frogpond farm winery [General]
2009 Oct 3
I was at Frogpond last year. It was good but I have to say the wines didn't make a huge impression on me or the other members of our group. It was just kind of meh.
For small and awesome, I would definitely suggest any of Malivoire, The Foreign Affair, or Peninsula Ridge. I've been to all of them and the wine and customer service are both great.
For small and awesome, I would definitely suggest any of Malivoire, The Foreign Affair, or Peninsula Ridge. I've been to all of them and the wine and customer service are both great.
2009 Oct 3
HipFunkyFun - For proximity to Niagara-on-the-Lake, 3 of the smaller wineries that are getting some local "buzz" are:
Frogpond Farm Winery - Because they 100% Green, and 100% Organic (the only Winery Certified as Organic in Ontario). www.frogpondfarm.ca/main.html
Ravine Estates Winery - Because evidently they have some decent wine, and of course Olson Foods have relocated there from over in Port Dalhousie. www.ravinevineyard.com/
Cattail Creek Family Estate Winery - Because it is a "family" run winery... which there is definitely a shortage of in the NOTL area... many of the BIG Corps seem to have a tight fix on the area. www.cattailcreek.ca/
My next trip to Niagara, I hope to check out the above 3... of them I'd say I am most excited about what I am hearing out of Ravine... both wine and food wise. St David's Bench is coming on like gang-busters these days. I know that BDM paid them a visit recently see the Forum topic entitled - Niagara-on-the-Lake Restaurants - www.ottawafoodies.com
Don't know if any OF Members have been to the other two.
Another NOTL family run favourite for us is Marynissen Estates Winery - www.marynissen.com If you do a SEARCH on OF you'll find there are several mentions of it by the "wine lovers" group of regulars.
Frogpond Farm Winery - Because they 100% Green, and 100% Organic (the only Winery Certified as Organic in Ontario). www.frogpondfarm.ca/main.html
Ravine Estates Winery - Because evidently they have some decent wine, and of course Olson Foods have relocated there from over in Port Dalhousie. www.ravinevineyard.com/
Cattail Creek Family Estate Winery - Because it is a "family" run winery... which there is definitely a shortage of in the NOTL area... many of the BIG Corps seem to have a tight fix on the area. www.cattailcreek.ca/
My next trip to Niagara, I hope to check out the above 3... of them I'd say I am most excited about what I am hearing out of Ravine... both wine and food wise. St David's Bench is coming on like gang-busters these days. I know that BDM paid them a visit recently see the Forum topic entitled - Niagara-on-the-Lake Restaurants - www.ottawafoodies.com
Don't know if any OF Members have been to the other two.
Another NOTL family run favourite for us is Marynissen Estates Winery - www.marynissen.com If you do a SEARCH on OF you'll find there are several mentions of it by the "wine lovers" group of regulars.
hipfunkyfun
if not frogpond, any other small scale wineries you would suggest? i love lailey, but would like something new.
thanks!