SPRING SPARKLES DISCOVERY PASS

April 10 - 19, 2026 | FRI-SAT-SUN 11am - 5pm

🥂 HOW IT WORKS

🌟 Pick Your Pass

Choose the sparkling adventure that suits you:

  • Classic Discovery Pass – 6 exclusive sparkling wine & culinary pairings.

  • Flex Friday Pass – The same bubbly experience at a special Friday-only price.

  • Mini Pass – 3 curated sparkling pairings for a lighter sip-and-savour outing.

  • Driver’s Passes – All 3 passes above are available in a “Driver’s Pass” version - the same delicious bites wtih non-alcoholic sips.

🗺 Plan Your Sparkling Route

Browse participating wineries, preview their featured sparkling wine pairings, and map out your spring tasting trail. Passes are valid all 6 days.

🍾 Sip and Savour

Present your pass at each participating winery and enjoy a sparkling wine paired with a fresh, spring-inspired culinary bite — created exclusively for Spring Sparkles.

🌞 Explore at Your Own Pace

Passes are valid throughout the event period, so you can savour all six experiences in one spirited day or spread them out over multiple visits.

Winter had its moment. Now it’s time to sparkle.

Shake off the chill and step into a season bursting with bright pours, vibrant flavours, and sunshine in a glass. The Spring Sparkles Discovery Pass is your invitation to sip your way through Niagara Wine Country’s most refreshing wines and zesty culinary pairings — from crisp whites and playful rosés to celebratory bubbles that taste like the first patio day of the year.

This is spring — poured generously.

More bubbles. Zero driving.

Travel through Niagara’s sparkling wine trails in style. With Coventry Transportation, enjoy a private chauffeur for a seamless, stress-free tasting experience — or reserve a luxury vehicle for your group and toast the season in comfort and sophistication.

PICK YOUR PASS!

DISCOVERY PASS

This pass entitles you to six food and wine pairing experiences at any six wineries of your choice during any day of the Discovery Pass.

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DRIVER’S DISCOVERY PASS

This pass entitles you to six food and non-alcoholic beverage pairing g experiences at any six wineries of your choice during any day of the Discovery Pass.

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MINI PASS

This pass entitles you to three food and wine pairing experiences at any three wineries of your choice during any day of the Discovery Pass

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MINI DRIVER’S PASS

This pass entitles you to three food and non-alcoholic pairing experiences at any three wineries of your choice during any day of the Discovery Pass

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FLEX FRIDAY PASS

This pass entitles you to six food and wine pairing experiences at any six wineries of your choice during any Friday of the Discovery Pass.

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FLEX FRIDAY DRIVER’S PASS

This pass entitles you to six food and non-alcoholic pairing experiences at any six wineries of your choice during any Friday of the Discovery Pass.

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DISCOVERY PASS PAIRINGS

  • 180 ESTATE WINERY

    Crispy Chicken and Bubbles!

    Our bright, elegant Blanc de Blancs wine is perfectly paired with a golden, crispy fried chicken bite topped with Sweet Thai Chili sauce. The wine's bright citrus notes and fine bubbles cut through the crunch and gentle heat. Don't miss out on this lively pairing that balances richness, spice, and refreshing acidity!  

    *Vegan Option Available 

    Featured Wine: Blanc de Blancs Sparkling 

    Featured Mocktail: Sparkling Grape Juice 

    Featured Culinary Creator: Chef Rob, 180 Bistro 

    180 ESTATE WINERY
    4055 19th Street, Jordan Station L0R1S0
    905-562-7080 | 180wines.ca | @180wines

  • CHATEAU DES CHARMES

    "Sparkling" Cheese Fondue 

    Chateau des Charmes sparkling wine combined with Gruyere cheese. Served with sourdough, marinated olives, and capicola. 

    *Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, and Dairy-Free Options Available 

    Featured Wine: Éclat! Sparkling 

    Featured Mocktail: Seasonal Mocktail 

    Featured Culinary Creator: Tim MacKiddie, Smoke and Barrel Niagara 

    CHATEAU DES CHARMES

    1025 York Rd., St. Davids L0S 1P0

    905-262-4219 | chateaudescharmes.com | @chateaudescharmeswines

  • Creekside Cabernet Sauvignon Icewine bottle next to a glass of icewine and a plate with a dessert topped with strawberries and whipped cream, set outdoors with a scenic, wooded background

    CREEKSIDE ESTATE WINERY

    Creek Brunch-wich 

    Brunch, built the Creekside way. Fluffy pancake buns layered with hashbrowns, egg, ham and maple syrup. Paired with our new 2024 Creekside Sauvignon Blanc Backyard Bubbly, bringing fresh sparkle and bright acidity to lift every bite. 

