All wineries participate each day of the event unless noted.
The wine trail is self-guided. Please feel free to visit as many wineries as you wish.
There is no defined “start” and “end” point to the wine trail
Important Information about events and tickets:
*Online ticket sales end the day before the event starts.
Please retain your ticket and wine glass for each day you will be attending an event.
Groups should purchase tickets together under the same order to ensure everyone in the group can begin at the same starting winery. If there are not enough tickets remaining at a starting point to accommodate your group please select a different starting winery. Questions about events and purchasing tickets should be directed to: sales@niagarawinetrail.org
Tickets may be sold at the door during the event for the at the door price ONLY IF the event does not sell out. Our wineries are ALWAYS open for regular business and tastings during wine trail events.
Wine Trail events end at 5:00 PM
To avoid overcrowding, please select your preference for a starting winery when you reserve your tickets online. The number of online tickets remaining for each starting winery will be shown at the bottom of the winery’s ticket page in the online store. You will start at your assigned winery and then proceed at your own pace in the direction most convenient for you. This helps to keep traffic flowing around the trail, and helps to minimize check-in delays.
It is illegal for wineries to serve any visibly intoxicated person and for any person to bring any outside alcoholic beverages onto our properties. Visitors who are intoxicated, disorderly or have brought outside alcoholic beverages into a winery will not be served, should not expect a refund, and may be asked to leave. We appreciate your respect for our wineries and other guests. Have fun and please drink responsibly!
• Online ticket orders are processed through PayPal (an account or credit card is not required to purchase).
• Event tickets, gifts, glasses or items associated with an event weekend must be picked up at the starting winery.
• No event tickets will be shipped.
February 8 -10: Be Mine With Wine
Friday 12pm-5pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 12pm-5pm
Price: $30/advance online; $35/at the door
Spend the weekend with your sweetheart sampling wine paired with chocolates from a local chocolatier. Tickets are valid for all three days of the event and include a tasting of 3 wines and a chocolate sample at each participating winery, and a commemorative wine glass from your starting winery.
Tickets do not include transportation. A list of suggested companies may be found here. A valid photo ID with proof of age is required to participate in wine tasting. Please have your ID ready upon arrival.
Participating wineries and chocolatiers:
- BlackBird Cider Works – The Barker Chocolate Box, Barker, NY
- Schulze Vineyards – All That Chocolate, Wilson, NY
- A Gust of Sun Winery – pairing 8 flavors of chocolate bark from Stuffed Chocolate, Amherst, NY
- The Winery at Marjim Manor – Della's Chocolates, Medina, NY
- Spring Lake Winery – Nonni's biscotti, served with chocolate fondue
- Niagara Landing –A chocolate-lover's dream . . . our “Chocolate Dream” wine made into Valentine's treats.
- Arrowhead Spring Vineyards – Bonard's Village Gourmet, Buffalo, NY (will be here chocolate fudge and other offerings!)
- Chateau Niagara Winery – Sesame Seed Milk Chocolate from Barker Chocolate Box paired with Chardonnay
- Midnight Run Wine Cellars –Niagara Honeymoon Sweets Cheesecake flavored Blushing Hearts paired with dry red wines.
- Leonard Oakes Estate Winery – Della's Chocolates, Medina, NY
- Eveningside Vineyards – Alethea's Milk Chocolates paired with Pinot Noir mulled wine
- Vizcarra Vineyards – Becker Farms homemade fudge
- Black Willow Winery – 40 Park Lane Artisan barks paired with the customer’s choice of wine. Upgrade to a Norman Love Limited Valentine Artisan Heart or full wine and chocolate pairing!
- Freedom Run Winery – Just Chocolate, Kenmore NY
- Honeymoon Trail Winery – TBA
- Victorianbourg Wine Estate – TBA
- Long Cliff Winery – TBA
Arrowhead Spring Vineyards will not be participating on Friday only
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April 12-14: Taste of the Trail
Friday 12pm-5pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 12pm-5pm
Price: $30/advance online; $35/at the door
Drink Local–Eat Local!
