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Where is Niagara Peninsula wine from?

Niagara Peninsula is a sweet white wine from Niagara-on-the-Lake, in Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada. It is a VQA wine made mainly from Vidal, Riesling, Cabernet Franc and Chardonnay.

Niagara Peninsula wine label
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Niagara Peninsula at a glance

ClassificationVQA
AppellationNiagara Peninsula
StyleSweet wine
GrapesVidal, Riesling, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay
Village or townNiagara-on-the-Lake
SubregionNiagara Peninsula
RegionOntario
CountryCanada
Coordinates43.2553, -79.0717

Niagara Peninsula

Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada

VQA

World-famous for icewine

Appellation
Niagara Peninsula
Grapes
Vidal, Riesling, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay

The Niagara Peninsula lies between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie, and the lakes temper its climate. It is best known for icewine, made from grapes left to freeze on the vine. Inniskillin's 1989 Vidal Icewine won the Grand Prix d'Honneur at Vinexpo in Bordeaux in 1991.

Producers to know

  • Inniskillin
  • Peller Estates
  • Château des Charmes
  • Tawse
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Niagara Peninsula: questions and answers

Where is Niagara Peninsula wine from?

Niagara Peninsula is a sweet white wine from Niagara-on-the-Lake, in Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada. It is a VQA wine made mainly from Vidal, Riesling, Cabernet Franc and Chardonnay.

Which country is Niagara Peninsula from?

Niagara Peninsula is from Canada, in the Ontario wine region.

What grape is Niagara Peninsula made from?

Niagara Peninsula is made mainly from Vidal, Riesling, Cabernet Franc and Chardonnay.

Is Niagara Peninsula a red or a white wine?

Niagara Peninsula is a sweet white wine.

Who are the best producers of Niagara Peninsula?

Producers to know include Inniskillin, Peller Estates, Château des Charmes and Tawse.

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Last reviewed October 2026.