Enjoy a festive tasting tour to warm up your holiday season in Canada’s iconic wine destination

TICKETS ON SALE OCTOBER 1

Cheers to Holiday Flavours

Celebrate the season with our Taste the Season Tasting Pass—your invitation to explore Niagara-on-the-Lake wine country during the most magical time of the year.

During weekends in November, visit participating wineries to enjoy eight carefully curated holiday-inspired food and wine pairings.

Whether you’re toasting with friends, planning a cozy couple’s weekend, or gifting a one-of-a-kind experience, this self-guided tour is the perfect way to sip your way into the season.

Learn more about the Taste the Season Tasting Passport

    • Signature Tasting Pass with 8 winery tasting experiences

    • Holiday-inspired food pairings at each stop

    • Expertly selected VQA wine pairings

    • Valid Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from Oct. 31 to Nov. 30, 2024

    1. Choose Your Wineries: When purchasing your pass, select the eight wineries you’d like to visit. No need to select specific times.

    2. Get Your Confirmation: Your itinerary and receipt will be sent via email from our ticketing platform, SquadUP.

    3. Plan Ahead: Groups of 8+ should contact wineries directly to confirm availability.

    4. Bring Your Confirmation: Show your email receipt upon arrival at each winery to receive your tastings.

  • Didn’t plan ahead? No problem. On event days, you can now purchase individual tastings for $6.24 each (plus fees). Just remember: tastings are only available until 4:30 PM and availability is limited.

  • Signature Tasting Pass: $65.95 (including HST & fees) — Includes 8 winery tasting experiences

    Alcohol-Free Pass: $37.47 + HST & fees — Includes 8 non-alcoholic pairings

    Individual Day-Of Tastings: $6.24 each + HST & fees (limited availability, until 4:30 PM)

How to Buy Your Signature Tasting Pass

Step 1: Pick your first winery
  • Scroll to Explore the pairings.
  • Click Add to your passport under the winery you want.
  • A new tab will open with that winery’s booking page.
Step 2: Book your tasting
  • Select your date.
  • Choose Signature Tasting Passport (1 ticket).
  • Click Add to Cart.
Step 3: Add more wineries
  • Repeat for more wineries until you reach 8 reservations (1 pass).
  • Booking more than one pass? Just keep adding — your cart must be a multiple of 8 tastings (8, 16, 24, etc.).
Step 4: Checkout
  • When ready, click Checkout, review your order, and enter details.
  • Your digital passport + reservations will be emailed to you.

Tips for a Smooth Experience

  • Tastings run Fri–Sun, Oct 31–Nov 30 — book early.
  • Groups of 8+: Call wineries directly.
  • Watch your inbox for your passport + reservations.

Explore the Pairings

Bottle of Bella Terra “Calm the Franc Down” red wine with a glass poured, paired with a chocolate dessert on a white plate, in front of a Bella Terra Vineyards sign.

Bella Terra Vineyards

Cheesecake, Chocolate & Cabernet

Featuring: Cheesecake & Chocolate

Paired with: 2023 Calm the Franc Down Cabernet Merlot Reserve

Non-Alcoholic Option: Seasonal mocktail

Dietary Info: Vegetarian

Chateau des Charmes

Coq au Vin & 2024 Pinot Noir – A Harvest Classic

Featuring: Ontario Chicken Braised in Red Wine with Bacon, Mushrooms, Onions & Potatoes

Paired with: 2024 Pinot Noir, Cellar Series

Non-Alcoholic Option: Seasonal mocktail

Dietary Info: Vegetarian option available (tofu substitution); gluten-free option available

The Hare Wine Co.