Experience wine & food pairing on the Niagara Wine Trail. Taste a different sample from our progressive dinner paired perfectly with a wine at each winery. Additional food may be available for purchase at some wineries. This is not a sit down dinner, but samples of recommended wine and food pairings.
Tickets are valid for all three days of the event and include a tasting of 3 wines and a sample of cuisine at each participating winery, and a commemorative wine glass from your starting winery.
Tickets do not include transportation. A list of suggested companies may be found here. A valid photo ID with proof of age is required to participate in wine tasting. Please have your ID ready upon arrival.
Participating wineries and pairings:
- The Winery at Marjim Manor – (main dish) Tuscan Vegetarian Pasta
- Spring Lake Winery – (appetizer) Bruschetta Italiano paired with Zinfandel and Moscato wines.
- Schulze Vineyards – (side dish) Vineyard Chicken Salad and wine pairing courtesy of Donna Eick Catering
- Victorianbourg Wine Estate – (dessert) Cheesecake, from K.M. Treats in Lockport, paired with Chocolate Obsession wine.
- Long Cliff Winery – (appetizer) 2011 Pinot Gris and Sweet Pinot Gris will be paired with a "Savory Tuscan Trio" spread of pesto, sundried tomato and garlic cream cheese from Sweet Sixteen Cafe, Lockport.
- A Gust of Sun Winery – (main dish) Chicken Pilau, paired with Semi-Dry Riesling. Made with rice, chicken, raisins, onions, red peppers & apricots. A vegetarian version will also be offered.
- Niagara Landing Wine Cellars – (appetizer) Appetizer Plate made with "Made in Buffalo" products: Battistoni, Sorrento, Weber's, Rosina, and Original Anchor Bar Wing Sauce.
- Eveningside Vineyards – (dessert) Chocolate Brownies paired with red wines
- Vizcarra Vineyards – (main dish) homemade Pesto Penne Pasta, paired with Pinot Grigio
- Chateau Niagara Winery – (appetizer) Cheese Fondue paired with Dry Riesling or Semi-Dry Riesling
- Honeymoon Trail Winery – (appetizer) wine and food pairing by Lumber City Pizza Co., N. Tonawanda, NY
- Black Willow Winery – (main dish) Smoked Pulled-Pork BBQ Sliders from Bubba-Que-Ins, mobile smoke house and grill - pairs with any of our dry or sweet wines! Additional food will be available for purchase.
- BlackBird Cider Works – (main dish) Cider and Sliders pairing by The Old Toad, Rochester, NY. "Old Toad Slider" - a house cured ham and red spruce 4 yr vintage cheddar accompanied with mango chutney.
- Arrowhead Spring Vineyards – (appetizer) Assorted olive oils pairings from D'Avolio.
- Midnight Run Wine Cellars – (dessert) Rosa Maria Salad, a dessert salad paired with Wicked Cherry Wine
- Leonard Oakes Estate Winery – (side dish) Israeli cousous with lemon and vegetables paired with 2011 Classic Riesling.
- Freedom Run Winery – TBA
Arrowhead Spring Vineyards will not be participating on Friday only
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May 10-12: Wine Trail Blossoms
(Anniversary of the Wine Trail)
Friday 12pm-5pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 12pm-5pm
Price: $40/person or $70/couple advance online*
only 500 Tickets Available!*
Purchase tickets
Celebrate spring and the blossoming of the Niagara Wine Trail! This year we are celebrating our 11th anniversary and the addition of our 17th winery member with a special collectable wine charm set. Visit each winery to taste wine and collect a wooden wine charm - the perfect way to show your love for NWT wines at your next wine party!
Tickets are valid for all three days of the event and include a tasting of 3 wines and wine charm at each participating winery, and a commemorative wine glass and charm holder from your starting winery.
