Niagara On The Lake Wine Tours

Wine Region of Ontario has a "cool climate" which means that at the time of harvest grapes have more concentrated flavors and balanced acidity. In addition, lake effect "caused by lakes Erie and Ontario protects the precious vines from frosts in spring and provides the benefits of a longer growing season in the fall. Add to this the influence of Ontario's land on the quality of the grapes, there are many varieties of grapes can be produced in the four wine regions of Ontario.

Sandy loam soil is found near the shore of Lake Ontario, while silty clay is on the bench areas escarpment. Due to the unique quality of the soils of the Niagara Escarpment vineyards and Lake Ontario have been able to create a microclimate suitable for producing world class wines.

Wine Tours

To experience some of the most incredible wines, you can opt for Niagara Wine Tours on the lake region. These wine tours offer you the thrill of enjoying a lunch or dinner courses at several a picturesque winery. You can choose among the beautiful courtyard settings, bistros with expansive vineyard views, exceptional award winning Niagara on the Lake restaurant.

Hillebrand Winery

Hillebrand is one of the best vineyards of Niagara on the Lake, which captures the essence of wine lifestyle of Niagara in a relaxed and unique environment. Icewine Hillebrand was the first ice wine out of Niagara-on -the-Lake. Ice wine is produced by allowing the grapes to freeze naturally on the vine. Grapes in this state to acquire the optimum level of sugar and flavor. Niagara region in Ontario is currently the largest producer of ice wines. Hillebrand also pioneered the production of Trius in the Niagara region. Trius is a selected blend of the finest Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.

Festival of Grapes and Wine

Wine lovers can also look forward to the Vine and Wine Niagara which takes place in mid-September when the area celebrates the annual harvest of the grapes. More than a hundred exciting events taking place during the celebration of ten days.

Participants have the opportunity of tasting wine , sampling the best of regional cuisine, be entertained by live concerts and enjoy the ceremony of two outstanding parades. If you're visiting in late January, the town of Niagara-on-the-Lake Icewine has a celebration around the grape harvest of icewine.

The VQA (Vintners Quality Alliance) consists of a set of standards for winemaking excellence of the vine throughout the bottling line. All of Ontario VQA wines won his position by responding to demanding standards and then underwent a complete laboratory and tastings. If a VQA wine on its label, you can be sure it represents the authenticity and quality. perfect grapes, a passion for winemaking and obsession with quality is the essence of Ontario wines VQA certified.