    *Vegetarian Option Available 

    Featured Wine: 2024 Backyard Bubbly 

    Featured Mocktail: Sunrise Spritz 

    Featured Culinary Creator: Chef Drew Smith 

    Note: This experience is hosted on the enclosed outdoor deck at Creekside, please dress appropriately for the weather.

    CREEKSIDE ESTATE WINERY

    2170 Fourth Avenue, Jordan, L2R 6P9

    905-562-0035 | creeksidewine.com | @creeksidewine

  • Crispy deep-fried ice cream drizzled with chocolate sauce, served with a dollop of whipped cream on a white plate.

    FLAT ROCK CELLARS

    Cheesy, Dreamy & Sparkling

    Flat Rock Cellars Foundation Sparkling bursts with fruity aromatics and bright acidity, cutting through our Truffle Mac and Cheese. Velvety mac meets a golden, crispy truffle crumb. Luxurious, indulgent, and irresistibly cozy with every sip and bite. 

    *Vegetarian Option Available 

    Featured Wine: 2023 Foundation Sparkling 

    Featured Mocktail: The County Bounty Blackcurrant Lemonade 

    Featured Culinary Creator: Flat Rock Cellars 

    FLAT ROCK CELLARS
    2727 Seventh Ave, Jordan, L0R 1S0
    905-562-8994 | flatrockcellars.com | @flatrockcellars

  • Fresh Wines Vidal Icewine bottle paired with a dessert plate featuring a crumble-topped fruit dish, a dollop of whipped cream, and a strawberry, set on a rustic wooden surface.

    FRESH WINES

    Ravioli & Rosé

    Golden fried cheese ravioli finished with a parm crisp and blush rosé drizzle, rich and indulgent. Paired with FRESH Sparkling Rosé, bringing lively bubbles and bright berry notes with that signature pink pop to keep every bite fresh and fun. 

    *Vegetarian Option Available

    Featured Wine: FRESH Sparkling Rosé 

    Featured Mocktail: Grapefruit Spritz 

    Featured Culinary Creator: Chef Drew Smith 

    FRESH WINES AT SHINY APPLE CIDER

    1242 Irvine Road, Niagara-on-the-lake, L0S 1J0

    905-935-3535 | shinyapplecider.com | @shinyapplecider @freshwines

  • A bottle of Inniskillin Vidal Sparkling Icewine with a filled glass, paired with crispy chicken, waffles, and dipping sauces on a wooden board.

    INNISKILLIN

    The Golden Indulgence 

    Experience Sparkling Vidal Icewine paired with a chocolate feuilletine tart filled with dark chocolate ganache and topped with silky vanilla cream and raspberry. Golden sweetness and lively effervescence lift the cocoa richness for a luxurious finish. 

    *Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, and Dairy-Free Options Available 

    Featured Wine: 2022 Sparkling Vidal Icewine 

    Featured Mocktail: Peachy Lychee Fizz 

    Featured Culinary Creator: Chef Dai Son (Andrew) Tran 

    INNISKILLIN
    1499 Line 3, Niagara-on-the-Lake L0S 1J0
    905-468-2187 | inniskillin.com | @inniskillinwines

  • A bottle of Jackson-Triggs Vidal Icewine with two servings of beef birria nachos topped with cheese and herbs, set against a vineyard backdrop.

    JACKSON-TRIGGS NIAGARA ESTATE

    Dutch Crunch & Bubbly Punch 

    Bitterballen are a classic Dutch snack — crispy and golden on the outside with a rich, creamy pork ragout inside (think meatball with gravy). Served with nettle Gouda sauce and paired with a crisp Brut sparkling wine for the perfect pop of freshness. 

    Featured Wine: 2018 Entourage Brut 

    Featured Mocktail: Jackson-Triggs Non-Alc. Sauvignon Blanc 

    Featured Culinary Creator: Chef Amber Dufton 

    JACKSON-TRIGGS ESTATE WINERY
    2145 Niagara Stone Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake L0S 1J0
    905-468-6173 | jacksontriggswinery.com | @jacksontriggs

  • A bottle of King’s Court 2018 Late Harvest Vidal, a glass of the wine, and a crème brûlée with a caramelized sugar top.

