SELF-GUIDED WINERY TOUR
JAN 12-14 | 19-21 | 26-28
11AM - 5PM
PRESENTED BY:
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’re an Ice Winer lover or not, 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!
NEW Shuttle options now available for purchase.
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.
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AFTER YOU PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS, you will receive a confirmation email from SQUADUP.COM that includes your tickets and reservation link. Please use the link in your confirmation email to book your reservations. If you need to have your confirmation email re-sent, please email gabby@niagarawinefestival.com with the name of your order to request this to be re-sent.
TICKET TIERS
WEEKEND DISCOVERY PASS
$55 Plus Taxes and Fees
6 Unique Tasting Experiences
Any Weekend
WEEKEND DRIVER’S PASS
$45 Plus Taxes and Fees
6 Non-Alcoholic 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 DISCOVERY MINI PASS
$30 Plus Taxes and Fees
3 Unique Tasting Experiences
Any Weekend
WEEKEND DRIVER’S MINI PASS
$25 Plus Taxes and Fees
3 Non-Alcoholic Tasting Experiences
Any Weekend
PARTICIPATING WINERIES
13TH STREET WINERY
180 ESTATE WINERY
ALVENTO WINERY
BELLA TERRA VINEYARDS
BYLAND ESTATE WINERY
CAVE SPRING VINEYARD
CREEKSIDE ESTATE WINERY
DE SIMONE VINEYARDS
FEROX ESTATE WINERY
GREENLANE ESTATE WINERY
HARBOUR ESTATES WINERY
HENRY OF PELHAM FAMILY ESTATE WINERY
INNISKILLIN WINERY
JACKSON-TRIGGS NIAGARA ESTATE
KING’S COURT ESTATE WINERY
LAILEY WINERY
LAKEVIEW WINE CO.
MAGNOTTA WINERY
MALIVOIRE
MARYNISSEN ESTATES
NIAGARA COLLEGE TEACHING WINERY
PALATINE HILLS ESTATE WINERY
PELLER ESTATES WINERY
PILLITTERI ESTATES WINERY
QUEENSTON MILE VINEYARD
REDSTONE WINERY
REIF ESTATE WINERY
RIVERVIEW CELLARS WINERY
SUE-ANN STAFF ESTATE WINERY
TAWSE WINERY
TRIUS WINERY
VINELAND ESTATES WINERY
WAYNE GRETZKY ESTATES
DISCOVERY PASS LISTINGS
1776 Fourth Avenue
St. Catharines, ON
(905) 984-8463 | 13thstreetwinery.com
Outdoors, Walk-Ins Welcome
Groups of 8+ Welcome with Reservation
ICEWINE SHORT RIB ARANCINI
Braised short rib, Icewine caramelized onion, and black truffle arancini with a blue cheese aioli and shaved parmesan. Blue cheese aioli can be substituted with truffle aioli.
*Vegetarian Option
FEATURED WINE AND COCKTAIL
2019 Riesling Icewine
Winter Spiced Pear and Riesling Icewine Cocktail
FEATURED CHEF
Josh Berry - 13th Street Winery
4055 Nineteenth Street
Jordan Sation, ON
(905) 562-7080 | 180wines.ca
Indoors, Walk-Ins Welcome
Groups of 8+ Welcome with Reservation
Vegetarian and Vegan Options available
FIRE & ICE
Indulge in this deliciously sweet and bubbly Sparkling Vidal Icewine with intense aromas of peach, apricot, and honey.
Pairs perfectly with a spicy buffalo chicken flatbread for an unforgettable experience.
FEATURED WINE AND COCKTAIL
2017 Sparkling Vidal Icewine
3048 Second Avenue
Vineland Station, ON
(905) 562-1212 | alvento.ca
Indoors, Reservations Required
Groups of 8+ Welcome with Reservation
CRISPY FUSION DELIGHTS: AN ICY RIESLING AFFAIR
Crunchy crispy wonton tops with slow-roasted, Chinese-spiced cured pork belly adorned with a Riesling icewine glaze, pear slaw, and the choice of a tantalizing icewine-infused spicy relish.
