Discover Our Wine Region
Plan your wine tasting route with our Wine Route Map. Explore the 17 wineries along the Lake Erie North Shore that call EPIC Wine Country home and use the map to plan your accommodations and attraction stops along the way.
With authentic itineraries and quick trip inspiration you can combine your love of wine and exploring our region easily by scanning the QR codes.
Whether you plan to travel by car, bike, feet or even paddle the Wine Route Map has everything you need to sip your way through the most palate-pleasing escape!
Click here to download the Wine Route Map.
EPIC ADVENTURE GIFT PACK
Give the gift of local wine this holiday season! EPIC wineries have put together a gift pack of winery experience gift certificates, perfect for the wine lovers on your shopping list. Each participating winery has an exciting experience including a curated bottle of wine to match, and they’ve bundled them into mystery packages that will suit your holiday shopping budget, with three options to choose from!
EPIC ADVENTURE ~ GOLD $200
Your recipient will receive 8 gift certificates, pre-chosen to be redeemed at participating local wineries. These entitle the holder to an experience at each winery. While there, they will also receive a bottle of wine pre-selected by the winemaker.
EPIC ADVENTURE ~ SILVER $125
Your recipient will receive 5 gift certificates, pre-chosen to be redeemed at participating local wineries. These entitle the holder to an experience at each winery. While there, they will also receive a bottle of wine pre-selected by the winemaker.
EPIC ADVENTURE ~ BRONZE $75
Your recipient will receive 3 gift certificates, pre-chosen to be redeemed at participating local wineries. These entitle the holder to an experience at each winery. While there, they will also receive a bottle of wine pre-selected by the winemaker.
CLICK HERE to purchase your Adventure Gift Pack and send your favourite wine lover on an adventure through EPIC Wine country!
The 5th Annual Holiday Gift GuideΒ has some great ones for the wine lover in your life. Check out some of our perfectly paired gift ideas that will make any wine lover happy! Hosting your own party? Let our Wine Pairing Guide below help you out with pairing the best local wines with the most delectable dishes.
Perfectly Paired Gifts
WINE PAIRING GUIDE
Having trouble figuring out your perfect wine match this holiday? Make things a bit more joyous with our wine pairing guide below.
Charcuterie
Soft, Bloomy Rind Cheese
Viewpointe Estate Winery 2016 Ideal Pointe Barrel Fermented Chardonnay
Firm or Aged Cheese
Colio Winery Cellar Door Series Cabernet Sauvignon
Blue Cheese
Mastronardi Estate Winery 2020 Brianje Late Harvest Riesling
Mains
Turkey
Cooper’s Hawk Vineyards Pinot Noir
Chicken
Dancing Swallows Vineyard 2016 Random Number Chardonnay
Beef
Muscedere Vineyards 2020 Cabernet Franc
Ham
Paglione Estate Winery 2021 Gewurztraminer Orange Reserve
Lobster
Oxley Estate Winery 2020 Pinot Rose
Salmon
North 42 Degrees Estate Winery 2019 Pinot Noir Special Edition VQA
Desserts
Truffles
Colchester Ridge Estate Winery 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon
Shortbread and Sugar Cookies
Pelee Island Winery Secco Sparkling Wine
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Vivace Estate Winery Vidal Icewine 2017
Make A Toast
Sparkling White
Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery Riesling Sparkling VQA
Sparkling Rose
VIN Sparkling Rose
Purchase Your EPIC Digital Wine Tasting Pass
Explore EPIC Wine Country with three different Tasting Pass Options. All passes include 4 x 1 oz tastings at six participating wineries.
- EPIC Wine Country Tasting Pass is available for purchase year round and is valid for 6 months after the date of purchase. Pass expires 30 days after first redemption.
- EPIC Summer Tasting Pass is available for purchase July 1st – September 15th only. Pass expires September 30th. Redemptions may be used Monday – Thursday only.
- EPIC Harvest Tasting Pass is available for purchase October 1st – December 31st. Pass expires December 31st.
Click the Learn More button on each pass for full details and conditions.
If you purchased a previous rendition of the EPIC Tasting Pass prior to December31st, 2022Β it will remain valid at all participating locations listed in that pass from 365 from the date of purchase. Just show your pass when you arrive to receive your exclusive tasting experience. If you have questions please contact Bandwango customer service.
EPIC Winery Partner OfferingsΒ
Use our handy grid below to plan your visits to EPIC wineries for tastings, patio service and indoor dining. When purchasing local wines be sure to visit their retail stores or order direct online through the winery websites to support our local EPIC Wineries and bring your favourite #YQG wines home tonight!
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