    KEW VINEYARDS ESTATE WINERY

    Smoke & Sparkle 

    A playful take on a classic, our 2020 Pinot Meunier paired with puff pastry topped with Smoked salmon, dill and caper cream cheese and pickled red onion. The richness is perfectly balanced by our crisp and mineral driven traditional method sparkling 

    *Vegetarian and Gluten-Free Options Available 

    Featured Wine: 2020 Pinot Meunier 

    Featured Mocktail: Sparkling Juice 

    Featured Culinary Creator: The Watering Can 

    KEW VINEYARDS ESTATE WINERY
    4696 King Street, Beamsville, L3J 1E2

    905-563-1539 | kewvineyards.com | @kewvineyards

  • KONZELMANN ESTATE WINERY

    Berry Me in Shortcake 

    Enjoy soft layers of shortcake topped with strawberry compote and whipped cream, paired with our Sparkling Rosé. Its bright berry notes and crisp bubbles lift the sweetness and balance the cream for a light, refreshing finish. 

    *Vegetarian Option Available 

    Featured Wine: NV Sparkling Rose 

    Featured Mocktail: Strawberry Soda 

    Featured Culinary Creator: In House 

    KONZELMANN ESTATE WINERY
    1096 Lakeshore Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake L0S 1J0
    905-935-2866 | konzelmann.ca | @konzelmannwines

  • LAILEY WINERY

    Pop, Fizz, TINGA (Taco!) 

    Lailey Sparkling Rosé paired with a “Chicken Tinga Taco”:  Braised Ontario Chicken with Tomato, Guajillo Peppers, Salsa Verde Crema, Purple Cabbage Slaw on Corn Tortilla 

    Featured Wine: Lailey Sparkling Rosé 

    Featured Mocktail: Lavender Spritz! 

    Featured Culinary Creator: Smoke & Barrel Niagara 

    LAILEY WINERY

    15940 Niagara River Parkway, Niagara-on-the-Lake L0S 1J0

    905-468-8188 | laileywines.com | @lailey_winery

  • Lakeview Wine Co. Vidal Icewine bottle beside a small plate with a savory dish topped with chopped vegetables and drizzled with white sauce.

    LAKEVIEW WINE CO.

    Red Hive Hot Honey Chicken Sammy 

    Crispy chicken layered with Red Hive Hot Honey and creamy slaw, bringing sweet heat and crunch. Paired with our 2020 Lakeview Sparkling Brut, crisp and refreshingly dry, with lively bubbles that lift the spice and keep the finish bright. 

    Featured Wine: 2020 Lakeview Sparkling Brut 

    Featured Mocktail: Spiced Peach Fizz  

    Featured Culinary Creator: Chef Drew Smith 

    LAKEVIEW WINE CO.
    1067 Niagara Stone Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake L0S 1J0
    905-685-5673 | lakeviewwineco.com | @lakeviewwineco

  • A bottle of Malivoire Icewine with a glass of the wine and a caramelized onion tart topped with bacon, crème fraîche, and shredded cheese on a white plate.

    LUNDY MANOR WINE CELLARS

    Crispy Spring Rhubarb Ravioli 

    Crispy fried ravioli filled with creamy ricotta and tart spring rhubarb, finished with a bright citrus strawberry sauce and perfectly paired with our sparkling rosé. 

    *Vegetarian Option Available 

    Featured Wine: Sparkling Rosé 

    Featured Mocktail: Strawberry Citrus Fizz 

    Featured Culinary Creator: Simply Devine Catering 

    LUNDY MANOR WINE CELLARS

    9941 Lundy’s Lane, Niagara Falls, L2A 2X6

    905-354-6999 | lundymanor.ca | @lundymanorwinecellars

  • MALIVOIRE WINE CO.

    Pop, Pour, Picnic Perfection

    Pop, pour, and picnic. Our Panino Aperitivo stacks mortadella, seasoned ricotta, and pistachio on olive oil focaccia, paired with Che Bello, a prosecco-style sparkler. Bright, lively bubbles balance each bite for a fresh, effortless finish.

    *Vegetarian and Gluten-Free Options Available

    Featured Wine: NV Che Bello Sparkling Wine

    Featured Mocktail: Sober Spirits Spritz

    Featured Culinary Creator: Smoke & Barrel Niagara

    MALIVOIRE WINE CO.

