Reif Estate Winery
Reif Estate Winery
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Reif Estate Winery invites you to experience outstanding Wines of Ontario produced from premium grape varieties using progressive and innovative wine making techniques combined with time honored traditions passed down over thirteen generations. The 125 acre estate winery has been producing world-class wines for over 20 years and was founded in the Niagara Peninsula in 1982. Reif Estate's philosophy that "Great wines start in the vineyard" has been a commitment that has gained their wines over 150 international awards.
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- Jane F4 contributionsCouples Tasting at Reif Winery.Alexandre was our sommelier and front counter host. He was very knowledgeable about each of the wines we tasted and answered all of our questions. Our group of 4 all agreed that every wine that we tasted was a wonderful experience. I would highly recommend a visit to Reif Winery.Visited January 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten January 31, 2024
- Kathy S1 contributionAwesome winery!!We had a great time tasting the different wines!! Deb was our server and she was great informing us as to the different wines and how and when they were made. Pat and Kyle were great at explaining the process of the wine making. Great winery !!!!Visited February 2024Travelled with familyWritten February 3, 2024
- fsalwachHamilton, Canada47 contributionsYou Won't be disappointedWhat a very warm, friendly atmosphere. Maria was a joy to talk with. She was friendly, knowledgeable, easy to chat to and made the overall experience that much more fun . It was my first time there, but it won't be my last.Visited February 2024Travelled soloWritten February 9, 2024
- Travis W1 contributionRubber arm twistedWent with my wife and 8 month old to grab a few bottles when Reif opened. When we lived in the GTA it’s always been a fan favourite winery to visit and taste. We expected to purchase a few bottles of wine but was easily roped into a tasting. Very hospitable and friendly staff.Visited February 2024Travelled with familyWritten February 25, 2024
- 183johntOakville, Canada15 contributionsCustomer service at its finest.A special thank you to Oleksandr for making our visit a special event. I visited the winery over 20 years ago and wow what a change and so proud to see how the winery has grown into such a successful operation. I bought some vintage first harvest wine and look forward to having it for a special occasion. Alex, thank you for being so helpful and enjoyable, you made our day. thank you.Visited March 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten March 5, 2024
- Explorer214478872161 contributionWill come back!!This was our first time visiting a winery and Alex (Olex?) not sure I write his name right, he showed us a Wine tour and some wine tasting, the whole experience was very pleasant and definitely will come back if we go to Niagara again! Bought a bottle of wine recommended by Alex, taste was deep and flavourful, very aromatic too!Visited March 2024Travelled with familyWritten March 7, 2024
- N DevosWelland, Canada1 contributionGreat ExperienceWe went as a group for our friends birthday. Meghan took fantastic care of us and we all had a wonderful time. Meghan was very knowledgable of the wines and the history of the winery. An overall great experience and we will recommend to others.Visited March 2024Travelled with friendsWritten March 9, 2024
- Océane BRETECHEBlain, France32 contributionsFrench visitWe had booked a vineyard tour with tasting. Finally, on site, the visit will not be made because we understand very little English. So we started with the tasting. Then we meet Maria, working at the vineyard and waitress at the time. Maria spoke French! She was able to accompany us for the rest. We asked her if we could visit the vineyard even very quickly and even without a lot of comments... in the end she took to the game and did everything possible for us to understand! Thank you Maria we had a great time!Visited March 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten March 11, 2024
- Thomas KBrampton, Canada78 contributionsA "Must Stop" on Niagara ParkwayWe recently visited Reif Estate Winery as part of a Niagara-On-The-Lake getaway with family. We sampled a wonderful variety of wines in a cozy setting with assistance from Oleksandr who was very knowledgeable and made our experience special with his detailed insight into the wines we sampled and his friendly approach. We will ensure a return visit on our next trip and look forward to enjoying some more of their fine wines.Visited March 2024Travelled with familyWritten March 11, 2024
- Christopher LToronto, Canada4 contributionsWine pairingHerb was so nice and engaging with us and provided such great detail on each wine we tried. He had awesome recommendations and really spent so much extra time with us! He truly enjoys his job immensely! Would definitely come back!Visited March 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten March 16, 2024
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A Gabriel
Toronto, Canada4 contributions
Jun 2020
Went a private wine tasting tour with a great tour guide Tyler, and even better wines. To taste 3 wines for $10 along a 45 minute tour is cost effective and a great way to experience wine country. As a local I recommend this to other locals as well as travellers.
I went on this tour amid COVID restrictions and during the private tour both myself and guests wore masks as well as the tour guide. Others were there that did not have masks but the winery was enforcing masks while indoor wine tastings took place as well as tours. Overall I felt very safe and was happy that the winery was enforcing masks just as a precaution.