*Vegetarian Option
FEATURED WINE
2021 Riesling Icewine
FEATURED CHEF
Clay Smith
925 Line 2 Road
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
(905) 468-0777 | bellaterravineyards.ca
Indoors, Walk-Ins Welcome
Groups of 8+ Welcome with Reservation
SIP & CITRUS: THE PERFECT ICEWINE PAIRING
Enjoy our Riesling Icewine paired with a Swan puff pastry, filled with delicious lemon custard and topped with whipped cream. It's a sweet, citrusy pairing you won't want to miss, exclusively offered to Discovery Pass holders.
FEATURED WINE
Riesling Icewine
CULINARY PARTNER
Caffe Gatti
834 Line 3 Road
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
(905) 599-1682 | bylandestatewinery.com
Indoors, Reservations Required
Groups of 8+ Welcome with Reservation
RARE ICEWINE SECRETS
Awarded Chardonnay Ice Wine with the Coconut Cookie and Mango Cheesecake Sandwich
*Vegetarian
FEATURED WINE
2019 Chardonnay Ice Wine
FEATURED CHEF
Peter Pietruniak
4043 Cave Spring Road
Beamsville, ON
(905) 563-9393 | cavespring.ca
Indoors, Reservations Required
Groups of 8-12 Welcome with Reservation
SIP. SAVOUR. SPARKLE.
Sparkling wine is delicious all on its own, but even better when it accompanies mouth-watering food. The bubbles will bring a lively and zippy feel to your palate and pair perfectly with this exquisite appetizer prepared by Chef Mitch Lamb of Revalee Cafe: Garlic Shrimp with a chimichurri orzo salad with a romesco sauce and toasted almond dukkah.
*Dairy-free
FEATURED WINES
Sparkling Brut - Riesling Brut or Dolomite Brut
FEATURED CHEF
Mitch Lamb - Revalee Brunch Cafe
A RIESLING TO TACO ‘BOUT
Enjoy a taste of the tropics this January at Creekside with Chef Josh's spicy shrimp tacos, perfectly paired with our newly released Riesling Icewine.
*Dairy-free
FEATURED WINE
2019 Riesling Icewine
FEATURED CHEF
Chef Josh Burse
2170 Fourth Avenue
Jordan Station, ON
(905) 562-0035 | creeksidewine.com
Indoors, Reservations Required
HOKEY, POKEY, ICEWINE GLAZED GNOCCHI
Experience pure indulgence with our exquisite dish of deep-fried gnocchi, coated in a delectable blend of brown sugar and cinnamon, then generously glazed with the luxurious combination of Icewine Vidal and maple honey. Every bite offers a harmonious balance of crispy textures and sweet, warm flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.
*Vegan
FEATURED WINES
2016 Icewine Vidal or 2021 Sparkling Vidal
CULINARY PARTNER
De Simone Farm House
865 Niagara Stone Road
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
(905) 684-1547 | desimonevineyards.com
Indoors, Reservations Required
Groups of 8+ Welcome with Reservation
1829 Concession Road 4
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
(905) 468-2271 | ferox.ca
Indoors, Reservations Required
Groups of 8+ Welcome with Reservation
DORN TO BE WILD
Our truly unique Dornfelder Icewine is paired with Walnuts and Duck Liver Terrine mixed with a sweet Maple Syrup Gel.
*Vegetarian, Dairy-free Options
FEATURED WINE
2017 Dornfelder Icewine
FEATURED CHEF
Adriano Cappuzzello
4362 Jordan Road
Jordan Station, ON
(905) 562-6279 | hewwine.com
Indoors, Walk-Ins Welcome
Groups of 8+ Welcome with Reservation
TOP 5 WAYS TO LEAVE A SWEET TOOTH
Your Discovery Pass entitles you to try 2 of our top 5 Icewine recipes including the crowd favourites Deep Fried Icecream with an Icewine Reduction, "Iced" Squash Soup (served hot with Icewine sour cream sauce, and Icewine marinated berries. Pair any of these Top 5 recipes with a glass of our 2015 Vidal Icewine, it's sure to leave a Sweet Tooth!