    4260 King St., Lincoln L0R 1B0

    905-563-9253 | malivoire.com | @malivoire

  • MAGNOTTA WINERY

    Sparkling Rosé Sorbet Soirée 

    Celebrate spring with our raspberry sorbet sparkling wine float. A splash of 1925 Series Sparkling Rosé tops off a scoop of raspberry sorbet. Paired with a crunchy biscotti or buttery shortbread for just the right balance of crunch and crumble. 

    *Vegetarian and Dairy-Free Option Available 

    Featured Wine: 1925 Series Pinot Rosé Sparkling 

    Featured Mocktail: Vintoir Dealcoholized Sparkling Rosé 

    Featured Culinary Creator: In House 

    MAGNOTTA WINERY

    4701 Ontario St., Beamsville L3J 0V2

    905-563-5313 | magnotta.com | @magnottawinery

  • A bottle of Marynissen Sparkling Vidal Icewine with a glass of the wine and a pulled pork slider on a wooden board.

    MARYNISSEN ESTATES

    Buttertart & Bubbly - Oh. Yes! 

    A true Canadian classic meets its perfect match. Rich, gooey buttertart and aromatic, lively Oh. (Sparkling Muscat) create the perfect balance — nostalgic, celebratory, and unmistakably Canadian. 

    *Vegetarian Option Avaialable 

    Featured Wine: 2025 Oh. 

    Featured Mocktail: Spring Garden Fizz 

    Featured Culinary Creator: The Grove Niagara 

    MARYNISSEN ESTATES
    1208 Concession 1 Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake L0S 1J0
    905-468-7270 | marynissen.com | @marynissenestates

  • A glass of Peller Icewine next to a cup of churro fries in a white container.

    PELLER ESTATES WINERY

    Spice & Sparkle 

    Our Classic Ice Cuvée lifts this Spicy Carrot Soup with bright bubbles and crisp citrus, balancing heat and creamy green curry yogurt. This dish is thoughtfully prepared by our head chef in our winery restaurant for a vibrant pairing. 

    *Vegetarian Option Available 

    Featured Wine: Ice Cuvee Classic 

    Featured Mocktail: Shirley Temple 

    Featured Culinary Creator: Chef Jason Parsons, Peller Estates Winery Restaurant 

    PELLER ESTATES WINERY
    290 John St E, Niagara-on-the-Lake L0S 1J0
    1-888-673-5537 | peller.com | @pellerwines

  • A bottle of Pillitteri 2016 Family Reserve Vidal Icewine next to a sushi platter with assorted rolls, wasabi, pickled ginger, soy sauce, and chopsticks.

    PILLITTERI ESTATES WINERY

    Sparkling Vidal Icewine & Buffalo Chicken Sandwich 

    Crispy buffalo chicken on a buttery brioche bun, topped with blue cheese and tangy coleslaw, meets the lively sweetness of our Special Edition Sparkling Vidal Icewine. Bright bubbles and refreshing acidity compliment the sandwich’s richness. 

    Featured Wine: 2024 Commendatore Sparkling Vidal Icewine 

    Featured Mocktail: Cran-Slam Spritz 

    Featured Culinary Creator: Barrelhead 

    PILLITTERI ESTATES WINERY
    1696 Niagara Stone Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake L0S1J0
    905-468-3147 | pillitteri.com | @pillitteriwines

  • QUEENSTON MILE VINEYARD

    Honey, It’s Getting Hot! 

    Crispy chicken wings tossed in Queenston Mile’s Signature Hot Honey BBQ Sauce - naturally sweet with just the right touch of heat. Paired with our Mile High Sparkling, where lively bubbles and a hint of sweetness keep each bite perfectly balanced. 

    *Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, and Dairy-Free Options Available 

    Featured Wine: Mile High Sparkling Riesling 

    Featured Mocktail: Tropical Mimosa (Non-Alcoholic) 

    Featured Culinary Creator: Queenston Mile Kitchen  

    QUEENSTON MILE VINEYARD

    963 Queenston Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0

    905-684-6453| queenstonmilevineyard.com | @queenstonmile

  • Two bottles of Reif Estate Vidal Icewine with glasses of the wine, paired with a roasted pork sandwich on a small wooden stand

    REIF ESTATE WINERY

    Spring Sparkles: The Guilty Pairing 

    Jerk pulled pork with mango salsa on a brioche bun, finished with Chef Winston’s Guilty Burger house sauce, paired with our Sparkling Chardonnay! 

