Niagara-on-the-Lake wineries for spring wine tasting [Video]

Each spring, in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario’s premier wine-making region, wineries emerge from winter with new releases, budding vines and patios reopening just as the season comes alive. For American travelers, the region offers an easy cross-border getaway that feels worlds apart, with lake views, cool-climate wines and a slower, more inviting rhythm. By late May, the temperature is warmer, tasting rooms grow livelier and every glass poured seems to carry the first real notes of spring.

Pouring rose wine into a glass. Photo credit: YAY Images.

Some wineries lean into cool-climate whites that mirror the freshness of the season, while others highlight small-batch reds shaped by the region’s mineral-rich soils. A handful of standout wineries make the experience especially worthwhile, each offering its own lens into what makes Niagara distinctive in spring.

Konzelmann Estate Winery

Often described as Niagara’s exclusive lakeshore winery, Konzelmann Estate Wineryis known for its welcoming and educational wine tasting experiences. Konzelmann combines a scenic lakefront location with hospitality. Its …