*Vegetarian, Gluten-free, and Dairy-free Options
FEATURED WINE
2015 Vidal Icewine
1469 Pelham Road
St. Catharines, ON
(905) 684-8423 | henryofpelham.com
Indoors, Reservation Required
Groups of 8+ Welcome with Reservation
SWEET N’ SAVOURY
Escape the cold winter air and join us in our historic ballroom by the fire. Sip on our 2018 Red Icewine paired with a roasted pear and parsnip soup with a deep-fried salami garnish prepared by the Short Hills Kitchen restaurant.
*Vegetarian Option
FEATURED WINE AND COCKTAIL
2018 Red Icewine
Kir Royale: 1oz of Cabernet Icewine to 3oz of Lazzara Bianco Secco
CULINARY PARTNER
Short Hills Kitchen Restaurant
1499 Line 3
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
(437) 326-8796 | inniskillin.com
Indoors, Walk-Ins Welcome
Groups of 8+ Welcome with Reservation
FIRE AND ICE FUSION
Back By Popular Demand: Savour the Sizzle of Chicken and Waffles, Ignited with Our Exclusive Icewine Hot Sauce, a Culinary Creation Crafted by Our Chef!
*Vegetarian and Gluten-Free Options
FEATURED WINE
Sparkling Vidal Icewine
FEATURED CHEF
Chef Daniel Mcallister
2145 Niagara Stone Rd
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
(905) 468-6174 | jacksontriggswinery.com
Outdoors, Walk-Ins Welcome
ICE AND SPICE
Tender pieces of tandoori marinated chicken simmered in tomato cream and butter sauce. With a mild spice and served on a bed of rice.
FEATURED WINE
Vidal Icewine
FEATURED CHEF
Pavlo Vakula
2083 Seventh Street Louth
St. Catharines, ON
(905) 687-8965 | kingscourtestatewinery.ca
Indoors, Reservations Required
Groups of 8+ Welcome with Reservation
BLUEBERRY CHEESECAKE BLISS
New York-style cheesecake crafted in-house, topped with a luscious blueberry sauce infused with our very own Wild Blueberry wine.
*Vegetarian
FEATURED WINE AND COCKTAIL
2017 Vidal Icewine
Sparkling Blueberry Thrill – Icewine mixed with Wild Blueberry Wine, then we add bubbles!
15940 Niagara River Parkway
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
(905) 468-8188 | laileywines.com
Indoors, Reservations Required
VINTAGE SWEET & CLASSIC SAVOURY!
*Vegetarian and Gluten-Free Options
FEATURED WINE
2015 Vidal Icewine
FEATURED CHEF
The Heat is On - Chef James Cuttriss
1067 Niagara Stone Road
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
(905) 685-5673 | lakeviewwineco.com
Indoors, Walk-Ins Welcome
Groups of 8+ Welcome with Reservation
BUZZWORTHY CAJUN GUMBO
Join us a Lakeview as we pair Chef Josh's Cajun Gumbo with our buzzworthy Twenty Bees Vidal Icewine. This spicy and sweet pairing is perfect for celebrating the winter season and all things Icewine.
FEATURED WINE
2019 Twenty Bees Vidal Icewine
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
CHOCKFUL OF CHOCOLATE AND ICEWINE CHARCUTERIE!
Enjoy an array of sweet & salty charcuterie paired with your choice of Magnotta’s world-famous Icewines: 2018 Vidal VQA or 2019 Cabernet Franc VQA.
*Vegetarian, Gluten-Free Options
FEATURED WINES
2018 Vidal Icewine VQA or 2019 Cabernet Franc Icewine VQA
4260 King St E.
Beamsville, ON
(905) 563-9253 | malivoire.com
Indoors, Walk-Ins Welcome
Groups of 8+ Welcome with Reservation
DARK & DECADENT MEETS SUMPTUOUS SPICE
Tantalize your taste buds as you sink your teeth into a decadent dark chocolate brownie, with a hint of warm spice to create a symphony of sensations. A bite creates a delectable combination of sweet tropical fruit, rich chocolate, and the perfect amount of sumptuous spice that leaves you wanting more!
