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SEPT 13-15 | 20-22 | 27-29 2024
11AM - 5PM
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DISCOVER WINE COUNTRY
Explore the heart of Niagara wine country on an unforgettable self-guided journey. With our Discovery Pass program, you can visit up to 6 top wineries and enjoy unique tasting experiences you won't find anywhere else. Whether you prefer red, white, or something sparkling, we have something for everyone to enjoy, including vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free options.
Check out our ticket tiers below to find the best fit for you, and peruse our list of Discovery Pass pairings to see what’s in store!
Looking to plan your discovery pass route? Click HERE to check out our map.
PLEASE NOTE: Passes are limited to ONE scan per winery. For more information on our Discovery Pass policies, please see our FAQ.
TICKET TIERS
WEEKEND DISCOVERY PASS
$55 Plus Taxes and Fees
6 Unique Tasting Experiences
Any Weekend
FLEX FRIDAY DISCOVERY PASS
$45 Plus Taxes and Fees
6 Unique Tasting Experiences
Fridays Only
FLEX FRIDAY DRIVER’S PASS
$35 Plus Taxes and Fees
6 Non-Alcoholic Tasting Experiences
Fridays Only
WEEKEND DRIVER’S PASS
$45 Plus Taxes and Fees
6 Non-Alcoholic Tasting Experiences
Any Weekend
PARTICIPATING WINERIES
DISCOVERY PASS LISTINGS
1776 Fourth Avenue
St. Catharines, ON
(905) 984-8463 | 13thstreetwinery.com
Outdoors, Walk-Ins Welcome
Groups of 8+ Welcome with Reservation
GAMAYZING BLT IN A BOWL!
Local heirloom tomatoes in a tomato basil vinaigrette with double-smoked bacon, Romesco sauce, micro greens and toasted Con Gusto bakery sourdough croutons. Paired with our Gamay 2021 - winner of the Lieutenant Governor’s Award of Excellence 2023! This pairing makes our Gamay even more gulpable!
*Vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free options available.
FEATURED WINE
Gamay 2021
FEATURED CHEF
Chef Josh Berry
4055 Nineteenth Street
Jordan Station, ON
(905) 562-7080 | 180wines.ca
Outdoors, Walk-Ins Welcome
Groups of 8+ Welcome with Reservation
SIP & INDULGE WITH SMOKED SALMON
With its vibrant acidity and refreshing citrus flavours, our 2021 Sauvignon Blanc is a fantastic companion for a beautiful Smoked Salmon Crostini creating a harmonious balance of flavours.
*Vegetarian option available.
FEATURED WINE
2021 Sauvignon Blanc
FEATURED CHEF
Chef Dunier
JALA-LUJAH! RIESLING WITH JALAPEÑO POPPER
Indulge the fiery fusion with the bacon-wrapped jalapeño popper stuffed with Buffalo cream cheese and our luscious off-dry Riesling with white peach, honey, and lime notes. Let the refreshing acidity harmonize this delectable treat for an unforgettable experience.
FEATURED WINE
2020 Riesling
FEATURED CHEF
Nolaas
3048 Second Avenue
Vineland Station, ON
(905) 562-1212 | alvento.ca
Indoors, Reservations Required
925 Line 2 Road
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
(905) 468-0777 | bellaterravineyards.ca
Indoors, Walk-Ins Welcome
Groups of 8+ Welcome with Reservation
CALM THE FRANC DOWN TOURTIÈRE DUO
Enjoy this tasting duo featuring a Smoked Duck Tourtière and Vegetable Tourtière, paired with our 2021 Calm The FRANC Down!
*Vegetarian option available.
FEATURED WINE
2021 Calm the FRANC Down!
834 Line 3 Road
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
(905) 599-1682 | bylandestatewinery.com
Indoors, Reservations Required
Groups of 8+ Welcome with Reservation
ICE WINE AND MOONCAKE
A tasting full of celebration! To recognize an award-winning year, we are pairing featured awarding wines with the feted Chinese Mooncake. Try it with our Decanter winning 2021 Ice wines. (alternate wines available).
FEATURED WINE
Byland Riesling Icewine 2019
4043 Cave Spring Road
Beamsville, ON
(905) 563-9393 | cavespring.ca
Indoors, Reservations Required
WHERE THERE’S SMOKE… THERE’S WINE!
