24 Best Wineries near Lewiston

“Wonderful experience!!!!! I held an Eclipse/Birthday party for a group of 32 people at the winery. We had a marvelous time. The staff and owner could not have been any nicer or helpful. I was planning everything long distance and so they gave me suggestions for catering etc. During the day the winery had live music, good small plates and good wine. We were there for many hours watching the eclipse and a party afterwards in the tasting room. The atmosphere was delightful and we had plenty of room to dance.Thank you Bella Rose for making a 70th birthday party/Eclipse viewing a treasured memory for all.“

“Had a really great time at Pillitteri Winery! Our tour guide Claudia was extremely informative and made us feel very welcomed. Of course the wine was excellent and learning about the production was fascinating.Definitely worth grabbing a snack at the Barrelhead in the same building too. Pairs perfectly after a tasting.“

“We have been a part of the wine club since the winery open. We enjoy all Shane and Jamie do. They are trying their best to help everyone. We have been to other winery, but A Gust Of Sun make everyone feel welcome when you walk in the door. ??“

“My wife arranged a white label tasting while we were in NOTL, and we had visited the winery 6 years ago but with a large group so this was much better not being rushed. The tasting was very good and the host is very knowledgeable so you won’t be bored. She seemed to love the winery and everything about wine and we give her a 10 out of 10. We liked most of the wines but the ones presented I think need to cellar a bit but they were still outstanding. I would highly recommend the tasting as you will not be disappointed.“

“Had an amazing and intimate wine tasting from Galina. She walked us through the wines, informed us of the history of the vineyard and family. The light pairing menu was perfect, the chocolate from Rebekka being a highlight. Lovely time and great wines!“

“We had a great time tasting wines yesterday! Carol made the experience very fun and we did a lot of laughing! Left with some local popcorn to take back to AR and also four bottles of wine!“

“When I first discovered Lailey, it was at a local B&B hotel's happy hour. The winemaker walked me through an impromptu tasting of sorts, which prompted us to visit the winery itself, where I was given a more full tasting experience.I have been back a number of times - and even though it has changed hands over the years, the quality and friendliness of folks at this establishment has always been top-notch.It also helps that the wines are fantastic. I don't think I have ever purchased a bottle from here that I didn't like.When you're in Niagara-On-the-Lake, make sure to stop by and have a tasting - you won't regret it.“

“Inniskillin was apart of our sparkle festival tour. It was lovely. We got vegetarian + beef sliders for the feature with their sparkle brut. I found the food to be good, I liked the slider. The brut was 3/5, I found it sweet and not bubbly enough. Service was not the best, we were seated comfortably, but (since we were a large group) if someone went to the bathroom, staff would ask if we were done with the chairs. It made us feel rushed to get out of there.I would love to return for a proper tasting outside of the festival!“

“Absolutely wonderful place. Not only is the wine outstanding, the staff is even better. The entire staff are extremely friendly and helpful. If you are new to wine, they take the time to teach you how to pair with the right foods. Over the years, Bella Terra continues to produce wonderful wines and I look forward to each new vintage they produce.“

“We tried the wine tasting of 4 choices and they were very good. Personally I loved the Cabernet Franc red ice wine ($99 for 3 sale going on right now when a bottle could be easily $50 to $100 each or more) which was Uber sweet and so good and so smooth. It was really a great experience and a nice atmosphere with 80s music and indoor and outdoor seating and plenty of parking. They sell chocolate, sauces, jams, cheese, cured meats, chips, wine seltzers, and cute gadgets and magnets. The manager Vince was so gracious and friendly and because of him we bought wines to take home to the US. And the ice wines are great too! Try it.“

“My family and I stopped in for a wine tasting on Dec 2nd and the gentleman who assisted us was very personable and attentive even though it was a bit crowded when we were there. I would recommend stopping in. The selection of wines was wonderful“

“Fun, small,organic, family run vineyard and working farm? I'm in!! For as small as they are, the lineup of wines is much broader than you might expect. We thought, oh, maybe three or four wines. Ha! Plan on coming back, because you're going to want to try them all.There are plenty of familiar faces (chardonnay, reisling (dry!), merlot, cabernet franc, gamay, blends, icewine. But one of the joys of visiting a small winery is the chance to taste novel bottles from the winemaker that you won't find anywhere else. Love Child, for example, is simply a treat. A little more sugar than we drink normally, but this is something special - and unique. You have to come and try it all and choose your own favorites, but I'd be surprised if many people walk away empty handed. (even West Coasty wine snobs like us, haha!!)Keep up the great work everyone, and keep right on experimenting! We love your creative spirit!“