Tickets do not include transportation. A list of suggested companies may be found here. A valid photo ID with proof of age is required to participate in wine tasting. Please have your ID ready upon arrival.
Wine Tourism Day: May 11th While you are on the trail Saturday for the Wine Trail Blossoms event, make plans to partake in these Wine Tourism Day events too! www.winetourismday.org
Schulze Vineyards & Winery: Enjoy live music from VARUNA from 2-5 pm. Also for all 3 days- 3 SISTERS BAKERY from Newfane will be selling pretty decorated cupcakes at the winery!
Midnight Run Wine Cellars - Craft Fair at the winery May 11 & 12. Also live music Saturday May 11 from 2-4pm.
The Winery at Marjim Manor - Saturday and Sunday, we will have Marion Hylton from Dove Chocolates will be available for chocolate tastings and wine pairing hints. You can purchase your mother's day gift on the spot. Visit Marjim Manor's website for a link order to presale for pick up! Chocolate: The perfect gift for Mom!
Spring Lake Winery - WINE AND ROSES: Celebrate Mom all weekend! Saturday & Sunday, Noon-6pm This is an open house event, so please stop in any time! $10 person/ $15 couple/ $25 for 4 Includes: tasting flight, souvenir glass & a special gift. During your visit, make sure you stop by a special display by experts from Flowers by Burke. They'll be hosting design demonstrations and sharing tips for flower care. You'll also be able to purchase flowers, the perfect gift for your mom, grandma or any loved one.
A Gust of Sun Winery - On Saturday & Sunday, Licensed Massage Therapist Emily Jarnot from Muse Massage & Wellness will be giving 5-10 minute massages in the upstairs lounge. Cost is $5 - $10. A Gust of Sun will buy you a 5 minute massage when you buy 1/2 case, or a 10 minute massage when you buy a full case of wine that weekend!
Eveningside Vineyards - Enjoy crafters and artists as you "Sip and Shop" Saturday 10am to 6pm, and Sunday Noon to 6pm.
Black Willow Winery - Get $2.00 off wine and chocolate pairings Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Bubba Queins mobile smokehouse will be serving dinners all weekend. Special Norman-Love limited edition Mother's Day chocolates available all weeked for purchase.
Arrowhead Spring Vineyards - Nando Silenzi will be at the winery on Saturday making/sampling and selling his authentic Italian Pizzelles.
*Couples ticket includes wine tasting and a wine glass for each person; only one wine charm gift set per couple. Gifts available while supplies last.
*We highly recommend purchasing tickets online in advance. Tickets might be sold at the door at a limited number of wineries ONLY if the event does not sell out - this is not guaranteed.
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June 14-16: Wine and Cheese
Friday 12pm-5pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 12pm-5pm
Price: $30/advance online; $35/at the door
Purchase tickets
Sponsored by:
Yancey's Fancy, New York's Artisan Cheeses
Celebrate National Dairy Month with Dad’s favorite wine & with cheese this weekend! Tickets are valid for all three days of the event and include a tasting of 3 wines and cheese sample at each participating winery, and a commemorative wine glass from your starting winery.
Tickets do not include transportation. A list of suggested companies may be found here. A valid photo ID with proof of age is required to participate in wine tasting. Please have your ID ready upon arrival.
Winery cheese pairings:
- Eveningside Vineyards – Maple with Bacon Cheddar
- Leonard Oakes Estate Winery – Smoked Gouda with Bacon (paired with 2010 Red Oakes)
- Niagara Landing Wine Cellars – Horseradish Cheddar
- Long Cliff Winery – Roasted Garlic Cheddar
- Schulze Vineyards –Bergenost (paired with Siegfried (dry), Riesling (semi dry) or Niagara (sweet).