Sink your teeth into a delicious Montreal Smoked Meat Slider topped with Za'atar + herb slaw, ballpark mustard aioli and dill pickle. Pair this mouth-watering slider with Cabernet Franc or Riesling Dolomite.
FEATURED WINE
2021 Cabernet Franc or 2021 Riesling Dolomite
FEATURED CHEF
Mitch Lamb - Revalee Cafe
865 Niagara Stone Road
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
(905) 684-1547 | desimonevineyards.com
Indoors or Outdoors, Walk-Ins Welcome
Groups of 8+ Welcome with Reservation
PULLED PORK PARFAIT WITH FUMÉ
Enjoy our 2021 Fumé Blanc with our pulled pork parfait. Layers of delicious creamy mashed potatoes, gravy, pulled pork with homemade BBQ sauce topped off with crispy onions. Enjoy inside or outside on our patio!
*Vegetarian option available.
FEATURED WINE
2021 Motivation (Fumé Blanc)
1829 Concession Road 4
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
(905) 468-2271 | ferox.ca
Outdoors, Reservations Required
Groups of 8+ Welcome with Reservation
RED RIGHT HAND
Enjoy our 2021 Red Blend, a stainless steel blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc, paired with a lamb spiedini with salsa verde and late summer corn.
*Gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegetarian options available.
FEATURED WINE
2021 Ferox Red Blend
FEATURED CHEF
Adriano Cappuzzello
3751 King Street
Vineland, ON
(905) 562-7207 | greenlanewinery.com
Outdoors, Walk-Ins Welcome
Groups of 8+ Welcome with Reservation
SPARKLE AND SWEET
Enjoy our stunning red sparkling perfectly paired with a decadent mini Black Forest cheesecake. It's dark, risky and decidedly magical.
*Vegetarian and gluten-free options available.
FEATURED WINE
2021 Sparkling Merlot
4362 Jordan Road
Jordan Station, ON
(905) 562-6279 | hewwine.com
Indoors, Walk-Ins Welcome
Groups of 8+ Welcome with Reservation
GRANDPA’S AWARD WINNING HARVEST CHILI
Grandpa's Harvest Chili is never one to disappoint! A warm, rich, thick and hearty recipe with only the freshest ingredients straight from our gardens. Come taste the finest award-winning chili in the Niagara Benchlands.
*Gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan options available.
FEATURED WINE
2020 Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot
1469 Pelham Road
St. Catharines, ON
(905) 684-8423 | henryofpelham.com
Outdoors, Reservation Required
Groups of 8+ Welcome with Reservation
BACO & BRISKET
Fall into fall with a taste of our NEW on-site restaurant the Short Hills Kitchen. Enjoy overnight brisket with mac and cheese paired with our iconic Old Vines Baco Noir amidst the hustle and bustle of our 2023 harvest season.
FEATURED WINE
2022 Old Vines Baco Noir
FEATURED CHEF
Short Hills Kitchen Restaurant
2083 Seventh Street Louth
St. Catharines, ON
(905) 687-8965 | kingscourtestatewinery.ca
Outdoors, Walk-Ins Welcome
Groups of 8+ Welcome with Reservation
WINE AND PIZZA IN CAHOOTS
Option #1 - 2017 Pinot Noir paired with a gourmet pizza topped with tomato sauce, bocconcini and mozzarella cheese, sautéed mushrooms, roasted red peppers, finished with a pesto drizzle.
Option #2 - Cellared 2016 Merlot paired with a gourmet pizza topped with tomato sauce, asiago and mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, arugula, finished with a balsamic drizzle.
*Vegetarian and nut-free options available.
FEATURED WINE
2017 Pinot Noir or 2016 Merlot
1067 Niagara Stone Road
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
(905) 685-5673 | lakeviewwineco.com
Outdoors, Walk-Ins Welcome
Groups of 8+ Welcome with Reservation
THE BUMBLE CRUMBLE
Chef Josh is reliving his youth with this perfect blueberry crumble. Made with local blueberries, this nostalgic summer dessert stars a sweet and tart fruit filling topped with buttery crumbles. This summer crumble is a perfect match for our Twenty Bees Syrah Rosé - tart, and refreshing this first-ever vintage doesn't fail to impress!
*Vegetarian option available.
