Inniskillen Winery Review

Wine... Ice wine... Chocolate... Cheese... What more can one ask for?

Very poor service. Standing at counter buying wine and second girl came and took our attendant away to ring up here customer and left my husband and I standing there. Walked out and bought none of the product. Probably $100 bill at least. Too bad!!

Inniskillin is one of the best vineyards in Niagara. The vineyards are kept neat, the tour is very informative, staff across the board is incredibly friendly and the wines....are impeccable

Attended the restaurant with visitors from Germany a few days ago. The initial reception by the hostess very professional and welcoming. The restaurant staff did very well. Our waiter was most knowledgeable and eager to help with our choices. We chose the four course tasting menu. The presentation was excellent. Food was tasty except perhaps the soup which was a tad bland. The place is rather pricey, hence we expected excellent service and food. Except for these factors, we enjoyed the experience and would return.

Had an amazing time when I visited this winery. I was greeted instantly and provided with such a wide flight of tastings! Very impressed with the overall experience

My favorite winery in NOL. Disappointed yesterday to arrive at 430pm with a group of 4 to be told that food service closed at 430pm. Website should be updated to reflect the food service times. 4 other groups in the line also left once realized food closed at 430pm not 5pm.

Still one of our favourites, the pandemic has hampered the operations a bit, but small sacrifices so we can enjoy the location and the wine are a small price to pay. Pinot Grigio is still our go to and if you can get the late autumn Pinot Grigio, even better!

$15 wine tasting for 4 samples, my server accidentally poured the wrong one and but still gave it to me and then poured my boyfriend an extra so we had the same amount of drinks. She explained the drinks and the percentages which I ve never been explained. We got to sit in Muskoka chairs in the sun viewing the grapevine fields. I would recommend this winery to friends!

Nice patio area to enjoy some wine if tastings are fully booked.

This is a well setup vineyard, located in the beautiful Niagara on the Lake city.

Love Inniskillin wine. Wine tasting experience, not so great. Had to use Wikpedia to learn about winery. Staff at tasting room very disinterested.

Best ice wines in Niagara On The Lake, friendly staff.

Staff was friendly , the pairing was good , the ice wine was very nice , we will be returning and buying

Famous and decent place for wine tasting and buying ice wine, I really like the atmosphere here, and the staffs were nice and helpful. You can also take a tour around the winery and the grape gardens. I consider this place great to spend some hours.

Picked the rose pino noir and caberne franc. Both are excellent. We also had lunch which was in the open space. Both food, drinks and nature were excellent.

Went for the Ice wine experience. Our guide Lynn was fantastic. She was very knowledgeable about the ice wine process. Excellent wine guide.

Following a meal at Niagara-on-the-lake where we had discovered Icewine, we decided to visit the Inniskillin Estate on the Ontario Wine Route.
We were able to sample 3 ice wines from the property for $ 10 CAD, all of which were excellent!
Of course after that we leave with a bottle, at a certain cost (50 $ CA 200mL), but that will perfectly complement a dessert Valentine's Day :)

Good place to see the vines. However disappointed with the pricing of the wine tasting. I think it's stupid to charge us for tasting wines. We should only pay for the service, and of course if we decide to buy a bottle, but not wine tasting.

Excellent winery! Coming to Niagara and not visiting Inniskillin is inexcusable !!!

I found the wine here to be more pricey than the other wineries but it was still nice.

Great spot. Solid food and wines were excellent. I think our only issue was the friendliness of some of the staff during dinner. Not expecting conversation but a pleasant smile here and there would be nice. The lead host was super friendly

Pretty nice winery. The chef making our food was so accommodating and made me an amazing vegan dessert and tofu dinner! If you do a tour you get a certain % off from your purchase.

After over a decade of visits my last visit today left a sour taste. A quality winery with a great history suddenly seemed overly commercial, memorably mute and impersonal. Gone are the days when an impromptu conversion was had at the wine tasting bar about the wine making process. No, now I'm reminded that every 1oz tasting is $3. Over the years I've been a loyal customer, yet as I walked across the floor with 4 bottles in hand to the ice wine tasting bar I was politely asked if I wanted to be "checked out" at the cash register. Interesting. I think I'll have to find a new favourite winery.

