Wine

Raise a glass to great grapes and grains

 

Take Ontario’s longest growing season, add intense summer heat balanced by cool Lake Erie & Lake Huron breezes and what do you get? A perfect breeding ground for amazing cool climate wines. 

 

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Must-sip Stops

Aleksander Estate Winery

  • 1542 County Road 34
  • +15193262024

At Aleksander Estate Winery the focus is on making small batch, high quality wines that capture and reflect the characteristics of each vintage. Family owned…

Alton Farms Estate Winery

  • 5547 Aberarder Line
  • +15198992479

Welcome to Alton Farms Estate Winery, where their wines are handcrafted at Aberarder Vineyards from 100% estate grown grapes. They offer over seventeen…

Windsor-Essex Barrels, Bottles & Brews Trail

  • Across Essex County
  • 1-800-265-3633

Barrels Bottles & Brews are booming again in Windsor Essex! As the birthplace of whisky in Canada, the tradition continues today with a new generation of…

Black Bear Farms of Ontario Estate Winery

  • 1137 County Road 20 West
  • +15197336289

This family estate winery specializes in fruit wines made from their very own berries and fruit. By knowing first the fruits and berries with the family’s…

Blueberry Hill Estates

  • 1195 Front Street
  • +15195862256

From what was once only a high bush blueberry farm, Blueberry Hill Estates has grown into something much more. Dale and Angie Vranckx have turned the estate…

Bonnieheath Estate Lavender & Winery

  • 418 Concession 12 Townsend Road
  • +15194437125

At Bonnieheath Estate Lavender, they provide a small farm experience through culture and education from field to final product. Join them for an…

Borrelli Cellars

  • 485 Erie ST
  • +15199977144

Established in 1948, Borrelli Cellars is a full service, professional on-premise winery dedicated to providing customers with the highest quality product…

Burning Kiln Winery

  • 1709 Front Rd
  • 15195869858

Rooted in the agricultural significance of tobacco and Norfolk County, Ontario, Burning Kiln offers a vision of this VQA region’s bright future. The…

Cheers to the Coast Trail

  • 1455 Venetian Blvd

When fall colours start to flood in across the coast, it’s the perfect time to cozy up to a hearty campfire and savour locally inspired craft beer, hard…

Colchester Ridge Estate Winery

  • 108 County Road #50 East
  • +15197389800

Known by its acronym CREW, Colchester Ridge Estate Winery is family owned and operated by wine maker Bernard Gorski and wife Nancy. Everyone at CREW strives…

Colio Estate Wines

  • 1 Colio Drive
  • 15197382241

Established in 1980, Colio Estate Wines is one of Ontario's first wineries. Located in Canada's warmest wine growing region near the sunny shores of Lake…

Cooper's Hawk Vineyards

  • 1425 Iler Road
  • +15197384295

Cooper’s Hawk Vineyards, an estate winery located in the Lake Erie North Shore viticulture region, is focused on crafting high quality affordable wines grown…

Dancing Swallows Vineyard

  • 8704 Essex Road 9
  • +15197362576

Dancing Swallows Vineyard has a passion for creative wine making. During the late spring until the early fall, the “outdoor tasting lounge” is open for a…

Dark Horse Estate Winery

  • 70665 B Line
  • 15192385000

Surrounded by the beauty of Huron County and incredible one-of-a-kind architecture, their winery will give people a chance to leave the everyday with all its…

Early Acres Estate Winery

  • 9494 Pioneer Line
  • +15193549070

At Early Acres Estate Winery, they believe in enjoying life’s special moments with family and friends. The best way to do that is with a visit to their…

Erie Shore Vineyard

  • 410 Country Road West 50
  • +15197389858

Erie Shore Vineyard is a family-run estate winery located in picturesque Harrow on the banks of Lake Erie. The vineyard opened its doors in 2002 and has been…

Essex County Wineries

  • 71 Division Street N
  • 15198188159

An all-in-one winery website showcasing the wineries of Essex County plus restaurant information, event listings and travel information. If you are planning…

Essex Pelee Island Coast Wine Country

  • Across Essex County
  • 1-800-265-3633

Stay for a day, a weekend or a week! Indulge in the many places to see and things to do along the Essex Pelee Island Coast Wine Country. Your itinerary…

Frisky Beaver Wines

  • 455 Radical Rd.
  • +14502328371

It started as a dream...then a lot of wine drinking, some serious thoughts, more wine drinking, and some outlandish plans. What were we thinking! After…

Hounds of Erie Winery

  • 377 7th Concession Road
  • 15194209097

The Hounds of Erie Winery is Canada’s first virtual winery/cidery. Founded in 2015, the winery/cidery is owned and operated by winemaker Mat Vaughan and…

Inasphere Wines

  • 1454 Front Rd
  • +15194105930

Inasphere Wines is a small farm winery in St Williams Ontario. Primarily a quality based vegetable farm they look to continue their values into their new…

J.P. Wiser's Distillery

  • 2072 Riverside Dr. E.
  • +15195615596

A perfectionist in all his undertaking, J.P. Wiser used only the finest ingredients and demanded the highest standards for his signature Canadian whisky…

Maiden Lane Wine & Spirits

  • 494 Pelissier Street
  • 2262461230

Indulge in a world of fine wines and spirits at Maiden Lane Wine & Spirits in Windsor, Ontario. This boutique wine shop offers a carefully curates…