I went on this tour amid COVID restrictions and during the private tour both myself and guests wore masks as well as the tour guide. Others were there that did not have masks but the winery was enforcing masks while indoor wine tastings took place as well as tours. Overall I felt very safe and was happy that the winery was enforcing masks just as a precaution.
Written June 28, 2020
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Eric K
Stittsville, Canada5 contributions
Apr 2021
Keith Mills, Sommelier at Reif Estates, led us all on a virtual wine tasting event on Zoom. We joined other couples and singles from all over and received a very informative, thorough, and engaging walk through the winery's history, process, and enjoyed a particular focus on the three wines sent to us in advance of this call.
The wine, cheese and chocolate were ordered ahead of time and pre-shipped along with tasting notes and instructions for the call. When the time came, we simply joined the call on Zoom, and were invited by Keith in to the meeting and we began a solid hour of tasting and munching.
My wife and I learned a little bit more about wine appreciation and preparation. The differences between red and white wines (aside from colour!) was discussed too. We absolutely LOVED the pairing of the Chenin Blanc with the aged gouda cheese - wow.
We highly recommend this winery to others. We are full gold members and receive two bottles of wine each month right to our doorstep along with winery news, and a little gift too.
The wine, cheese and chocolate were ordered ahead of time and pre-shipped along with tasting notes and instructions for the call. When the time came, we simply joined the call on Zoom, and were invited by Keith in to the meeting and we began a solid hour of tasting and munching.
My wife and I learned a little bit more about wine appreciation and preparation. The differences between red and white wines (aside from colour!) was discussed too. We absolutely LOVED the pairing of the Chenin Blanc with the aged gouda cheese - wow.
We highly recommend this winery to others. We are full gold members and receive two bottles of wine each month right to our doorstep along with winery news, and a little gift too.
Written April 26, 2021
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Doreen Way
Ottawa, Canada8 contributions
Oct 2020
After years of neglecting the Niagara Wine Region in favour of international winery visits, we could not have asked for a more satisfying return to a Canadian winery. As we started to show that we wanted to buy some of what we were tasting, the conversation - and expanded tasting option - switched to personalities at which time our former 'boss' from another winery where worked for years in the Ottawa Wine and Food Show appeared as he had since moved to Reif. Our Reif staff members were Jeff and Diana who were highly professional, very knowledgeable, and FUN. I can guarantee that the wine we consumed that day was vastly superior to the more limited selection during our previous visit 30 years earlier. We found that the prices were consistent with our understanding of quality. The whole time at Reif was exciting, exhilerating, and entertaining. As we had booked a driver and had another 3 wineries on our itinerary, we placed our order after confirming that they have occasional deliveries to Ottawa (we had travelled by train). Then came the surprise. They opened a bottle of their most expensive red wine, a 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon. Though still young, this wine blew our minds. I could not have imagined a Canadian CS that was so big and already showing promise of deeper, more satisfying pleasures in the years to come. Yes, we bought a bottle. Take your time and enjoy the experience, They were very strict with their COVID protocols which was also reassuring.
Written December 27, 2020
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Derek R
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Jan 2020 • Couples
Visited the winery and did the red and white wine tasting today. Our guide, George, was excellent! He took so much time and care to explain the different wines, how they’re made and how to taste them. If you’re able to nab him for a tasting, highly recommend him!
In terms of the wine, very nice selection. The options for ice wines are excellent, as they take extra care in ensuring they’re picked at the right time.
In terms of the wine, very nice selection. The options for ice wines are excellent, as they take extra care in ensuring they’re picked at the right time.
Written January 18, 2020
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LoriShi
Wyandotte, MI7 contributions
Jul 2020
My husband and I did a quick day trip to Niagara on the Lake and could only make it to two wineries, after some research I picked Reif as one and I am so glad that we did! From the moment we arrived, such a welcoming experience. We were early and Michael helped us secure a glass of wine in the garden while we waited. The setting was quite nice and peaceful. I purchased the premium wine tasting and this was definitely worth it, as you could try the Icewine and the Vinea liquor. Jacob A. guided us through our tasting, proving great background. He was super friendly and when I tasted their Vinea liquor he quickly got me the recipe card. We had a great time and will definitely be back!
Written July 27, 2020
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95_tinamarie_91
Pittsburgh, PA5 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
Reif is always a stop on our Days of Wine and Chocolate tour each February. Their featured wines are consistently of high quality, and their food pairings are thoughtful and creative. On this most recent visit, we had the good fortune to be there on a snowy Friday morning when there were very few others visiting, so we got to spend some additional time talking with Michael, who was delightful, attentive, and helpful in identifying a wine we liked from a previous year’s tasting event. We learned about the wine and shared a few stories about our immigrant grandparents, which was so entertaining we hated having to leave. But of course, we’ll be back next year!
