Summary

Largest province-level administrative region for winemaking in Canada. Grapes are generally grown along the shores of Lake Erie and Lake Ontario for the moderating effects, making the production of Vitis Vinifera possible.

Important Wines

• Vidal Icewine
  (Outstanding)

Important Varietals

• Cabernet Franc
• Cabernet Sauvignon
• Chardonnay
• Gamay Noir
• Gewürztraminer
• Merlot
• Pinot Gris
• Pinot Noir
• Riesling
• Vidal

Areas to Know

• Lake Erie North Shore GI
• Niagara Escarpment GI
• Niagara Peninsula GI
  • Niagara-on-the-Lake GI
• Prince Edward County GI