Peller Estates is a family-owned winery located in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada. The winery was founded in 1961 by Andrew Peller, who immigrated to Canada from Hungary in the 1940s. Peller Estates is known for producing a wide range of wines, including red, white, sparkling, and ice wine, using traditional winemaking methods and a focus on sustainability.
Peller Estates has several vineyards in the Niagara region, which is known for its cool climate and rich soil. The winery grows a variety of grape varieties, including Chardonnay, Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Pinot Noir. These grapes are carefully tended and harvested by hand to ensure the highest quality fruit.
One of Peller Estates’ most famous wines is its Icewine, which is made from grapes that have been frozen on the vine. This process allows the winery to produce a unique and highly concentrated wine with intense flavors of fruit and sweetness. Peller Estates is also known for its red wines, particularly its Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet franc.
In terms of wine making, Peller Estates follows traditional methods, using small batch fermentation and aging its wines in oak barrels. The winery also has a focus on sustainability, implementing practices such as cover cropping and drip irrigation to reduce its environmental impact. Additionally, Peller Estates has a state-of-the-art winemaking facility that uses the latest technology to produce high-quality wines.
Peller Estates is a popular tourist destination, offering tastings and tours of the winery and vineyards. The winery also has a restaurant, Peller Estates Winery Restaurant, which serves dishes made with local ingredients and pairs them with the winery’s wines. The restaurant has a beautiful outdoor patio with views of the vineyards, making it a perfect spot to enjoy a glass of wine on a warm summer day.
Overall, Peller Estates is a well-respected winery known for producing high quality wines and for its commitment to sustainability. Its wines, particularly its Icewine, have gained a loyal following and helped to put the Niagara region on the map as a premier wine-producing region.
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Vasudha Dembla
a month agoGreat experience! Peter, our guide was knowledgeable, helpful, funny and engaging. I spent $45++ pp for two of us, and they offered 4 types of samples (bubbly, white wine, red wine, and their famous ice wine) There’s also water and juice for those who don’t wish to drink. They also offered jackets for the -10 degree room (decor made with ice) which was considerate and a fun experience. There’s lots of time for photos and they allow you to roam around freely in the whole winery. There’s also a restaurant which I did not try, but the vibes seem amazing. Highly recommend for bachelorettes, a couple date or for tourist!!! Customer service was great, I was running behind for my 2pm appointment due to traffic and road closures so I called the winery to reschedule and give me the 3pm slot on a Monday, which they were more than happy to do and I am glad I could enjoy the full tour with my mother. Free parking is a plus!
Polly Wong
in the last weekIt was an incredibly delightful journey. Completely unplanned, our Lyft driver recommended the Peller Estate Winery and Restaurant to us. Since it came as a local suggestion, we felt even more confident about going. Upon arrival, the stunning scenery immediately captivated us. Inside The Terence Wine Bar, Cam, who served us, was exceptionally professional and attentive. He carefully introduced and recommended a selection of premium wines for us to enjoy. His sincere attitude and radiant smile added so much charm to our winery experience. Cam is truly an outstanding staff member and a rare gem.
Gerhard Hastreiter
a week agoThe food was delicious and so was the whole ambiance. Cloth and china. Quality service. Back to the food: creatively composed dishes (if anything, a little over the top sometimes — no need to add truffles to linguine with lobster and parmesan from my pov), again: delicious, enjoyable portions. Peller wines. Prices not out of range. After weeks of traveling the US, food-wise not just a relief, but a great experience on its own. The estate as such is beautiful, too. Nice vineyard views and photo spots and — of course — a great wine shop 😉
Jasper Chou
a week agoCame here couple of times for celebration. Food and services have been consistently great. Pairing with their own wine brings the Crispy Skin Duck Breast and Ontario Beef Striploin to the next level. Don’t forget to order their signature lobster linguine. Thanks for the meal and will be back for sure 👍
Steve Swendsen
2 months agoVisited Peller Estates last week with my family and it was absolutely incredible. The building and grounds are incredibly well maintained and immaculate. I recommend visiting in the spring and very likely in the fall. The waitresses were incredibly patient and knowledgeable about the menu and helped family members make amendments to the menu based on allergies. From what I observed you can even enjoy your meal outside and enjoy the absolutely breathtaking and great wine smelling environment. World class architecture. There are even walking paths around the Estate to explore. The food was absolutely delicious and highly recommend everything you see. We didn't do any drinking, but would absolutely try a few of the specials next time I'm up. If you're visiting the Niagara Falls Region or Niagara on the lake wine area, you need to swing by! Also 100% wheelchair accessible and family friendly. Plenty of parking.