Written February 12, 2020
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Paul L
Fonthill, Canada128 contributions
Sept 2021
Our son treated us to curated tasting at Reif Estate Winery today, after having had a wonderful experience there earlier on this week with his girlfriend. Shari was the sommelier on both occasions.
Our last visit to Reif was in March 2019, after which we stopped visiting or recommending Reif due to the negative customer service experience that we received. However, given how much our son and his girlfriend enjoyed the wines and especially his experience with Shari, we wanted us to give the winery another chance and was so confident that we'd like it that he prepaid the tastings. We thoroughly enjoyed most of the wines that we tasted and walked out buying 9 bottles of wine. I truly hope that Reif appreciates Shari as much as we did, since she has restored our faith in Reif. She was both passionate and knowledgeable about the wines, she was friendly and attentive, and suggested various other wines, which we ended up buying.
Reif is a beautiful winery with a wide range of wines for all palates and price points. As long as Reif nurtures people like Shari rather than the arrogant woman that we met in 2019, we'll be sure to return frequently given that we now live in the area.
Our last visit to Reif was in March 2019, after which we stopped visiting or recommending Reif due to the negative customer service experience that we received. However, given how much our son and his girlfriend enjoyed the wines and especially his experience with Shari, we wanted us to give the winery another chance and was so confident that we'd like it that he prepaid the tastings. We thoroughly enjoyed most of the wines that we tasted and walked out buying 9 bottles of wine. I truly hope that Reif appreciates Shari as much as we did, since she has restored our faith in Reif. She was both passionate and knowledgeable about the wines, she was friendly and attentive, and suggested various other wines, which we ended up buying.
Reif is a beautiful winery with a wide range of wines for all palates and price points. As long as Reif nurtures people like Shari rather than the arrogant woman that we met in 2019, we'll be sure to return frequently given that we now live in the area.
Written September 19, 2021
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Anish B
Toronto, Canada12 contributions
Jul 2020 • Friends
The wine tasting session was well scheduled and initiated. Diana did a great job conducting the wine tasting session and explaining to us the different types of wines and brands offered by this winery. It also has Covid safety measures in place within the indoor areas of the estate. The entrance area is also a great place to take photos. Overall, I highly recommend this winery for anyone visiting the Niagara Falls/Niagara-on-the-Lake area.
Written September 6, 2020
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Lauren C
Toronto, Canada2 contributions
Oct 2020
We went for a girls' trip and were hosted by Jacob at the winery, who gave us a really fun and knowledgeable experience. He wasn't pretentious or intimidating but still made the experience sophisticated (which is what we were hoping for, considering we wanted to taste the vintage wines). It was a blast, from beginning to end - the grounds were stunning, the service was lovely (we were checked in by Lucy who was also super nice), and the wines themselves were delicious. We visited quite a few wineries on this trip and this was by far our favourite. This was also during the pandemic (when the lockdown wasn't yet completely in effect again), and the winery did a really good job making us feel safe, with plastic guards up, employees wearing masks, and expert cleanliness. We all want to go back again!
Written October 6, 2020
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Lili
Sudbury, Canada128 contributions
Oct 2021 • Couples
My husband and I visited Reid Winery over Thanksgiving weekend. We’d been multiple times before but this was our first time during COVID. The measures in place made us feel very safe.
We had booked a private tasting (wine loft) ahead of time, the 10:30am time slot. The experience lasts about 45 minutes and you are offered 4 wines. I had requested Gus ahead of time and it was an amazing experience! He made us feel at home and was very knowledgeable on the wines and in offering new tips and tricks to enjoy the wines! Highly recommend requesting Gus for your tastings (email Reif once you’ve booked your tasting to do so).
After our wine tasting we stayed on property for an early light lunch which was great. The terrace setup is just lovely!
We had booked a private tasting (wine loft) ahead of time, the 10:30am time slot. The experience lasts about 45 minutes and you are offered 4 wines. I had requested Gus ahead of time and it was an amazing experience! He made us feel at home and was very knowledgeable on the wines and in offering new tips and tricks to enjoy the wines! Highly recommend requesting Gus for your tastings (email Reif once you’ve booked your tasting to do so).
After our wine tasting we stayed on property for an early light lunch which was great. The terrace setup is just lovely!
Written October 24, 2021
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what age must you be to come here and do wine tasting? i am looking to do a niagara falls tour whilst in toronto and one of the stops is here, but i am 17 so am i still able to participate?
Written December 1, 2019
19 in Ontario. If of age, please use a tour guide . . .
Written June 25, 2020
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