Best Winter Wine Tasting Experiences in Ontario

A couple going on the Vintage Hotels Wine Trolley Signature Tour in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Celebrate the season with the best winter wine tasting experiences in Ontario! Sample Niagara’s famous icewines and enjoy a fabulous weekend at Vintage Hotels. Our exclusive getaway packages infuse your stay with the unforgettable beauty and artisan winemaking of Niagara!

A 2016 Riesling Special Select Late Harvest wine being served at Big Head Wines.

Big Head Wines

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For over 20 years, Big Head Wines has been delighting palates with their full-bodied, character-rich portfolio of fantastic Ontario wines. Amateur sommeliers will appreciate the upgraded Portfolio Tasting Experience, where guests can enjoy a guided tasting of 12 wines led by a Senior Tasting Associate.

Wine barrels inside The Hare Wine Co. in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

The Hare Wine Co.

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The Hare is one of Niagara’s premier wineries and is renowned for its stellar portfolio of VQA wines. Their tasting experiences vary from large group tastings to exclusive one-on-one guided tastings with expert staff.

Take home a bottle of their 2019 Frontier Vidal Icewine—a rich, fruity dessert wine to warm your bones and thrill your tastebuds this winter!

Snow on the vineyards at Bella Terra Vineyards in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Bella Terra Vineyards

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Nestled along the Four Mile Creek, the sprawling vineyards of Bella Terra Vineyards represent generations of exceptional winemaking at this award-winning winery. Drop in for their signature Bella Terra Tasting, featuring four exquisite VQA wines.

Indulge with a bottle of delightful light bubbles and a splash of citrus, courtesy of their Sparkling Rosé.

A winter wine tasting hosted at Château des Charmes in the Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Château des Charmes

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If we could say one thing about Château des Charmes, it would be that their tasting experiences are anything but boring! This French-inspired estate winery offers a wide variety of tastings, with delicious pairings that include gourmet snacks like locally produced chocolates, Canadian artisan cheeses, and charcuterie.

Enjoy your own tasting at home with a bottle of their 2020 Chardonnay, a classic old-style wine that contains complex notes of citrus, melon, and popcorn butter.

A wine tasting bar at Cave Spring Vineyards in the Niagara Benchlands.

Cave Spring Vineyard

With four decades of winemaking excellence under their belts, Cave Spring Vineyard continues to produce outstanding wines that embody the complex character of the Niagara terroir. Choose from a range of tasting experiences for your next visit, from a classic four-flight tasting to a wine and cheese hour that’s sure to impress any wine lover.

Take home a taste of Niagara with their 2022 Riesling, a 100% Ontario-grown wine that features citrus notes of lime and orange.

A wine tasting flight at Sue-Ann Staff Estate Winery in Jordan Village.

Sue-Ann Staff Winery

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Famous across Ontario for their delectable icewine varieties, Sue-Ann Staff Winery is backed by the Staff family’s 125 years of grape growing experience and Sue-Ann’s commitment to excellence. Visit them for their daily tasting flight, where you can select three of their premium wines to enjoy.

You can’t go wrong taking home a bottle of their 2017 Howard’s Icewine Vidal, an award-winning icewine that profiles rich, fruity notes of lemon peel, orange marmalade, and peach jam.

Celebrate Exceptional Niagara Wine with Vintage Hotels

Plan an exclusive getaway with us and take advantage of our fabulous Wine Trolley Tour! You’ll visit three of the wineries featured here for exclusive tastings. Book online today or contact our friendly staff for assistance.

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