FEATURED WINE
2022 Twenty Bees Syrah Rosé
FEATURED CHEF
Chef Josh Burse
4701 Ontario Street
Beamsville, ON
(905) 563-5313 | magnotta.com
Indoors, Walk-Ins Welcome
Groups of 8+ Welcome with Reservation
MAGNOTTA’S VENTURE
Join us as we sip and savour three of our favourite, homegrown Venture Series VQA wines. Enjoy our gold-winning 2022 Gewürztraminer, 2021 Pinot2 Rosé, and lastly our newly-released 2020 Shiraz, paired with a delicious selection of hard and soft cheeses and cured meats.
*Vegetarian, dairy-free, and gluten-free options available.
FEATURED WINE
2022 Gewürztraminer, 2021 Pinot2 Rosé, or 2020 Shiraz
1208 Concession 1 Road
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
(905) 468-7270 | marynissen.com
Indoors, Walk-Ins Welcome
Groups of 8+ Welcome with Reservation
SPARKLE & SLIDE INTO FALL!
Try our luxurious Charmed sparkling white wine paired with a Crispy Chanterelle & Kimchi slaw Slider!
*Pairing is vegan and dairy-free. For gluten-free option, please pre-book by emailing julie@marynissen.com.
FEATURED WINE
2021 Charmed (Sparkling Wine)
FEATURED CHEF
Chef Mandy of the Vegan Hippie Chick
135 Taylor Road
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
(905) 641-2252 ext. 4070 | ncteachingwinery.ca
Indoors, Walk-Ins Welcome
Groups of 8+ Welcome with Reservation
TASTE OF NIAGARA
Let your tastebuds run wild with a delicious Fois Gras mousse made with Niagara peach compote and roasted grapes, paired with our award-winning Balance Sauvignon Blanc.
FEATURED WINE
Balance Sauvignon Blanc
FEATURED CHEF
Savoia Hors D’Oeuvres Inc.
911 Lakeshore Road
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
(905) 646-9617 | palatinehillsestatewinery.com
Outdoors, Reservation Required
Groups of 8+ Welcome with Reservation
A-MAIZE-ING CORN RIBS!
Calling all corn-ivores! Corn ribs fresh and hot paired with our best selling Lakeshore White Riesling. – Two quintessential crops during Harvest that cannot be missed.
*Vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free options available.
FEATURED WINE
2021 Lakeshore White
FEATURED CHEF
VolunTOLD Catering
290 John Street East
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
(888) 673-5537 | peller.com
Outdoors, Walk-Ins Welcome
Groups of 8+ Welcome with Reservation
SMOKE, SIZZLE, SAVOUR: DIVE INTO OUR CORNUCOPIA OF SOUP!
Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our Smoked Corn, Potato, and Chardonnay Soup, where rustic comfort meets culinary finesse. Velvety potatoes and sweet corn are infused with a subtle smokiness, harmonizing perfectly with the delicate notes of chardonnay. Topped with a tantalizing blend of house-made chorizo, vibrant corn, and zesty red onion salsa, every spoonful is a sensational dance on your taste buds.
*Vegetarian and gluten-free options available.
FEATURED WINE
Private Reserve Chardonnay 2021
FEATURED CHEF
Chef Jason Parsons
1696 Niagara Stone Road
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
(905) 468-3147 | pillitteri.com
Outdoors, Walk-Ins Welcome
Groups of 8+ Welcome with Reservation
WOOD FIRED AND WONDERFUL
Join us on the Tank Farm Patio for a slice of our delicious made-in-house Boscaoila pizza, hot out of our BarrelHead wood fired oven. Perfectly paired with our 2015 Family Reserve Appassimento Fruttaio, a red wine unlike anything else you’ve tried in Niagara.
FEATURED WINE
2015 Riserva Famiglia Fruttaio
FEATURED CHEF
BarrelHead Wine Pizza Pattio
4245 King Street
Beamsville, ON
(905) 563-9463 | redstonewines.ca
Indoors, Walk-Ins Welcome
Groups of 8+ Welcome with Reservation
YOU HAD ME AT CHARDONNAY!
Sweet Corn Soup with Mozzarella & Espelette Pepper.
*Pairing is vegetarian.
FEATURED WINE
2019 Limestone Chardonnay
FEATURED CHEF
Chef David Sider / Restaurant at Redstone
15608 Niagara Parkway
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
(905) 468-7738 | reifwinery.com
Outdoors, Walk-Ins Welcome
Groups of 8+ Welcome with Reservation
HARVEST POWER BOWL!
