Niagara Bench: A Wine Journey to Ontario’s Best Kept Secrets
5 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Explore one of Ontario's most celebrated wine regions, the Niagara Escarpment’s Bench. Known for its unique microclimate, the Bench provides the ideal conditions for crafting some of the province’s finest wines. Nestled between the towering Niagara Escarpment and Lake Ontario, the region offers not only stunning vistas but also a perfect environment for growing cool-climate varietals like Chardonnay, Riesling, and Pinot Noir. This scenic tour will take you through vineyards set on sloping landscapes where ancient limestone soils add a distinctive character to the wines. Learn about the terroir that gives Bench wines their signature minerality and elegance, while indulging in tastings at select boutique wineries. Whether you're a wine connoisseur or a casual enthusiast, you'll enjoy an intimate journey through this picturesque wine country where tradition and innovation meet to create extraordinary vintages.
- curated by our very own Marko Masonovich
What to Expect
Private tour
3stops
5 hrsduration
Stop at:
13th Street Winery
45 min Admission included
Visit our contemporary tasting bar and enjoy a guided tasting of our award-winning wines. Wander our expansive grounds with a glass of wine and discover the sculptures and artwork that adorn our property including the John Mann Gallery. Our outdoor Bistro is open seasonally for lunch. And of course, no visit is complete without a trip to the 13th Street Bakery. Discover our famous butter tarts and other fresh baked goods. Try our jams and jellies made with Niagara produce and shop our selection of culinary items, giftware and artisanal cheeses.
Stop at:
Malivoire Wine Company
45 min Admission included
Malivoire Wine Co. is proud to be named '2021 Winery of the Year' by Wine Align's National Wine Awards!
We are farmers first! Excellence in winemaking has long been our hallmark, but that alone won’t make a winery great. Choice fruit from highborn vine varieties rooted in flourishing vineyards is mandatory.
Malivoire currently draws the largest share of its grapes from several vineyards comprising a combined 40 hectares. These are located within the Beamsville Bench, Lincoln Lakeshore, Vinemount Ridge and Twenty Mile Bench Sub-designated Viticultural Areas, which lie within the Niagara Peninsula’s Niagara Escarpment Subappellation.
Stop at:
The Good Earth Food and Wine Co.
45 min Admission included
Join us in our newly renovated and climate-controlled Tasting Room for flights, wine by the bottle or glass, and light snacks. With a dazzling view of the escarpment and no reservations required, we provide casual elegance at its best. Enjoy year-round sunset views or take in live music throughout the summer months. Our Tasting Room is the perfect backdrop for any occasion, whether it’s a date night, getting together with friends, or simply exploring the best in regional wine and food.
We offer our full wine list, as well as three bespoke flights to choose from:
Whites: Betty’s Blend, Chardonnay, Viognier
Pinks: Aria, Pinot Grigio, Rosé
Reds: Gamay, Pinot Noir, Merlot
What's Included
INCLUDED
Bottled water
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Wine samples
NOT INCLUDED
Gratuities
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Melody Motel13065 Lundy's Lane, At Townline Road, Niagara Falls, Canada, L2E 6S4
Westlane Motel13127 Lundy's Lane, Niagara Falls, Canada, L2E 6S4
Comfort Inn St. Catherines2 Dunlop Dr, St. Catharines, Canada, L2R 1A2
Best Western St Catharines Hotel & Conference Centre2 North Service Rd, St. Catharines, Canada, L2N 4G9
The Inn at Lock Seven24 Chapel St S, Thorold, Canada, L2V 2C6
White Oaks Resort & Spa253 Taylor Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada, L0S 1J0
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