Wine Tasting Page

		Wine connoisseur, wine collector or just beginning? We are pleased to offer our guests complimentary wine tasting coupons from our partnering Estate Wineries. Along with a complimentary map which we will also provide, you can easily organize your own wine tours.
	Old Ivy Walk is a favourite place to stay for many wine connoisseurs, judges, buyers and wine writers. We are glad to share our own special knowledge of the Niagara wine regions.
	Click here for an interactive map to help plan your winery tour.
The Wineries along the Niagara Parkway are easily reached via bike path.


Click on the logo image on the left to visit the winery web site.
	Estate wines and unusual offerings such as their versatile Catastrophe series of wines dedicated to their collection of family cats.
	Wines are crafted from grapes grown on their own vineyards including well-structured single-vineyard wines, artisanally produced rare and unique wines and bold reds built for aging.
	Family-owned and operated; the finest grapes are hand-harvestedfrom their surrounding vineyards; most of the wines are made with the traditional Italian appassimento style of drying grapes; panoramic vistas of our Niagara escarpment.
	Of particular interest are the wines from the Red and Black Paw Vineyards, which reflect the unique terroir of the two different soils on the estate.
	Believing that natural balances build stronger vines that can survive without chemical pesticides and herbicides, Frogpond is Ontario's first winery to produce certified-organic wine and the only one that produces organic wine exclusively. The winery also gets its electricity from a renewable energy source.
	Emphasis on environmental stewardship; grapes are hand-picked and hand-sorted.
	Lakeside vineyards producing consistently good and award winning wines. The Konzelmann family have produced wines in Germany since the 19th century.
	Enjoy a variety of innovative wine tasting experiences including the popular Art of Wine & Food tasting; excellent restaurant as well as simple "plates" that can be ordered and shared on the terrace in season.
	A variety of tasting room experiences complete with themed flights, blind tastings, food pairings and a new sensory wine garden.
	The only winery that exclusively makes Icewine; recipes for cocktails, etc. A fun experience.
Other interesting wineries that DO NOT provide complimentary tastings:


	Don't let the exterior fool you, there is actually a table inside the barn where you can pull up a chair and sample some wines. One warning: you may get talked into helping out thinning a few vines of Pinot Noir before you leave. A telephone call before is wise to make sure the tasting room is open.
	Big Head has moved from "virtual" to official winery status. The cellar door is open for tastings Wednesday through Sunday from 12-6 pm, or if that doesn't suit then please make an appointment.
	100% fruit and berry wines (no grape wine added); dry dessert wines and an amazing hard cider.