Mastronardi Estate Winery

  • 1193 Road 3 East
  • +15197339463

Situated on a 100 acre historical vineyard in the heart of Lake Erie North Shore DVA. The elegant winery boutique offers daily tastings of award winning VQA…

Muscedere Vineyards

  • 7457 County Road 18
  • +15197381145

Muscedere Vineyards is a family owned and operated vineyard which hand-harvests only the best grapes from their vineyard to produce premium wines. They take…

North 42 Degrees Estate Winery

  • 130 County Road 50 East
  • +15199842684

North 42 Degrees Winery welcomes you to discover their passion for wine making, the natural beauty of their surroundings and warm southern hospitality. As…

Oxley Estate Winery

  • 533 County Road 50 East RR #1
  • +15197383264

Oxley Winery is nestled on 38 acres in the historic hamlet of Oxley. This renovated 1920’s barn is now reminiscent of the grand houses of that era…charming…

Paglione Estate Winery

  • 724 County Road 50 East
  • +15197380597

Paglione Estate Winery is nestled in 40 acres of land with 10 acres of vines along the shores of Lake Erie in the Essex Pelee Island Coast (EPIC) wine…

Paradigm Spirits Co.

  • 100 Kellogg Lane
  • 5196596060

Gin, vodka, rum and whisky for cocktail lovers and discerning sippers. Seasonal spirits with unique flavour profiles.  A new paradigm in distilling…

Pelee Island Winery

  • 20 East West Road
  • +15197242469

Pelee Island Winery is Canada’s largest estate-owned winery with approximately 700 acres of vineyards. The vineyards are located on Pelee Island, Canada’s…

Pelee Island Winery Pavilion

  • 20 East West Rd.
  • +18005973533

The Pelee Island Winery Pavilion is the hub of activity on Pelee Island and during the Spring, Summer and Fall. Join us for an interactive wine tour, wine…

Quai Du Vin Estate Winery

  • 45811 Fruit Ridge Line
  • 15197752216

At Quai du Vin Estate Winery the focus is the established winemaking and retailing operation that feature and compliment the vineyard and the scenic…

Private Wine Dome Experience

  • 45811 Fruit Ridge Line
  • 15197752216

Embrace the magic of winter at Quai du Vin Estate Winery (future home of SKYE CHASE Estate Winery) with their exclusive Wine Dome experience. Step into your…

Rush Creek Wines

  • 48995 Jamestown Line
  • +15197735432

Nestled along the North Shore of Lake Erie is Rush Creek Wines. Many fruit varieties are grown at the winery; including Blackcurrants, Elderberries…

Sanson Estate Winery

  • 9238 Walker Road
  • +15197269609

Established in 1997 and just a short drive from Windsor, ON and Detroit, MI, Sanson Estate Winery is the second stop on the Essex County Wine Trail! From…

South Coast Wines

  • Multiple locations
  • +15194109463

Ontario South Coast is home to award-winning grape and fruit wines, fresh fermented hard ciders, and exceptional craft-brewed beers and spirits that truly…

Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery

  • 7258 County Road 50 West
  • 15197389253

The Mitchell family welcomes you to sample handcrafted 100% VQA wines at their lakefront destination winery. Situated on 52 acres of land, the retail centre…

The Rum Runners Tour

  • Ouellette Ave.
  • +15199905379

Go back in time to the Roaring Twenties as costumed actors tell the story of prohibition and Windsor’s connection to gangsters like Al Capone and the Purple…

Toast the Coast Wine Trail

  • Multiple locations
  • +15194109463

Ontario’s South Coast is home to outstanding wineries that are open or tastings, tours and exciting events. Follow the South Coast Wines Toast the Coast…

Union Ten Distillery

  • 656 Dundas Street
  • 2269185162

At Union Ten Distilling, the premier distillery in London, ON, we are enthusiastic about small-batch spirits — those liquors that were lovingly created…

Viewpointe Estate Winery

  • 151 Country Rd.50 East
  • 15197380690

Viewpointe offers wines from "a different pointe of view". One of the main draws of Viewpointe, besides the delicious wines, is the patio. Located on a bluff…

VIN Winery

  • 1241 South Malden Road

Local winemakers Nolan Bernard and Bronson Goodfellow set out to create wines that were drinkable, unique, balanced and distinctly local using all Colchester…

Vivace Estate Winery

  • 5141 Concession 5 N
  • 15199972576

Vivace Estate Winery invites you to experience wine-tasting at its most enjoyable in an atmosphere of casual elegance. Choose from a wide range of new red…

W.E. Trolley

  • P.O. Box 1327
  • +15197382224

Whether you're a couple looking for a romantic day, an individual looking for an adventure, a small group of friends, or a family wanting to spend a fun…

Wagner Orchards Estate & Winery

  • 1222 Concession 8 W.
  • +15197234807

Stretching back to 1986, this once small "pick-your-own" farm has expanded into becoming a premier family agricultural destination! Raising their own beef…

Wave Limos & Tours

  • 5483889283

Enjoy a safe, stylish, socially distanced day of sips and suds with your family and friends. Wave provides luxury transportation services with full and half…

WindsorEats

  • 400 Erie Street East
  • +15199825212

Let WindsorEats guide you to where to eat and drink in the Windsor region and throw some fun your way during one of our tours, events or festivals…