Inniskillin Winery
As the first winery licensed in Ontario, Canada since prohibition, Inniskillin winery represents a a singular commitment to quality and innovation. Inniskillin offers a full collection of fine VQA wines, a symbol that assures quality, content, varietal percentage, appellation and vintage, made by dedicated winemakers and viticulturists committed to producing the best wine in the country. Building on this commitment, the journey continues as Inniskillin continues to play a vital role in exploring new frontiers in wine making while maintaining and enhancing strategic partnerships that benefit viticulture research, education and environmental responsibility. A visit to Inniskillin is a unique experience that blends tours, tasting award-winning vintages, and food into an unforgettable day spent in the Niagara wine region.
Overview
Inniskillin offers a full collection of fine VQA wines made by dedicated winemakers and viticulturists committed to their craft. Building on that tradition, the adventure continues as Inniskillin continues to play a vital role in exploring new frontiers in winemaking and appreciation while maintaining strategic partnerships and forging new initiatives in research, education and environmental responsibility. Inniskillin was also the pioneer in the creation of Ice Wine.
Today Inniskillin owns and operates a lot of vineyards in Niagara.
They are:
- Montague Estate
VQA Appellation: Niagara Peninsula
VQA Sub-Appellation: Four Mile Creek
- Klose Vineyard
VQA Appellation: Niagara Peninsula VQA Sub-Appellation: Niagara River
- Schuele Vineyard
VQA Appellation: Niagara Peninsula VQA Sub-Appellation: Lincoln Lakeshore
- Seeger Vineyard
VQA Appellation: Niagara Peninsula VQA Sub-Appellation: Niagara River
- Brae Burn Estate
VQA Appellation: Niagara Peninsula VQA Sub-Appellation: Niagara River
Hours
SUMMER HOURS – (MAY TO OCTOBER)
Retail Hours – 10:00 am – 6:00 pm – Daily Inniskillin Public Tours: – Every Hour 10:30am to 4:30pm – Daily
WINTER HOURS – (NOVEMBER TO APRIL)
Retail Hours – 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Daily Inniskillin Public Tours: – 10:30 am, 2:30pm – Daily
Winery Tour Schedules
Public Tours
A 45-60 minute tour that takes guests throughout the winery by joining a guide as they explain the history of Inniskillin Wines and wine making process. Tour content is seasonal and reflects the cycle in the vineyards and wine making process. Concluding the tour, enjoy a private structured wine tasting of two Inniskillin premium VQA table wines.
Winter Hours: 10:30 am, 12:30 pm, and 2:30 pm
Summer Hours: 10:30 am- 4:30 pm – Every Hour
Inniskillin Tour (Groups of 8 or more)
This is a 45-60 min tour that takes guests throughout the winery by joining a guide as they explain the history of Inniskillin Wines and wine making process. Tour content is seasonal and reflects the cycle in the vineyards and wine making process. Concluding the tour, enjoy a structured wine tasting of Inniskillin premium VQA wines. These tours a prearranged and must be booked in advance.
Riedel Stemware Experience (Groups of 6 – 13)
This tour takes guests around to taste the difference a glass can make. Producers of glassware for the last 250 years, Riedel teamed with Inniskillin Co- Founders to produce the Vinum Extreme Icewine glass. Along with other varietal glasses in the series, see the true difference the proper glass can make.
Address
1499 Line 3 Niagara Parkway
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario L0S 1J0