Give yourself a real Harvest treat with this Harvest Power Bowl! Mixed grain and wild rice dressed festively with shredded chicken, kale, roasted peppers, chickpeas, sweet potato, goat cheese & herbs. With a refreshing house made tzatziki drizzled on top!
*Vegetarian and dairy-free options available.
FEATURED WINE
2021 Sauvignon Blanc OR 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon
FEATURED CHEF
Norcini & CO
1242 Irvine Road
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
(905) 935-3535 | shinyapplecider.com
Indoors, Walk-Ins Welcome
Groups of 8+ Welcome with Reservation
DRUNK, SLIGHTLY CHILLED
If it involves tomato soup count me in. Chef Josh is dishing up his humble gazpacho, made from local heirloom tomatoes and in house made croutons. This fresh-from-the-garden summer soup is a perfect pairing with our bright and fresh Sauvignon Blanc, and the hazy days of summer.
*Vegetarian, dairy-free, and gluten-free options available.
FEATURED WINE
Fresh Sauvignon Blanc
FEATURED CHEF
Chef Josh Burse
3210 Staff Avenue
Jordan, ON
(905) 562-1719 | sue-annstaff.com
Outdoors, Walk-Ins Welcome
Groups of 8+ Welcome with Reservation
WHOOPEE WINE TI YI YO!
Do-si-do over to Sue-Ann Staff Estate Winery, home of the Fancy Farm Girl, for a boot-scoot-a-licious culinary experience. Enjoy our brand-new Fancy Farm Girl Fashionable Vidal while diggin’ deep into Chef Beth’s western-inspired Cowboy Poutine! You’ll love it: savoury, spiced sweet potato all dressed up with saucy, smoky pulled pork, and perfectly paired with Sue-Ann’s crisp, fruit-forward Fancy Farm Girl Fashionable Vidal!
*Vegetarian and gluten-free options available.
FEATURED WINE
Fancy Farm Girl Fashionable Vidal
FEATURED CHEF
Smoke & Moonshine
3955 Cherry Avenue
Vineland, ON
(905) 562-9500 | tawsewinery.ca
Indoors, Walk-Ins Welcome
Groups of 8+ Welcome with Reservation
BUBBLES AND CHILL!
Chilled Melon & Coconut Gazpacho with Thai Basil.
*Pairing is vegetarian.
FEATURED WINE
2020 Spark Riesling
FEATURED CHEF
Chef David Sider / Restaurant at Redstone
1249 Niagara Stone Road
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
(800) 582-8412 | triuswines.com
Outdoors, Walk-Ins Welcome
Groups of 8+ Welcome with Reservation
SPUDS & SAVOURY BEEF POT PIE: A TASTY TWIST ON COMFORT!
Indulge in savory comfort with our Braised Beef Pot Pie, steeped in rich Trius Red au jus. A culinary symphony of tender beef, hearty potatoes, and flaky crust, guaranteed to warm your soul and tantalize your taste buds.
*Vegetarian and gluten-free options available.
FEATURED WINE
Trius Red 2020
FEATURED CHEF
Chef Frank Dodd
3620 Moyer Road
Vineland, ON
(888) 846-3526 | vineland.com
Outdoors, Walk-Ins Welcome
Groups of 8+ Welcome with Reservation
CHERMOULA BEEF KEBAB
Enjoy our Chermoula-marinated beef kebab with smoked harissa aioli, seed dukkah, and pickled shallot – the perfect accompaniment to our Classic Cabernet Merlot.
*Gluten-free and dairy-free options available.
FEATURED WINE
Classic Cabernet Merlot
FEATURED CHEF
George Ward
1219 Niagara Stone Road
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
(844) 643-7799 | gretzkyestateswines.com
Outdoors, Walk-Ins Welcome
Groups of 8+ Welcome with Reservation
SMOKED CHICKEN DELIGHT
Indulge in Smoky Sensations: A divine fusion of smoked chicken and dried blueberry tartlet, drizzled with Baco Noir plum coulis!
*Vegetarian and gluten-free options available.
FEATURED WINE
Signature Baco Noir 2022
FEATURED CHEF
Chef Maurice Desharnais