For The Wine Lover
For the one who loves a good pour. From bold reds to crisp whites and everything in between, uncork the perfect gift from Windsor Essex’s local wineries.
Raise a glass to local this season with award-winning wines from across Windsor-Essex. Perfect for gifting, sharing, or pairing with holiday cheer — every sip tells a local story.
Our EPIC Wineries
20 wineries dot the Lake Erie North Shore – and they have something that everyone on your list can enjoy. With everything from Bold Red, Crisp White and Fresh Rose to Sparkling for special occasions – find something that can cover everyone’s taste. Pick your favourites and bundle together, take a look at our suggestions below or go on an adventure with an EPIC Adventure Gift Pack!
Perfect Wine-lover Inspired Gifts
WINE PAIRING GUIDE
Poultry
Sauvignon Blanc
2024 Sauvignon Blanc from CREW Winery
Riesling
Off Dry Riesling from Erie Shore Vineyard
Vidal
2024 Late Harvest Vidal from Mastronardi Estate Winery
Sauvignon Blanc
Hopetown Sauvignon Blanc from Colio Estate Wines
Merlot
2024 Merlot from Cooper’s Hawk Vineyards
Rosé Cabernet Sauvignon
2025 Rosé Cabernet Sauvignon from Paglione Estate
Meat
Cabernet Franc
2012 Naturally Selected Cabernet Franc from Viewpointe Estate Winery
Syrah
2021 Syrah Reserve from Oxley Estate Winery
Cabernet Sauvignon
2021 Cabernet Sauvignon from Muscedere Vineyards
Vegetarian
Chardonnay
2019 Composite Number Chardonnay from Dancing Swallows Vineyard
Pinot Grigio
Pinot Grigio from VIN Winery
Appassimento
Hawk’s Flight Reserve Appassimento from Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery
Sweets
Icewine
Vidal Icewine 2017 from Vivace Estate Winery
Sparkling Gamay
Empress III Gamay from Pelee Island Winery
Sparkling Wine
Sparkling Peach Wine from Windmill Ridge Acres
Sparkling Rosé
2022 Sparkling Rosé Brut from North 42 Degrees Estate Winery
Riesling
Riseling from Kingscoast Estate Winery
Gift A Digital Tasting Pass
Want the gift that keeps on giving for the wine lover in your life? Click www.visitwindsoressex.com/wine and send an EPIC Digital Tasting Pass to a friend! For only $50 you can give them an exclusive tasting experience at 6 participating EPIC wineries!
Deliver it digitally through email – no downloading needed. Then let them plan their own wine tasting experience at any of the 6 stops with a 4 x 1oz tasting experience.
Going to gift the pass? Make sure you select “Give As A Gift” during the checkout process.
That way you can specify who you’re sending it to, their contact information, and add a custom message. Make sure you select either “Deliver this order in the future” and pick the date you want it to be emailed, or “I will deliver this myself by printing it” and you’ll receive a printable voucher to gift to your friend.
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To view the rest of our 8th Annual Holiday Gift Guide, just click here to go back to the main page.
The Holiday Gift Guide is in partnership with the Windsor-Essex Small Business Centre and our W.E. Made It program created by Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island, and partners participating in their programs. * Pictures are representative of the gifts highlighted and may be different than what is available in store. Prices and availability may vary.
