Peller Estates - Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
N 43° 14.345 W 079° 04.018
17T E 656947 N 4789179
In 2001, after more than six years in the planning, Peller Estates Winery was officially opened in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario.
Waymark Code: WMP39Q
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 06/22/2015
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Andrew Peller arrived in Canada from Hungary in 1927. He established Andrés Wines Ltd., in Port Moody, B.C. in 1961. In 1964, winery operations were established in Calgary, Alberta and in Truro, Nova Scotia. In 1970 Andrés entered the Ontario market with the purchase of Beau Chatel Wines in Winona. In 1974 Andrés moved into Quebec with the founding of Les Vins Andrés in St. Hyacinthe. In 1994 Andrés acquired Hillebrand Estates Winery, Canada's largest producer of VQA and premium wines, located in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario.
Andrew's son, Dr. Joseph Peller joined Andrés in 1965 and subsequently took over as President & CEO in 1970. In 1989, third generation John E. Peller joined the company as Vice President Sales & Market Planning. In 1993, Dr. Joseph Peller relinquished his Presidency and in 1995, his position as CEO to his son John.
2006 marked the 46 year history of the company and a corporate name change from Andrés Wines Ltd., to Andrew Peller Limited was completed in honour of the company's founder Andrew Peller.
Katie Dickieson joined the Peller Estates Winery team as Winemaker in June, 2012. She worked at wineries overseas including Omihi Hills in Waipara, New Zealand and Man O’ War Vineyards in Waiheke Island, New Zealand. Here, she gained experience with cool climate Pinot Noir as well as red Bordeaux varieties, Syrah and Sauvignon Blanc. Katie also held a position at Domaine du Monteillet, Vignobles Montez in the Rhone Valley, France - a small quality producer.
Wines sold include Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Baco Noir, Gewürtztraminer, Gamay Noir, Pinot Gris, Vidal, Muscat, Pinot Noir, and of course icewine.
Winery Size: Large 10,000 to 99,999 Cases
Attached vineyard?: yes
Tasting Room Available?: yes
Days and hours of operation: Open 10am to 9pm daily
Charge for tasting?: 10.00 (listed in local currency)
Tours Available: yes
Cost of Tour: 10.00 (listed in local currency)
Phone #: 905-468-4678
Address: Peller Estates Winery
290 John Street East, RR #1
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
Canada, L0S 1J0
Winery, Wine Cooperative, or Tasting Center's Website: [Web Link]
Types of wines: Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Baco Noir, Gewürtztraminer, Gamay Noir, Pinot Gris, Vidal, Muscat, Pinot Noir, and of course icewine.
Best Wine Tasted: Cabernet Franc
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Price per Bottle: 12.00 (listed in local currency)
Winery Club: Yes
Wine Club Description:: every month you will receive two bottles of our premium VQA wine, accompanied by insightful tasting notes written by our Winemaker. Each wine is expertly paired with a recipe created by Winery Chef and Cityline personality Jason Parsons. At the winery, you and your guests will receive complimentary tastings, discounted seminars, invitations to exclusive members-only events and pre-release wine offers.
2nd Best Wine Tasted: Not listed
Rate the 2nd Best Wine Tasted: Not listed
Price per Bottle #2: Not Listed
Overall Comments:: Not listed
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