Peller Estates Winery
290 John St. E., Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, ON L0S 1J0
Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Peller Estates Winery is one of the oldest in the area, as it was first established in the 1920s by a Hungarian immigrant. The award-winning winery specializes in riesling, chardonnay, and ice wine, a special variety of wine produced in the harsh winter climate of this region of the Great Lakes. Wine lovers shouldn’t miss the estate while traveling to the Niagara region of Ontario, Canada.
The basics
Many visitors to the Niagara region are surprised that grapes grow well in the harsh winter climate, but Peller Estates specializes in ice wine. This dessert wine is made from grapes that have frozen on the vine, which creates a more concentrated flavor. There are many ways to enjoy the wines at Peller Estate: at the tasting room, in the Winery Restaurant, on a tour, and during special events and seminars, such as painting evenings and vineyard hikes. The Winery Restaurant features farm-to-table cuisine, has beautiful views of the vineyards, and matches the food with the estate’s wines.
Travelers can visit Peller Estates Winery individually, or include it on a more extensive day trip around the wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Things to know before you go
There is a fee for wine tasting at Peller Estate.
Reservations for the restaurant are recommended.
Private dining can be arranged for special occasions or a more intimate experience.
Themed dining events are periodically held at the restaurant.
How to get there
Peller Estate Winery is just southeast of central Niagara-on-the-Lake, and near the banks of the Niagara River that feeds into Lake Ontario. Guided winery tours are a convenient way to visit, or you can drive there. From Niagara-on-the-Lake, follow Queen’s Parade until the junction with John Street East. Drive a short distance along that road until you see the small side road leading to the estate.
When to get there
Peller Estate is open every day, with extended evening hours on Fridays and Saturdays, and the Winery Restaurant is open for lunch and dinner daily. Special events are held throughout the year, so check the schedule ahead of time.
Visit Fort George
While in the area, history enthusiasts shouldn’t miss the Fort George National Historic Site. Here you'll see historic reenactments of life during the early 19th century, when Canada and the United States were briefly at war. There are also beautiful views across the Niagara River to the US, and across Lake Ontario—you can see Toronto on the other side when the air is clear.
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