    *Gluten-Free Option Available 

    Featured Wine: Sparkling Chardonnay  

    Featured Mocktail: 'San Mon' Non-Alcoholic Prosecco 

    Featured Culinary Creator: The Guilty Burger 

    REIF ESTATE WINERY
    15608 Niagara River Parkway, Niagara-on-the-Lake L0S1J0
    905-468-7738 | reifwinery.com | @reifestatewinery

  • RIDGEPOINT WINES

    Sparkle, Italian Style

    Our Bellissima and Frizzy Sparkling wines, featuring the Prosecco grape, paired with a flatbread topped with goat cheese, arugula, and prosciutto and a caprese skewer of cherry tomatoes and bocconcini cheese finished with a balsamic glaze. Cin Cin! 

    *Vegetarian Option Available 

    Featured Wine: 2024 Bellissima and 2023 Frizzy 

    Featured Mocktail: Cranberry Juice 

    Featured Culinary Creator: In House 

    RIDGEPOINT WINES
    3900 Cherry Ave, Vineland L0R 2C0
    905-562-8853 | ridgepointwines.com | @ridgepointwines

  • A glass of Riverview Cellars Icewine next to a beef slider topped with blue cheese on a white plate, set on a wooden crate in an indoor event space

    RIVERVIEW CELLARS ESTATE WINERY

    Astra Rosé & The Art of the Po’Boy

    Sip our elegant Astra Rosé Sparkling wine, perfectly paired with a crispy Shrimp Po'Boy served on a buttery baguette topped with a zesty remoulade. Experience how bright bubbles meet Southern soul in this vibrant tasting. Cheers to Spring! 

    Featured Wine: 2022 ASTRA Sparkling Rosé 

    Featured Mocktail: Paradise Punch Mocktail 

    Featured Culinary Creator: In House

    RIVERVIEW CELLARS ESTATE WINERY

    15376 Niagara Parkway, Niagara-on-the-Lake, L0S 1J0

    905-262-0636 | riverviewcellars.com | @riverviewcellars

  • A bottle of Sue-Ann Staff 2017 Vidal Icewine with a glass of the wine, paired with a taco topped with shredded beef, cheese, cilantro, and a lime wedge on the side

    SUE-ANN STAFF ESTATE WINERY

    The Flirty Piglet 

    Snack like a Fancy Farm Girl! Enjoy our sumptuous Fancy Farm Girl FLIRTY BUBBLES sparkling rosé with baby bacon butty: a warm, soft bread roll stuffed with peameal bacon, caramelized onions & a sweet smoky BBQ sauce. Sparkle and smoke in every bite! 

    *Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, and Dairy-Free Options Available 

    Featured Wine: 2020 Fancy Farm Girl Flirty Bubbles 

    Featured Mocktail: The Rosy Fizzter 

    Featured Culinary Creator: In House 

    SUE-ANN STAFF ESTATE WINERY
    3210 Staff Avenue, Jordan L0R1S0
    905-562-1719 | sue-annstaff.com | @sueannstaffestatewinery

  • A glass of Trius Icewine next to a chocolate-covered treat in a small paper cup with a wooden pick

    TRIUS WINERY

    Bubbles & Comfort 

    Trius Brut’s fine bubbles cut through the rich potato and three cheese perogies, while notes of citrus and brioche complement the bacon and chives. Expertly prepared by our chef in the winery restaurant, this pairing is both comforting and refined. 

    *Vegetarian Option Available 

    Featured Wine: Trius Brut 

    Featured Mocktail: Blushing Berry Spritz 

    Featured Culinary Creator: Chef Frank Dodd, Trius Winery Restaurant 

    TRIUS WINERY
    1249 Niagara Stone Rd., Niagara-on-the-Lake L0S 1J0
    1-800-582-8412 | www.triuswines.com | @triuswines

  • VINELAND ESTATES

    Crispy Lobster Mac & Cheese 

    This rich and creamy Lobster Mac & Cheese meets its perfect match in our Sparkling Pinot Meunier. Its bright bubbles and balancing acidity cut through the decadent goodness, while subtle fruit notes elevate every bite. 

    Featured Wine: 2023 Sparkling Pinot Meunier 

    Featured Mocktail: Sparkling Rose, Zero Alcohol 

    Featured Culinary Creator: George Ward, Vineland Estates Winery Restaurant 

    VINELAND ESTATES

    3620 Moyer Rd., Vineland L0R 2C0

    905-562-7088 | vineland.com | @vinelandestates

  • A glass of Wayne Gretzky Estates Icewine paired with a butter tart on a branded napkin

    WAYNE GRETZKY ESTATES WINERY

    Brut Meets Brisket 

    Our Sparkling Brut’s crisp acidity lifts the rich smoked brisket and Cajun sausage, while bright citrus notes balance the hearty chili. Topped with sparkling sour cream and crispy onions, our Chef prepared a dish that shines with every sip. 

