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!

Their peach wine had me at hello! I enjoyed all of their wine selection. But, the peach variety is…read moresomething I would enjoy on a summer day. It's smooth and not too sweet. The tasting room is just the right size and the service is great. I recommend Konzelmann Estate for a peachy good time.

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.

13th Street is a perfect place for an afternoon in Niagara's wine country, especially for those in…read moreto art and a good outdoor lunch at their Vineyard Kitchen Bistro (100km Foods certified). Before getting in to the full review one important tip - do not leave without getting the butter tarts in their bakery. Outrageous. For those coming only for the wine you may be disappointed. Tasted a Rose Brut, Pinot Grigio, Riesling and Gamay. The Rose Brut was the best of the group, a bit too bubbly but a pleaser. The Pinot Grigio and Riesling were decent, though both lacked structure and were watery. The Gamay, in part due to the heat, was undrinkable. We did not go on their winery tour. Perhaps they have other higher level wines that were not available in the standard flight. Lunch for 4 was really well beyond what I expected. You find an available table then go up to order your food. Wine / drinks are immediately available. They give you a table number and then bring the food to you. Despite it being full on Saturday the service was quite fast. Had a strawberry and goat cheese salad which was plentiful and excellent. Smokey Broccolini salad also recommended. Grilled chicken parmesan was apparently quite good as well. Both the truffle fries basket were superb as was the shareable cheese & charcuterie board. Prices were fair. After a delicious meal listening to live music we headed over to their art gallery and lastly a stroll over to visit the vines. Art installations throughout the vineyard add to the charm. Normally I wouldn't give 5 stars if I wasn't fond of the wine but the full package of what 13th Street offers makes it a must to visit. Perhaps next time I'll dive deeper in to the wines and see if I can find one the fits my palate.

I wandered into Archives Wine and Spirit Merchants last weekend while strolling on James Street in…read moredowntown St. Catharines, Ontario. What a find! This is an eclectic new wine tasting bar and bottle shop that showcases local wines (and some other spirits), mainly from the Niagara wine region. The very personable and knowledgeable owner, Robbie, helped me choose some really special wines, some of which cannot be purchased anywhere else. He told me he often has tasting events with the actual wine makers. He specializes in small local wineries that aren't able to sell in the large government operated LCBO stores. He sells wine by the glass and if you want to buy a bottle and have a glass there, he will recork it with a special gas that preserves the rest of the bottle for later. He also has some specialty food items from local producers. He has indoor and sometimes patio seating. I'll definitely be back to stock up on some wonderful wines, and to try a few glasses of something new. He also has a website, myarchives.ca, if you want delivery. I highly recommend this place!

From the owner: A new way to shop for drinks in Ontario, Archives will feature thousands of local bottles not found…read moreat the LCBO. When safe, a tasting bar, lounge, and outdoor wine garden will compliment the bottle shop. Cheers to a new era in drinks shopping!

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.

We went to Colanieri Estate Winery today…read more They are located in the Niagara winery region off of Concession 6 They were not far away from the Outlets which is where we travelled from prior to going to the winery today We have been there before to purchase wine and take in the beauty of the winery The first look of this spot and you feel you are in Tuscany It is so beautiful The staff are super friendly Inside the store they are very helpful We ended up buying a bottle of their white Stellucha wine and a bottle of their white Sangria We have had the Stellucha wine and it's a very nice taste Not overly sweet and nicely balanced We definitely will come back here again to purchase wine and will need to try their food from their outdoor palazzo

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!

What a treat! As a long time Wayne Gretzky fan, participating in the official tour of this winery…read morewas a lot of fun. Our tour guide Ryann, was a delight. She was pleasant, funny, and knowledgeable. A great addition to team 99. We sampled some wine, and whiskey. The location is beautiful, we experience a warm sunny day with a slight breeze. Afterwards, we picked up some of the sampled bottles to take home. An overall enjoyable day. I highly recommend this location for anyone considering these events. Good time with great friends.

Went to Niagra on the Lake to visit Wayne Gretzky s winery and distillery. This should be on any…read morehockey fan's list of places to visit. The place is very quiet and comfortable with plenty of seating areas inside and out. Outside they have a large reflecting pool with seats all around which is a very nice touch. The seating areas have a very nice display of pictures of Wayne in his Hockey days and a lot of old family photos as well. We did a tasting that included several of their liquors. We tried the red and white Ice Wines, Whiskey and Creams. Let me start off by saying I do not like wine at all.... However the Ice Wines were absolutely incredible! The maple flavored Whiskeys were awesome and rich with flavor while being very smooth to sip. I tried the Butter Pecan Cream (kind of like Baileys) which was a favorite as well. The prices are very reasonable especially with the exchange rate. They have gift shops where wines, whiskey, creams can all be purchased. They also have shirts and other items. I personally loved the hockey stick shot flight. The shot glasses were skates that fit into a miniature hockey stick. They also have a restaurant where I had the best poutine I have ever eaten! I also had the smoked trout sandwich which was delicious. The Caesar salad with kale and capers was awesome! The flavor of the food, the freshness and presentation was second to none. The employees were extremely friendly, helpful and genuinely friendly when you have questions. Wayne Gretzky Estates Winery and Distillery was by far one of the highlights for my trip. This place is worth the visit again. The only down side is they do not ship to the States, so you have to get it in Canada.

Food was delicious! Drinks were fun! Ambiance was great! Slow on service but we were not in a…read morehurry!

Family came here for lunch and we ordered a few pizzas and some burgers. The burgers were good but…read moreavoid the pizzas. The Margarita pizza had way too much salted sprinkled on top of the pizza and blatant store sauce with now flavour. I tried the more adventurous Swarma pizza and it didn't work for me - Zatar spice with chickpeas, yogurt and cheese- avoid. We also did some wine tasting here and liked the Chardonnay but everything else was too dry. Nice ambiance and friendly staff but would not come back.

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!

We had a wonderful tasting experience, and discovered new favourite wines! Great friendly service,…read morevery good wines, and there's a cute throne & crown available for a photo op :) Looking forward to their Events this year, as well as some summer patio time there!

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.

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.