Went to Inniskillin for a specific white wine we had at a local restaurant, Unfortunately they no longer make this wine. The gentleman in the tasting room was sorry that we came all that way and was not be able to supply us with that particular wine. He introduced us to a couple of Chardonnay's and a Pinot Noir which were excellent, as was his knowledge of them. We ended up purchasing several bottles. Will definitely go back for more of their wines.

Good wine and such a beautiful place with knowledgeable and CUTE STAFF. Only down side is we didn t get a chance to give the 2 guys our numbers! These Chicago girls will be back!

Always a great experience at Inniskillin Winery....

We went expecting to taste some wine and all we got was ignored. She was also ringing people through buying wine. Not enough staff???? Kept thinking she would come to us but did not. After 30 minutes we left. We to a great winery called Reifs. Family owned and happy to show us their really great wines. Bought several bottles. Recommend everyone to check it out. Never will buy Inniskillan.

Stopped at the shop to get a few bottles of wine. Great customer service and ambience. Civid 19 protocols in place. Wine tasting available with tables set up outside. The icewine Vidal was not to my liking unfortunately. Other wines yet to be tasted.

Beautiful winery!! But be careful especially during the winter, cuz they don't host the winery tour frequently. We checked on internet before going and called in advance(only tape info). But in fact, they are minimizing the number of times. So we had to kill the time almost 2 hours. Then we decided to not wait.

Had a great wine tasting at inniskillin! Bartender was very knowledgeable and shared interesting recommendations regarding the wines and how to drink. We asked for a suggestion for next stops and they gave us a voucher for their sister location! Relaxed atmosphere and was able to talk to other people at the bar.

I went early in the day on a bike tour with beyond the grape!
It s a lovely setting with a lot of history (well, a lot for the area) we were met by PA our guide who was brilliant and the main reason I and the group enjoyed the day!

We got a brief overview on the interesting history of the founders and the wines. Particularly good place for anyone interested in the ice wine!
We saw everything from the vines, the unloading dock, the barrel rooms and the wine aging rooms! Finished with a great tasting and a few purchasers! I will be taking friends and family back here. Testimony to what great staff bring to an experience!

Me and my partner had the ice wine tour and it was lovely! We are no wine drinkers but the process and history made for a very nice tour! We also learned that we both like ice wine! So that was a nice extra, and we picked up a few bottles before heading out and can t wait to share with friends and family.

Came here during the Canada Day long weekend. The wine tour has been sold out when we arrived, so I guess it should be good. We had lunch at this place. The smoked beef and pork burgers are delicious. Ordered two glasses of wine, turned out good too. The price is reasonable compared with Downtown Toronto. Food choice is quite limited. If they can have a bigger menu, I would definitely come back again.

One of the best wineries in NOL. Great service. Really good wine. Beautiful tasting set up. Call ahead to reserve.

However, it will be better if we can see some actually icewine making process.

It was hard to get service from the nametag-free child behind the table wine counter. We then relocated to the ice wine counter and had a pleasant time. The ice wine was very good, but very expensive - $25 to taste 4 ice wines. We will not be returning.

I love the tour, the guide is very nice and patient. I also love the wine tasting part.

Great lunch food. Me and my family always go there for lunch. The ice-wine chicken and oyster are amazing. It's always so nice to have a bottle of wine to go with the great food.
Strongly recommend Riesling and Vidal icewine. Low price, great taste.

Great stop for a wine tasting. The staff was very friendly and helpful with recommendations. The ambiance was nice outdoors and it was very quiet which I loved. The white Discovery Riesling was great and so was the rose. Plus they allow dogs!!! This is a huge bonus point for me because not many places do. And they were very welcoming and friendly towards my fur baby. The only thing I wasn t a huge fan of was their red wines.

In terms of COVID precautions, everything was very spaced out and clean. Things were very organized and I felt safe.

One of the first wineries of the area a great stop. They have been around since 1975 and have a great variety. We had Sabrina help us today and she was very helpful and friendly. Please stop by and say hi and try some wines.

Came in for a free tasting we received from our hotel. The regular wine is alright but the icewine is excellent.

PROS: Great wine selection. Cute picnicking area. Covid-19 measures in place (seating far apart, one way entry/exits). Family friendly. Perfect stop for Instagram addicts.