FEATURED WINE AND COCKTAIL
2019 Gewurztraminer Icewine
Icewine Fizz: An enticing blend of lively Che Bello sparkling, and decadent Icewine
1208 Concession 1 Road
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
(905) 468-7270 | marynissen.com
Indoors, Reservations Required
Groups of 8+ Welcome with Reservation
A RARITY & A CLASSIC
Our unique Sparkling Vidal Icewine will dance on your palate perfectly paired with an Icewine-infused BBQ pulled pork slider.
FEATURED WINE
2020 Sparkling Vidal Icewine
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
CITRUS CELEBRATION
Indulge in a citrus and tropical explosion! We are featuring our new release, 2020 Riesling Icewine paired Meyer Lemon Mousse with Vanilla Shortbread, Grilled Pineapple and Toasted Coconut.
FEATURED WINE
2020 Dean's List Scholar Riesling Icewine
FEATURED CHEF
Tim Mackiddie, Smoke and Barrel
SPICY CHICKEN AND WAFFLE SLIDERS – THE TRIPLE THREAT
Sweet, Spicy, and Savoury. Warm your belly with a match made in heaven. It is the ultimate comfort food pairing that you will love a 'waffle' lot.
*Vegetarian, Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free Options
FEATURED WINE
2012 Vidal Icewine
CULINARY PARTNER
VolunTOLD Catering
911 Lakeshore Road
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
(905) 646-9617 | palatinehillsestatewinery.com
Indoors, Reservation Required
Groups of 8+ Welcome with Reservation
290 John Street East
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
(888) 673-5537 | peller.com
Outdoors, Walk-Ins Welcome
Groups of 8+ Welcome with Reservation
SIP, SAVOUR, AND CELEBRATE: INDULGE IN OUR ICEWINE DELIGHTS!
Join us fireside for our classic icewine festival pairing house-made icewine marshmallows with our Oak Aged Vidal Icewine.
*Vegetarian and Dairy-Free Options
FEATURED WINE
2019 Oak Aged Vidal Icewine
FEATURED CHEF
Chef Jason Parsons
1696 Niagara Stone Road
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
(905) 468-3147 | pillitteri.com
Indoors, Walk-Ins Welcome
Groups of 8+ Welcome with Reservation
BELLY AND ICE MAKES EVERYTHING NICE!
Asian-inspired braised pork belly in a sweet and spicy sauce, infused with our VQA Icewine. Topped with greens and paired with our just released Pinot Noir Icewine.
*Vegetarian and Dairy-Free Options
FEATURED WINE
2020 Racina Pinot Noir Icewine
FEATURED CHEF
BarrelHead - Chef Michael Zappitelli
663 Queenston Road
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
(905) 684-6453 | queenstonmilevineyard.com
Indoors, Reservations Required
Groups of 8+ Welcome with Reservation
STICKY AND SWEET
Join us this Icewine festival to enjoy Chef's Icewine glazed chicken wings paired with our Cabernet Franc Icewine. This pairing is spicy and sweet with just a touch of heat - perfect for Icewine celebrations!
*Gluten-Free Pairing with a Dairy-Free Option
FEATURED WINE AND COCKTAIL
2017 Cabernet Franc Icewine
The Extra Mile - A refreshing pucker of lemon, rhubarb, sparkling wine, and Cabernet Franc Icewine, this cocktail absolutely goes the extra mile!
FEATURED CHEF
Chef Josh Burse
4245 King Street
Beamsville, ON
(905) 563-9463 | redstonewines.ca
Indoors, Walk-Ins Welcome
Groups of 8+ Welcome with Reservation
FAMOUS CHILI
Redstone beef chili with dark chocolate, crème fraiche, and scallions paired with our Cabernet Sauvignon ice wine.
*Gluten-free pairing with Vegetarian and Dairy-Free Options
FEATURED WINE
2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Ice Wine
CULINARY PARTNER
Redstone Restaurant
15608 Niagara Parkway
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
(905) 468-7738 | reifwinery.com
Outdoors, Walk-Ins Welcome
Groups of 8+ Welcome with Reservation
THE PIG IS BACK BABY – SLOW-SMOKED PORK SLIDERS
Celebrate Niagara’s “coolest” wine festival by joining us at Reif Estate Winery! Chow down on a delicious, slow-smoked, shredded pork slider, with blistered tomato, cider glaze, and Devries Farms apple compote, served with a 1oz glass of our velvety smooth Vidal Icewine OR spritz it up with an Icewine Cocktail!