Bulgarian Beef Flatbread

Featuring: Bulgarian-Inspired Beef Kebab on Flatbread with Ajvar

Paired with: Haretage Cabernet Sauvignon

Non-Alcoholic Option: Black Cherry Cola

Dietary Info: Dairy-free; vegetarian and gluten-free options available upon request

Konzelmann Estate Winery

Orchard and Vine

Featuring: Caramel Apple Tart

Paired with: 2024 Vidal Golden Vintage

Non-Alcoholic Option: Apple Cider

Dietary Info: N/A

Bottle of Niagara College Teaching Winery Balance Chardonnay with a glass poured, paired with a bowl of pumpkin soup topped with seeds, set on a wooden table inside the winery.

Niagara College Teaching Winery

Golden Balance

Featuring: Butternut Squash Soup with Pumpkin Seed Granola

Paired with: 2021 Balance Barrel Fermented Chardonnay

Non-Alcoholic Option: Sparkling Fruit Shrub

Dietary Info: Vegetarian; gluten-free option available

Bottle of Pillitteri “Bring Me Flowers” white wine with a glass poured, paired with three mozzarella balls drizzled with sauce and greens on a rectangular plate, inside the winery.

Pillitteri Estates Winery

Wok This Way to Dumpling Town

Featuring: Pork Dim Sum with Spicy Umami Dipping Sauce

Paired with: 2023 Bring Me Flowers Gewürztraminer–Riesling

Non-Alcoholic Option: Sparkling Cider

Dietary Info: No dietary accommodations available

Reif Estate Winery

Rustic Comfort: Shepherd’s Pie & Pinot

Featuring: Deconstructed Shepherd’s Pie with Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Paired with: 2023 Pinot Noir

Non-Alcoholic Option: San Mon (Non-Alcoholic Prosecco)

Dietary Info: Featured dish cannot be modified; cheese and/or charcuterie plates available as alternatives

Trius Winery & Restaurant

Icon Meets Tradition

Featuring: Handheld Beef & Vegetable Cornish Pasties

Paired with: 2023 Trius Red

Non-Alcoholic Option: Sparkling Juice

Dietary Info: TBD

Taste the Season Logo

Between the Lines Winery

Currywurst Slider & 2024 Merlot: Berlin Street Food Elevated

Featuring: Smoked Bratwurst

Paired with: 2024 Merlot

Non-Alcoholic Option: Available

Dietary Info: Vegetarian and gluten-free options available

De Simone Vineyards

Fall Bites & Pinot Nights

Featuring: Open-Faced Turkey Tacos with Lettuce, Stuffing, Secret Sauce & Cranberry

Paired with: 2023 Pinot Noir or 2024 Organic Pinot Grigio

Non-Alcoholic Option: Blue Lagoon mocktail

Dietary Info: No dietary accommodations available

Alt text: Bottle of Inniskillin Reserve Pinot Noir with a glass poured, paired with a small slider sandwich on a white plate, set inside a dining room.

Inniskillin Winery

The Harvest Melt

Featuring: Turkey & Ham Slider with Fondue, Slaw & Cranberry

Paired with: Reserve Pinot Noir

Non-Alcoholic Option: Fall Sangria

Dietary Info: Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options available upon request

Lakeview Wine Co.

Black Cab, Two Ways

Featuring: Black Cab Chili with Veggies & Ground Chuck Brisket

Paired with: EastDell Black Cab

Non-Alcoholic Option: Cherry Cola Cooler

Dietary Info: Dairy-free

Bottle of Palatine Hills Ramblers Schmoozer with a glass poured, paired with a glazed pastry on a white plate, with a pink cocktail on the side.

Palatine Hills Estate Winery

Doughnut Miss the ‘Schmoozer’

Featuring: Herb & Goat Cheese Doughnut with Caramelized Onion & Balsamic Glaze

Paired with: 2024 Ramblers Schmoozer Cabernet Merlot

Non-Alcoholic Option: Cranberry Spritz

Dietary Info: No dietary alternatives available

Bottle of Queenston Mile Shiraz with a glass poured, paired with a beef burger topped with lettuce, tomato, and cheese, served on a square white plate.

Queenston Mile Vineyard

Wagyu & Wine – Oh Shir*z!

