Discover the top 100 best wines of Niagara Lakeshore of Niagara-on-the-Lake as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Niagara Lakeshore and the best vintages to taste in this region.
VQA Niagara Peninsula sub-appellation (Welland Canal to Niagara River, 3 km inland, glacio-lacustrine clay-silts and deltaic sands on Halton till and Queenston shale): signature Riesling, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir as cool-climate kings — rich fruity aromas balanced by chiseled acidity, mature and full expression of late-ripening varieties. Cabernet Franc and Gamay Noir in reds. Lake Ontario tempers cool summers and warmed nights, extended growing season.
Colourful, lively reds with a deep purple robe, supple tannins and high acidity. Intense aromas of black cherry, blackberry, plum, coffee and characteristic smoky notes. Dense palate, tense finish. Nearly banned in France, it is the signature of northern Canadian reds (Ontario, Nova Scotia) and the north-eastern US (New York). French hybrid created in 1902 by François Baco in the Landes (Folle Blanche × Vitis riparia Grand Glabre).
wines from the region of Niagara Lakeshore go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef fillet in a crust, tartiflette (from a real savoyard) or whole duck casserole with white wine.
