one of the newest wineries in Niagara on the Lake, just a short drive from NOTL.
Pillitery Estate Winery is the world’s largest producer of ice wine.
Reif Estate Winery – 25 years in the winemaking business and world class wine producer.
Joseph’s Estate, are producing specialty and fruit wines.
Chateau des Charmes is a winery that offers a taste of France.
The Stratus winery is a leader in sustainable production.
Many of these wineries are producing an award-winning, gem, and dessert wine called “Icewine.” Icewine is among the best wines in North America made from naturally frozen, hand-selected, and immediately pressed grapes.
The best time to enjoy ice wine is during the winter when the people of this area celebrate the frozen winter harvest and ice wine festival. You can find detailed information about Niagara on the Lake, wineries, and attractions in this all-inclusive tour guide.