CONS: Quality of food (outdoor bistro) was poor. Kitchen staff lack people skills.

Nice place tko visit... They have a lot space but it is not allowed to bring pets :(

Awesome experience on the outdoor patio under the pergola with the breeze blowing in from the vineyard and the sun filtering through the vines overhead.

This winery puts on some great events as part of the Niagara-On-The-Lake festivals (icewine festival, wine & chocolate, etc.). They have a great outdoor facility with open fires in the wintertime, along with some great food to pair with. You simply have to try the Cab Franc Icewine - the best I've tasted!

Nice experience. Wine tasting only. Would have been better if paired with cheeses. Beautiful property

Perhaps last year wasn't as good. Wine quality went down as of our 2019 visit. Specifically Ice Wine. Not the same. During tasting portions were also about 1/3 of what they used to be, which is actually expensive for what they charge for that 1 sip of ice wine. We couldn't even share it!

Beautiful estate! Wine tasting with chocolate was awesome!

Very nice winery. Excellent custsomer service along with a variety of selections available

Food was greasy & the wine pairing sub par. Great atmosphere though.

Wonderful! I thoroughly enjoyed their wines, their food was reasonably priced, their entertainment was beautiful and their covid-19 precautions were great. We will definitely be going back!

Beautiful spot, but I would rather spend my money on a bottle of wine rather than tastings.

Stopped in for a tasting as we do very often when in the Niagara region, if you ever stop at Inniskillin make sure you see Franz she's knowledgeable personable and treats you like a long lost friend.

Their sparkling ice wine was delicious - it better be at $80 a 375mL bottle, but the serving size of the sampling was hardly a taste, just a tiny sip. Their pairing of chicken and waffle for the ice wine festival was very disappointing. Cold chicken, cold waffle, and honestly one bite of each. They need to step up their game to compare to some of the other delicious and well prepared food pairings in the festival.

OMG first time I went here. They told everyone how to hold a glass and wine. Very detailed. Second time we went in March 2017. We went the right time and only hubby and I had the tour. When my tour guide saw my cup we had fun with ice wine. She loves it as much as I. I got to try their amazing sparkling ice wine and their Chardonnay. My husband loved the Chardonnay ice wine. I had fun buying it. Drinking it, I will age it for a year

The service for food is incredibly slow. One cook making all of the orders on a Saturday. Most of the food is already prepared and should be easy enough to put on a plate. Very disappointed in the price for the poor quality. Would not recommend at all.

It is the Innis clean winery which is the top of ice wine since 1920. The tasting is $ 5 but it is worth it. It is also a place where Koreans are looking for so much that they can see Hangul, "Come on" at the entrance ^^

You get what you pay for which is high quality wine. The ice wines are fantastic.

Lovely winery stop with great tasting wines and a relaxed tasting bar. The outdoor area had a great little food area where the food items were tasty and well priced. Lots of seating with umbrella sun cover.

Inniskillin is a Canadian winery located in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. Inniskillin, which is primarily known for its icewine production, played an important pioneering role in the modern Canadian wine industry.
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Mediocre wine. Ice wine is good, but what ice wine is not? Very pleasant staff!

This is our favorite winery in the Niagara area! It is a bit cramped due to always being bustling. Friendly staff, delicious selection.

Lovely time on the patio. All safety precautions in place.

beautiful place. amazing staff. so good we visited it twice in one day!

It was quite busy when we got there but there was plenty of staff to accommodate. The wine tasting prices were reasonable, though the ice wine tasting was expensive. If you are planning to buy, expect to spend quite a lot of money. Even the gift shop type stuff was expensive. The place is clean and taken care of and everyone is very friendly! If you're only visiting one winery in the area, let this one be it.

I am from Edmonton and have enjoyed Inniskillin Ice Wine for a while. I had it at my wedding 9 years ago so when J finally made it to the Niagara region, I had to do a tour (this was also my first wine tour). I misunderstood and thought tours were every half hour but were every hour on the half hour. We arrived at 10:40 and were able to join the 10:30 tour. The tour was $20/person. The tour was nice though the guide had only been with the vineyard for three months --- didn't have all the answers to some of the questions asked but he admitted when he didn't know something (rather than try to make something up). The tour finished with a wine tasting. It was nice to try other Inniskillin wines rather than the ice wine (though the ice wine is my favorite). The best part was that your tour ticket got you $20 off any purchases!