- A Gust of Sun Winery – Smoked Gouda
- Spring Lake Winery – Pepperoni Cheddar (paired with Red Zinfandel)
- Arrowhead Spring Vineyards – Double Cream Cheddar
- Vizcarra Vineyards – Fresh Killer Dill
- Victorianbourg Wine Estate – Champagne Cheddar
- Honeymoon Trail Winery – Peppadew Cheddar
- Chateau Niagara Winery – Strawberry Chardonnay Cheddar
- Midnight Run Wine Cellars – Steakhouse Onion Cheddar
- Black Willow Winery – Natural Smoked Jalapeno Cayenne Cheddar
- The Winery at Marjim Manor – X-Sharp Yellow Cheddar
- BlackBird Cider Works – Natural Smoked Applewood Double Cream Cheddar
- Freedom Run Winery – XXX-Sharp White Cheddar
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July 27 & 28, 2013 • Academy Park, Lewiston NY
Saturday 12-7pm, Sunday 12-6pm
Purchase tickets
For more info visit: www.niagarawineandculinaryfestival.com
Join us for our 5th annual wine and culinary festival!
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September 20-22: Harvest Fest
Friday 12pm-5pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 12pm-5pm
Price: $30/advance online; $35/at the door
Advance tickets on sale soon
Celebrate the season with wine and food pairing and autumn activities! Tickets are valid for all three days of the event and include a tasting of 3 wines and sample of harvest-themed cuisine at each participating winery, and a commemorative wine glass from your starting winery.
Tickets do not include transportation. A list of suggested companies may be found here. A valid photo ID with proof of age is required to participate in wine tasting. Please have your ID ready upon arrival.
Participating wineries and pairings TBA.
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October 18-20: Hallowine - Murder Mystery Weekend!
Friday 12pm-5pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 12pm-5pm
Price: $30/advance online; $35/at the door
Advance tickets on sale soon
This year's murder mystery is called "Three Rings to the Wind" - A Circus Murder!
Celebrate Halloween with our annual murder mystery. Come as yourself or in costume! Collect clues and interview a different suspect character at each participating winery to solve the murder mystery. Submit your guess at your last winery. Correct guesses will be entered in a drawing to win prizes (You do not need to visit each winery to submit your guess).
Tickets are valid for all three days of the event and include a tasting of 3 wines, a commemorative wine glass from your starting winery, and information to solve the crime.
Tickets do not include transportation. A list of suggested companies may be found here. A valid photo ID with proof of age is required to participate in wine tasting. Please have your ID ready upon arrival.
The mystery and list of participating wineries and their characters TBA.
Eveningside Vineyards will not be participating on Friday only
Arrowhead Spring Vineyards, Midnight Run Wine Cellars will not be participating in this event.
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November 8-11: Share the Bounty (Veterans Day Weekend)
Friday 12pm-5pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 12pm-5pm
Price: Each winery will have different charges for tastings.
Please see below for details.
There are not tickets sold for this event.
Our annual charitable event to benefit our food banks, food pantries and charities.
Each winery's tasting charges for this weekend and donation choice TBA.
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December 6-8 and 13-15, 2013: Holiday Happening
Friday 12pm-5pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 12pm-5pm
Price: $40/person or $70/couple advance online;
$45/person or $75/couple at the door if not sold out
Advance tickets on sale soon
Celebrate the Season! Collect a different ornament* at each winery on the trail to complete your set. This year's ornament theme to be announced!
Collect a different ornament at each of the participating wineries for a complete set that is suitable for hanging on your tree or decorating with.
Event tickets valid are for each day of the event, so feel free to spread your wine tasting out over the two weekends. Please retain your ticket and wine glass if attending multiple days.
Price includes: 3 tastes of wine at each of the participating wineries, a commemorative wine glass from your starting winery, and a different ornament from each winery. Does not include transportation, please make your own arrangements if necessary.
Tickets do not include transportation. A list of suggested companies may be found here. A valid photo ID with proof of age is required to participate in wine tasting. Please have your ID ready upon arrival.
*Couple's ticket includes wine tasting and wine glass for each person, only one ornament set per couple. Ornaments available while supplies last.
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