Discover the top 100 best red wines of Niagara River 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 Niagara River and the best vintages to taste in this region.
VQA sub-appellation of Niagara-on-the-Lake bordering the river (red Queenston silty-clay shales, long gentle east-facing slopes, convection-current regulation). Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc are the signature Bordeaux reds — concentrated ripe dark fruits with extended ripening, fine tannic structure. Chardonnay is the signature white, elegant and fresh; Riesling a complement; early budbreak.