    *Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free Options Available 

    Featured Wine: Wayne Gretzky Brut 

    Featured Mocktail: Beyond the Horizon 

    Featured Culinary Creator: Chef Maurice Desharnais, Wayne Gretzky Estates Whisky Bar Patio and Restaurant 

    WAYNE GRETZKY ESTATES WINERY
    1219 Niagara Stone Rd., Niagara-on-the-Lake L0S 1J0
    1-844-643-7799 | www.gretzkyestateswines.com | @gretzkyestates

DISCOVERY PASS FAQs

  • We have a few different options available for enjoying the Discovery Pass program this year.

    Weekend Discovery Pass

    • Entitles you to six food and wine pairing experiences at any six wineries of your choice during any day of the Discovery Pass.

    Mini Pass

    • Entitles you to three food and wine pairing experiences at any six wineries of your choice during any day of the Discovery Pass

    Flex Friday Pass

    • Entitles you to six food and wine pairing experiences at any six wineries of your choice during any Friday of the Discovery Pass.

    Driver’s Pass

    • Created for designated drivers, this pass includes six culinary and non-alcoholic beverage pairings at six participating wineries.

    To plan your visits with your Discovery Pass, please follow these steps:

    1. Select Your Wineries: Visit our Discovery Pass page to view the list of participating wineries and their unique pairings. You can visit wineries on any days the Discovery Pass program is running, subject to each winery’s availability.

    2. Check Reservation Requirements: Some wineries require reservations due to limited space. In the winery descriptions, you’ll find information indicating which wineries need advance bookings.

    3. Make Reservations: For wineries that require reservations, please contact them directly to secure your spot. Their contact details are provided on our website.

    4. Enjoy your Sparkling experiences!

    Please note that as of this year, Discovery Passes and Driver’s Passes can only be scanned ONCE per winery, up to a total of 6 times overall.

    If you have any additional questions, please feel free to reach out to our Guest Services team at gabby@niagarawinefestival.com.

  • We’ve decided not to run the shuttles this year, as most of the feedback we received from last year’s program showed guests preferred having the flexibility to choose their own routes.

  • While some wineries prefer or require reservations, many are open to walk-in visits! Make sure to check the winery pairings after March 5th for more information. To book reservations, contact the wineries directly.

    *Please note that wineries that require reservations withhold the right to refuse service to walk-in guests.

  • Our Flex Friday Passes are for guests who are looking for a little less hustle and bustle. For a special price, you can use your Discovery Pass any Friday during the program

  • While our Discovery Passes are for guests 19+, children are welcome to accompany family members to participating wineries. If children (ages 3+) wish to enjoy their own food and beverage pairings, they will require a Driver’s Pass, which includes food and a non-alcoholic drink pairing at six wineries.

  • We do offer a Driver’s Pass that includes six culinary and non-alcoholic beverage pairings at the participating wineries.

  • If you’ve purchased tickets but have yet to receive your confirmation email, don’t fret! First, ensure that you’ve checked your spam or junk folder, and make sure emails from the Niagara Grape & Festival are on your ‘safe senders’ list.

    If you still can’t find your confirmation email, please reach out to our Guest Services team at gabby@niagarawinefestival.com with your name and email address and we’ll be happy to help!

  • This year, reservations can be made directly with participating wineries. Many wineries require reservations for groups of 8 or more. On our Discovery Pass page, you’ll find a list of participating wineries, their contact information, and details about which ones require reservations.

  • Many of our participating wineries welcome reservations from groups of 8 or more! Explore the Discovery Pass page for more information.

  • Many of our wineries offer pairings for those with dietary restrictions, and those with vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free options will be noted above. We always recommend reaching out to wineries directly for more information if you have specific dietary concerns.

  • The tasting location differs depending on the winery. Please refer to the Discovery Pass listings for more information!

  • Our events are rain and snow or shine, so in case of inclement weather, make sure to dress appropriately! Participating wineries may opt to change their tasting locations depending on the weather, but this is not guaranteed.

  • Pet policies differ between our participating wineries, so we recommend reaching out to the wineries before your visit.