Reif sits along a nice stretch of the area, with a nearby bike path making it a perfect part of your day of biking from winery to winery. I would recommend Reif over Inniskillin for a first timer as it's reasonably priced, but I wouldn't hesitate to also recommend Inniskillin for folks that are not price conscious.Pro Tip: if you're coming from the US, duty free on the way back carry a few different brands of ice wine, including Inniskillin (I did not see Reif), and it was WAY cheaper in duty free. Reif Estate Winery Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada One of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s founding family wineries, founded in 1982 by Ewald Reif and later acquired by nephew Klaus W. Reif. For those unaware, Icewine comes from grapes picked in winter at temperatures of at least -8C (that's like 18 degrees Fahrenheit!). On the other side you'll find all the fanciness associated with a good winery: A courtyard, a fountain, and their "Wine Sensory Garden" ... a perfect place to drink some wine and dominate a charcuterie board of meats and cheeses. a few bottles for others, and now I plan to come back on another occasion and book a reservation for a tasting too.

All the staff were delightful and I'd recommend this stop to anyone visiting the area! Not the fermented grape's biggest fan, I made a sweet discovery at Reif Estates ... that being the local favorite called Icewine. See all photos from Jennifer M. for Reif Estates Winery. Kick back at one of our tasting bars or on the back porch for a customized tasting at your own pace as you take in the views of our Wine Cellar or Beautiful Vineyard. Came here for the Discovery Pass  Ice Wine festival in winter. Wonderful destination for a day trip. Definitely our favorite winery thus far!! This is about all I can manage to say about their Sensory Bar experience.I'm not a wine drinker, by far, but this was part of a surprise for me, and I just couldn't bring myself to leave.

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Reif has a good spirit about it, offering good wine and food at good price points. Prices excellent. Reif Estate is primarily known for playing an important in role pioneering the Ontario wine Industry, as well as planting some of the first Vitis vinifera vines in the Niagara region. Open seven days a week. A nice surprise with this winery. Extremely busy and fancy looking winery.

Super cute winery! Unfortunately we don't ship directly there, but we do have a domestic supplier for you. Although I didn't really care much for any of the wines that were served, the server was extremely friendly. Here for Days of Wine and Chocolate Tasting Event by Niagara Winery. We tried three of Reif's in-house treasures. Conditions: We are so excited to announce we are ready to welcome guests back to the winery for tasting. Cheers, We had a very good wine tasting with our host Ezra, very good wines and an inspiring guide in Ezra, we do recommend this wine tasting Tasting available by reservation or by chance.

This is a sweet, concentrated wince taste that dances on your tongue. This was our second stop with our Discovery Pass (message me if you want more information on Pass...it's only $45 CAD and you get to go to 8 different wineries for a wine and food paring). We  ended up leaving with a bottle of 2017 Kerner Reserve, 2017 Vidal Late Harvest and 2017 Cab Merlot. You have no items in your cart. John and Kami were both exceptionally friendly and knowledgeable. Excited to return next year! Essentially they harvest and make this wine in freezing degree. Visit our Wine Boutique and Wine Sensory Garden and taste VQA estate bottled wines.

I went there expecting only to pick up. He was knowledgable, professional, and cute!

I usually enjoy Reislings / Gewurztraminers, but I found them quite dry here...as opposed to off-dry. The vineyards were absolutely beautiful! Reif Estate Winery is located in Niagara-on-the-Lake in Ontario, Canada. Not the fermented grape's biggest fan, I made a sweet discovery at Reif Estates ... that being the local favorite called Icewine. It's very sweet and refreshing. Welcome to Reif Estate Winery, one of Niagara's founding-family wineries. 5 star place!” in 27 reviews, “And then, my personal fave: their Vidal Icewine.” in 4 reviews, “We enjoyed a quick wine tasting and then got some food and enjoyed it in the sensory garden outside.” in 3 reviews, Reif Estate Winery invites you to experience outstanding wines produced from our 125 acre vineyard in the Niagara River sub-appellation, home to some of the region's oldest vineyard blocks. Purchase award winning and limited edition wines and shop for local artisan gifts and Ontario cheeses. The big barrels definitely give the place a classy winery ambiance. Here for Days of Wine and Chocolate Tasting Event by Niagara Winery. Came here for the Discovery Pass  Ice Wine festival in winter. I am a sweet and fruity gal while my husband is a dry kinda guy. The sommelier provided an incredible wealth of knowledge, discussing wine and cheese pairings - we've literally savoured every sip and every bite.I've learned how to properly taste wine, and frankly I will never look at wine through the same prism again.Otherwise, a great selection of tasty wines, most of which cannot be found in stores.A definite repeat, in the summer time, to take a tour of the winery itself. We stopped here during our tour through Niagara Falls, and it was simply beautiful!

Also, this Icewine packs a punch with 11% alcohol by volume.

Although I didn't really care much for any of the wines that were served, the server was extremely friendly. You can sit outdoors and eat/drink or go inside for sampling ($5 for 3 wine).

The facility was clean and elegant.

It is painstaking and creates a much smaller harvest, making it expensive ($160 for a 2-bottle pack). was friendly, super knowledgeable, patient and informative with all our questions! I'm never one to leave cheese behind but 2 of us simply couldn't consume more than we did in a single sitting. Great experience during our bike wine tour! Since I was driving, I was also not drinking and there was nothing available for me to try at this winery.On the other hand, my friend really enjoyed the Parsnip and white chocolate soup.
-4-Artisan Cheeses
-A daily selection of Proscuitto or Soppressata or Capicola
-Roasted Nuts and Dried Fruit
-Cracked Wheat and Seeded Crackers, Commonly searched for in Niagara-on-the-Lake, As we rode our bikes onto the Reif Estate grounds, the beauty of the landscape was only surpassed by the wine tasting room we were about to enter... You can sit outdoors and eat/drink or go inside for sampling ($5 for 3 wine).Clean washrooms inside and reasonably priced wines.We had a voucher given to us by our vintage hotel to visit this winery but people on tours also came in....I believe the shuttle also comes here.

They have a little restaurant and great outdoor seating.

Dude, we're DRINKING here, put up some signage! The facility itself is great. Tradition.

While things will not be exactly as they were, we can assure you that you will see many familiar faces and are confident that you will feel safe and most welcome. The number of people tasting, purchasing, and straight up eating and drinking attest to the good vibes this place puts out. Purity. Claim your business to immediately update business information, respond to reviews, and more! See all photos from Candyce B. for Reif Estates Winery. A nice surprise with this winery. Left having tasted wonderful wine and bought a bottle. Reif Estate Winery, Niagara-on-the-Lake: Hours, Address, Reif Estate Winery Reviews: 4.5/5 We were so fortunate to have Herb as our host! We will definitely stop back on our next trip!! Awesome tour and tasting.

It was a delicious pairing. We walked into the Trophy Room where a woman gave us a brief background on the barrels and the winery.

My friend and I visited the Reif Estate Winery during the Days of Wine & Chocolate Event in Niagara on the Lake and we had an okay (me) and good (my friend) experience. It is flanked on one side by its sprawling vineyard, in its fullest bloom (so to speak) on the mild and sunny June day we visited. Or contact us to inquiry about other global suppliers. Special shout out to Diana, who helped me choose some wines for gifts, and who was very informative and engaging. Before I get to that, let me tell you about my experience at Reif Estates.

Continue shopping. One thing that I did not like was that the glasses were not changed, in between samples, until I mentioned it.