Lovely winery & grounds. Went for a tasting and loved the selection. The staff were very knowledgable and friendly, especially Dave. He quite made the experience. Left with 4 bottles of wine and a free tasting. Will definitely return.

The wine cellar has very simple pork chops, the portion is just right, the atmosphere is also good, with different wines, another level of food enjoyment

Nice casual winery - great stop for lunch and a tasting. You can order some food to go and have a picnic on their property. They also offer the option to purchase a tasting or a bottle of wine to enjoy on their property. The food is reasonable priced and delicious. Good selection of wine. Family friendly place. No indoor seating.

I couldn't stay for long unfortunately, but this is a beautiful winery and the icd wine I sampled was so delicious that I bought a bottle.

One of the best vineyards out of all the wine tasting tours. Price for $15 is great. They gave us one complementary ice wine to try and it was perfection. Had to get a bottle!

Great wine quality, chill casual atmosphere, Covid measures are in place. I find this winery less commercial vs others, it's more product and brand-oriented . They have different wine tasting options to cater to your taste. $15/person, we chose classic tasting: 2 house wines + 1 ice-wine. Loved it! If you have a chance to come before 4 pm on a weekday, do so, as kitchen can be closed by the time you finish tasting (approx 30 min).

Wines were good but not unique. We toured several in the area and were looking for the wine that made each place special, did not find that here. Atmosphere is great. Very busy place but service was good.
Frogpond is much smaller but had 2 very unique wines we loved and ended up purchasing there.

It is expensive but delicious. I tasted the wine ($ 50) to buy. The tasting wine ($ 5) did not get paid.

Try the ice wine.
It's good for a gift!

We where at the winery yesterday. We had made an appointment the day before. When we arrived yesterday there where many people there. We had no idea where to go to find out which line to stand in. Once we got to the front of the line the lady told us we where late and could not go to the tasting appointment we had. She asked if we wanted to wait for the next one which was like 40 min later. I understand we may have been a bit late but we would of not been late if someone was able to direct us correctly. We had gone into the shop to find out which line it was and someone had to direct us. As we where waiting in the shop there we people shopping with no masks on. That is in doors and that is not acceptable. Also I found the line people did not respect social distancing. I understand we are outside but I also found that people did not wear masks and we need to respect people well being. Honestly I wish you would of had someone standing out there directing people where to go. Bad service.

Oh. My. Goodness. Iniskillin is the best in the area! The wine (both icewine and regular wine) are delicious, the service is great, and the tour is interesting. We ve stopped every time we ve been up in Canada for the past 5 years. Lynn at the tasting bar is friendly and great to chat with while you re tasting your wine. It s a bit pricey, but well worth it.

I would like to give a shout out to Inniskillin winery for being so patient and kind to us. We arrived at 5:05 PM and were told by one staff member that we could still go and shop at the Boutique until 5:30 PM.

When we entered, it was clear that the lady at the front had already shut the till down and was doing her cash out but she did not ask us to leave. We picked out some items to purchase and the manager re opened the till for us to purchase our items even though it inconvenienced them. She informed us that the staff member that had told us that closing time was 5:30 PM was misinformed but that we were more than welcome here.

She handled us beautifully! This winery is obviously all class and I look forward to being able to come back again during regular operation hours.

The ice wine is incredible by the way!

Thank you!

We joined the classic public tour here just a week ago and it was a very pleasant experience. The tour is $10 pp and last about half an hour. The tour guide walked us through the winery history, wine making process, the cellar and we get to taste 4 wines (2 glasses of table wine and 2 glasses of ice wine) at the end of the tour. The wine was not outstanding to be honest but for $10 I think it was okay.

There's a outdoor patio servingfood and drinks just outside of the winery and we got the PEI oysters. It's only $15 for half dozen and they were very fresh! That made a perfect ending of the winery tour.

Beautiful winery, loved the ice wines and the staff was so friendly, knowledgeable and personable. We had a great time during our tastings. Great sitting area and beautiful vineyard. A must see!