Niagara Bench: A Wine Journey to Ontario’s Best Kept Secrets
St. Catharines
About
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 sele...
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Wine samples
Gratuities
Important Information
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Service animals allowed
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Niagara Bench: A Wine Journey to Ontario’s Best Kept Secrets
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About
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 sele...
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Wine samples
Gratuities
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Itinerary
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13th Street Winery
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.
45 minutes
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Malivoire Wine Company
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.
45 minutes
3
The Good Earth Food and Wine Co.
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