FEATURED WINE AND COCKTAIL
Vidal Icewine
Icewine Cocktail
CULINARY PARTNER
Norcini and Co.
15376 Niagara Parkway
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
(905) 468-3147 | riverviewcellars.com
Indoors, Reservations Required
Groups of 8+ Welcome with Reservation
ICEWINE SIP N’ SLIDER
Beef Sliders topped with bacon onion jam and blue cheese crumble on a brioche bun. Perfectly paired with our award-winning Cabernet Franc Icewine.
*Dairy-Free Option
FEATURED WINE
2018 Cabernet Franc Icewine
CULINARY PARTNER
Antipastos
3210 Staff Avenue
Jordan, ON
(905) 562-1719 | sue-annstaff.com
Indoors, Walk-Ins Welcome
Groups of 8+ Welcome with Reservation
THE FLAVOUR BOMB
Boom! Pow! YUM! It’s a FLAVOUR BOMB! Imagine house-made Fig Compote lavishly spread on Cobs Apricot Bread, luxuriously dotted with crumbles of Blue Cheese, sprinkled with Candied Pecans and a Honey Drizzle…and now warm it up. It’s an incredible blend of sweet, salty, rich and savoury flavour. Even more when you exercise your Candied Bacon Bits option!
*Gluten-Free Option
FEATURED WINE AND COCKTAIL
2017 Howard's Icewine Vidal
Icewine Bellini -- Howard's Icewine Vidal with sparkling peach juice
THE PERFECT ‘PEAR’ING & PARSNIP SOUP
For soup lovers, come and enjoy our Pear & Parsnip soup. Made with a vanilla purée, garnished with a walnut crumble, and drizzled with a light herb oil.
*Vegetarian, Gluten-Free with a Dairy-Free Option
FEATURED WINE
2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Icewine
FEATURED CHEF
Redstone Winery, Kristina Pierce
3955 Cherry Ave.
Vineland, ON
(905) 562-9500 | tawsewinery.ca
Indoors, Walk-Ins Welcome
Groups of 8+ Welcome with Reservation
SAVOR THE SEASON WITH A CASSOULET FUSION
Warm up with a bowl of Chef Frank Dodd's White Bean Cassoulet, paired perfectly with our Trius Vidal Icewine.
*Vegetarian Option
FEATURED WINE
Back Vintage Trius Vidal Icewine
FEATURED CHEF
Chef Frank Dodd
1249 Niagara Stone Road
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
(800) 582-8412 | triuswines.com
Outdoors, Walk-Ins Welcome
Groups of 8 Welcome with Reservation
3620 Moyer Road
Vineland, ON
(888) 846-3526 | vineland.com
Indoors, Walk-Ins Welcome
Groups of 8+ Welcome with Reservation
SUGAR, SPICE, AND EVERYTHING NICE
Try our Brown Sugar Cake featuring Apple Butter, Chai Caramel, and Oatmeal Cookie Crumb. This delectable treat blends perfectly with our aged 2017 Vidal Icewine. Let the flavours of baked apple, brown sugar, and the aromas of nutmeg and caramel whisk you away in this culinary and wine delight!
FEATURED WINE
2017 Vidal Icewine
FEATURED CHEF
Chef George Ward - Vineland Estates Winery Restauarant
1219 Niagara Stone Road
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
(844) 643-7799 | gretzkyestateswines.com
Indoors, Walk-Ins Welcome
Groups of 8+ Welcome with Reservation
(ALMOST) APPLE PIE
"Savor our exquisite Crispy Apple Pie Spring Roll, elegantly adorned with Vidal Icewine Caramel and a touch of gold, beautifully complemented by Gretzky Signature Vidal Icewine
*Vegetarian with a Gluten-Free Option
FEATURED WINE
2019 Signature Vidal Icewine
FEATURED CHEF
Chef Maurice Desharnais