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“Grape growers are custodians of the land and
the key to our success. We have forged strong
relationships with key ‘wine growers’ who share
our commitment to explore the potential of
Niagara and produce world-class wines. Only
this collaboration and synergy will raise the bar
on wine quality from vintage to vintage.”
—ROB POWERS AND CRAIG MACDONALD WINEMAKERS, MIKE WEIR ESTATE WINERY
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“The benchlands of the Niagara
Escarpment are peppered with family
owned wineries on small parcels of
land. We work around the hilly geography
and rocky out-croppings; we marry the
best grape varieties to the finest soil.
This place is about terroir and each site
produces unique wines..”
—PAUL SPECK
PRESIDENT, HENRY OF PELHAM
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“Our finest wines are born of the special
mix of climate and soil found in the
Beamsville Bench. As a winemaker, if I
recognize and respect this fact I can
produce a wine true to its origins; a wine
that paints a picture on our palates of
the place where it was born.”
—ANGELO PAVAN
WINEMAKER, CAVE SPRING CELLARS
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“It’s all about the dirt.
The region is small
with artisanal producers...
wines reflect the season,
vintage variation and dirt.”
—LOUISE ENGEL
CO-OWNER,
FEATHERSTONE WINERY
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“Niagara-on-the-Lake
produces wines
with endless potential.
A sense of place is easily
tasted in our balanced
wines made from a
wide variety of grapes.”
—BRUCE NICHOLSON
WINEMAKER, INNISKILLIN
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“Niagara-on-the-Lake
is not a big place
but it is known for
punching well above
its weight due to its
fascinating diversity.
Some of the best
red wines are produced
in certain pockets of
land while other areas
are well known for
exceptional Rieslings
and Chardonnays.”
—PAUL BOSC SR.
OWNER,
CHÂTEAU DES CHARMES
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“Lake Erie North Shore
is a warmer region
that offers big bold reds
that nonetheless show
a characteristic finesse
while the limestone
soils impart elegance
and complexity to
the white wines.”
—TIM REILLY
WINEMAKER, COLIO ESTATE
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“Prince Edward County has all the
attributes of a fine winegrowing region.
Limestone soils deliver clarity
of fruit and minerality that reflect our
unique viticultural region.”
—DAN SULLIVAN
OWNER, ROSEHALL RUN
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