Discover the top 100 best red wines of Four Mile Creek of Niagara-on-the-Lake as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the red wines that are popular of Four Mile Creek and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Central VQA sub-appellation of Niagara-on-the-Lake (largest sub-appellation of Niagara Peninsula): Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Pinot Noir reign in full-bodied reds — profile of ripe dark fruit aromas, structure supported by excellent sunshine. Chardonnay, Riesling and Pinot Gris in whites with very ripe fruit aromas. Moderate climate with cool nights, sheltered from the lake under the escarpment, aromatic complexity.
Simple, rustic whites with a characteristic foxy taste, a pale golden robe, a direct palate and moderate acidity. Signature labrusca aromas of English candy, wild strawberry, fresh grape and vivid herbaceous notes. Distinctive heritage profile. Still found on heritage trellises in the Cévennes and northern Italy; commercially banned in France since 1935. American hybrid white grape derived from Vitis labrusca, obtained around 1869 in Illinois.
