

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
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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
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Choose Your Wineries: When purchasing your pass, select the eight wineries you’d like to visit. No need to select specific times.
Get Your Confirmation: Your itinerary and receipt will be sent via email from our ticketing platform, SquadUP.
Plan Ahead: Groups of 8+ should contact wineries directly to confirm availability.
Bring Your Confirmation: Show your email receipt upon arrival at each winery to receive your tastings.
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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.
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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)
Explore the Pairings
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
Add Bella Terra to your Taste the Season Tasting Passport
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Konzelmann Estate Winery
Whispers of Winter & Wine
Featuring: Peppermint Nanaimo Bar
Paired with: 2024 Syrah (Barrel-Aged)
Non-Alcoholic Option: Sparkling Water with Mint Leaf
Dietary Info: Dairy-free, egg-free, wheat-free, and gluten-free
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