Featuring: Certified Wagyu Beef Slider with Bacon, Gouda, & Signature Q Sauce

Paired with: 2024 Shiraz Small Batch Reserve

Non-Alcoholic Option: Autumn Glow Mimosa

Dietary Info: Gluten-free and vegetarian options available

Riverview Cellars Winery

BBQ Meets Baco

Featuring: Pulled Pork Slider with Pineapple Salsa & Aioli on a Brioche Bun

Paired with: 2023 Baco Noir

Non-Alcoholic Option: Berry Blend Mocktail

Dietary Info: Gluten-free option available

Bottle of Wayne Gretzky Estates Chardonnay with a glass poured, paired with a small baked tart on a dark plate, set on a counter.

Wayne Gretzky Estates

Brûlée & Chardonnay

Featuring: Sweet Potato Casserole Tartelette with Brûléed Marshmallow & Maple Whisky Syrup

Paired with: Wayne Gretzky Estates Signature Series Chardonnay

Non-Alcoholic Option: Cabana Original Lemonade

Dietary Info: N/A

Bottle of Byland Reserve Gamay Noir with a glass poured, paired with sliced meat and vegetables on a small white plate, against a dark background.

Byland Estate Winery

Crispy Skin Peking Duck & 2021 Gamay Noir Reserve

Featuring: Roasted Peking Duck with Green Onion, Cucumber & Sweet Sauce

Paired with: 2021 Gamay Noir Reserve (18 months barrel-aged)

Non-Alcoholic Option: Gatorade Zero (591 mL)

Dietary Info: N/A

Ferox Estate Winery

Seasonal Ad-Vantages

Featuring: Genoa Salame with Whipped Goat Cheese

Paired with: Vantage Red NV

Non-Alcoholic Option: Mocktail Rosé Spritz

Dietary Info: No dietary accommodations available

Jackson-Triggs Niagara Estate

Crimson + Cream

Featuring: Cranberry Rosemary Scones with Devonshire Cream & Cranberry Onion Chutney

Paired with: Grand Reserve Pinot Noir

Non-Alcoholic Option: Mulled Apple Cider

Dietary Info: Vegetarian

Marynissen Estates

Bottoms Up, Butternut!

Featuring: Butternut Squash Soup

Paired with: 2024 Bottoms Up! Red Wine Blend

Non-Alcoholic Option: Sparkling Cranberry Cinnamon Cocktail

Dietary Info: Gluten-free and vegetarian (no vegan or dairy-free option)

Bottle of Peller Estates Private Reserve Chardonnay with a glass poured, paired with a paper cup of creamy soup and a spoon, on a light countertop.

Peller Estates Winery & Restaurant

Slurp & Sip Sur Lie

Featuring: Potato & Aged Cheddar Soup with Roasted Garlic & Rosemary Focaccia

Paired with: 2023 Andrew Peller Signature Series Chardonnay Sur Lie

Non-Alcoholic Option: Sparkling Juice

Dietary Info: Soup is gluten- and dairy-free; garnish contains cheese and gluten

Bottle of Ravine Sand & Gravel Cabernet with a glass poured, paired with a tostada topped with beef, onions, and sour cream, set on a rustic wooden table.x

Ravine Vineyard

Short Rib Taco

Featuring: Braised Short Rib

Paired with: 2022 Sand & Gravel Cabernet

Non-Alcoholic Option: Strawberry Lemonade

Dietary Info: Vegetarian option and gluten-free available

Bottle of FRESH Wines red with a glass poured, paired with a small slider sandwich on a white plate, set on a table with greenery outside the window.

Shiny Apple Cider, Home of FRESH Wines

Gobble Gobble, Sip Sip

Featuring: Thanksgiving Slider with Turkey Breast, Apple Stuffing & Cranberry Sauce

Paired with: FRESH Unoaked Pinot Noir

Non-Alcoholic Option: Mulled Apple Cider

Dietary Info: N/A