“fantastic service from Megan today! the wine selection is amazing, so many good choices. There are a few blends that they have that were AMAZING. Definitely will be back soon! Thank you Megan & Marynissen staff!“

“We were travelling as a group of 10, and this was our first visit to Queenston mile for everyone in the group. Joe guided our tour. He was personable, funny, warm. He did make our first visit to Queenston very enjoyable. They did have a set flight of four lines for us to sample. But Joe was flexible and did allow a few samples of blinds that were not part of the tasting. As with most lines, somewhere, somewhere not to our liking. But by going off script a little bit, he did manage to sell a couple of bottles of the Viognier. I can recommend that to anyone who Likes that varietal of wine. Theirs is very good. Overall, it was an excellent stop on our day of touring. No doubt we will be back to enjoy the outdoor vistas in the warmer weather.“

“My professional opinion: this is the best winery in Canada, possibly even North America. Truly compelling wine that will transfix and haunt you. Big Head is a leader in innovation and consistently produces extremely high quality product. Also, the proprietor, Andrzej Lipinski, has one of the most inspiring origin stories of how he got into winemaking that I have ever heard. Plus, he is often the one serving you behind the tasting bar!They charge fair prices for bottles and tasting, considering the very high value of the extremely limited amount of wine they produce.The best will never be cheap, or free, or have "spices added to the wine" (I cannot stop laughing at the previous poster's ridiculous comment).The best will expect you to make a reservation for a seated tasting, and the best will expect you to show up more than 10 minutes before closing to experience a proper tasting. These things are standard even at mediocre wineries in the area.If you are willing to leave your sense of self-entitlement at the door, and maybe not show up here disrespectfully drunk after being overserved at the previous 8 wineries that you have been to that day, you will have a mind-blowing experience here that will change the very way you think about wine.“

“Baby friendly and fabulous! I would highly recommend to the parents who are looking for a really nice place to treat themselves to a delicious and “grown up” meal while having their infant with them. The staff were very warm and welcoming and we were offered a high chair right away. The washrooms also have a diaper change table.The atmosphere is classy and rustic, offering a bright, comfy setting. The food was delicious and the cocktails were made to perfection and very well balanced. I recommend the PEI mussels. I could’ve drank the sauce but luckily there was plenty of toasted sourdough to soak it up. Nicely paired with the Sauvignon blanc. The sticky toffee pudding is the perfect finish to a delightful treat.“

“Excellent afternoon, well informed staff“

“We visited today for The Ice Wine Festival, Dimitri (from Pig Out) was a great and friendly young man and passionate about what he was presenting to us- roasted pig, which was amazing! Jeff from Reif was also very accommodating with the lovely Ice wine for The Ice wine Festival. With visits like this it makes for a wonderful afternoon! Thank you Guys!“

“Super small cute place. When you pull up it looks huge and intimidating but it was quite small and the girl working was super knowledgeable for only being there under a year. She was friendly and a pleasure to do a tasting with. We will be back on our next visit.“

“Wow what a beautiful space! So well done! Cool art gallery up top too. The ladies working were very nice. Had fun trying the ciders. They didn’t have as many as they normally do but enjoyed what they did have! Off season when we went so the kitchen wasn’t up and running.“

“Me and my partner took the Wine Tour and it was totally worth it. Our tour guide made our experience much better, she explained everything in detail plus answered any questions we had. Make sure to try the Ice Wine if you visit. For me personally it was too sweet but my partner loved it.“

“Excellent afternoon, well informed staff“

“This is one of my favorite wineries in NOTL. Jane, Sheri Lynn, Juan and all other staff have always treated me very, very well - despite only visiting once every year or so (from Pittsburgh!). Wonderful wines and always a great experience!“

“The food was pure perfection. The only issue was that this was a romantic date, stated this on the reservation even dressed extremely well but felt a little let.down by the reception. Other restaurant choose a corner table and go out of their way to make the evening special.“