Palatine Hills Estate Winery

Posted April 16, 2009 by brian in Ontario Wineries | Comments Off

Established in 2003, Palatine Hills Estate Winery grows vines on 187 acres in renowned Niagara-on-the-Lake. Owners John and Barbara Neufeld have been grape growers for over 30 years. Little surprise that they know a thing or two about wine. Their keen ability to nurture grapes eventually grew to a desire to run a winery as well. So they set out to form an unparalleled team which includes veteran winemaker David Hojnoski whose vast experience paid off quickly when his first Icewine for Palatine earned a gold medal at the 2003 Ontario Wine Awards. The wine was also named Ontario Wine of the Year. But don’t take our word for it, come experience our boutique winery for yourself. We’re open all year long and we bid you welcome. Stop in and experience the laid-back charm and friendliness. We make quality wines, and they’re affordable. Walk through the vineyards or visit us during our events.

Palatine Hills grows the following viniferous varietals:

-Chardonnay
-Riesling
-Gewürztraminer
-Vidal
-Cabernet Sauvignon
-Merlot

Location:

Palatine Hills Estate Winery
911 Lakeshore Road
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
L0S 1J0

Phone: 905-646-9617
Fax: 905-646-5832

Website: www.palatinehillsestatewinery.com
Email:  palatineemails@gmail.com

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Stonechurch Vineyards

Posted February 13, 2009 by brian in Ontario Wineries | No comments yet

Stonechurch Vineyards

Situated on a quiet country road, surrounded by vineyards, Stonechurch Vineyards is an ideal spot to sit, relax, and enjoy. The Hunse Family, the owners and operators of Stonechurch, have farmed at the current location since 1955. From humble beginnings, two young Dutch immigrants, Lambert and Grace Hunse, grew the business, taking the farm through multiple phases. The first years of farming were the truck-farming years, with tomatoes, cucumbers, asparagus and strawberries as the main crops. At the same time, Lambert built his first poultry barn. Once the family was more established, the farm was planted to fruit trees and grapes. The farm had extensive holdings in peaches, cherries, pears, and plums. The poultry side of the business grew as well, as more barns were built to meet the growing demand of the Ontario market.

In 1989, Stonechurch Vineyards emerged from Hunse Farms as a small winery. Due to its success, the fruit trees were replaced with grape vines, and now, the entire farm of 170 acres is planted to grapes. The poultry side of the business was sold off to allow full attention to be paid to the winery.

Lambert and Grace retired in 1995, and their son, Rick, took over the business. He expanded the winery, acquired more land, built a new retail store, and improved the overall appeal to our guests. Tragically, Rick passed away in 2005. In the intervening time, Lambert and Grace came out of retirement, and Hank, another son, agreed to return to the farm after a 30 year hiatus.

In the past three years, Stonechurch Vineyards has undergone some substantial changes. We hired Jamie Evans as our new wine maker, we invested heavily in new harvesting equipment, as well as wine-making equipment. All of these changes have markedly improved the quality of the wines, so much so that we now make wines for other wineries as well.

Location:

Stonechurch Vineyards
1242 Irvine Road
905.935.3535

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Peller Estates Winery

Posted January 25, 2009 by brian in Ontario Wineries | No comments yet

Our family’s commitment to quality goes beyond wine. At the heart of our winery, lies the Peller Estates Winery Restaurant. Sweeping vineyard views and a warm ambiance make it easy to relax and enjoy life’s simple pleasures. Chef Jason Parsons showcases his talent with evolving seasonal menus, and Winemaker Lawrence Buhler’s expert wine pairing skill ensures a truly memorable meal. In fact, our restaurant recently received the highest possible rating for food by Zagat readers: “Extraordinary,” and is included on the Best Overall Dining Experience list in GTA/Ontario on www.OpenTable.com