Top 25 Wineries in Canada

2016 WineAlign National Wine Awards of Canada
(The Nationals)

 

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1. Tawse WineryTawse Winery

Ontario
5 Gold, 8 Silver, 4 Bronze

Tawse Winery 2013 Pinot Noir Tintern Road
Tawse Winery 2014 Riesling Carly’s Block
Tawse Winery 2013 Pinot Noir Cherry Avenue
Tawse Winery 2014 Sketches Riesling
Tawse Winery 2014 Riesling Quarry Road Vineyard

Read More: Four-Peat Sake! Tawse Winery of Niagara does it Again


Lake Breeze

2. Lake Breeze Vineyards

British Columbia
1 Platinum, 3 Gold, 2 Silver

Lake Breeze 2014 Semillon
Lake Breeze 2012 Winemaker’s Series Riesling
Lake Breeze 2015 Sauvignon Blanc
Lake Breeze 2015 The Spice Jar
Lake Breeze 2015 Pinot Blanc

Read More: Lake Breeze, Where Small is Beautiful


3. Road 13 VineyardsRoad 13 Vineyards

British Columbia
2 Platinum, 1 Gold, 5 Silver, 2 Bronze

Road 13 Vineyards 2014 Syrah Mourvedre
The Similkameen Collective 2013 Syrah Viognier
The Similkameen Collective 2013 GSM
Road 13 Vineyards 2012 5th Element
Road 13 Vineyards 2012 Jackpot Syrah


4. Thirty Bench Wine MakersThirty Bench Wine Makers

Ontario
4 Gold, 6 Silver, 1 Bronze

Thirty Bench 2014 Small Lot Riesling Steel Post Vineyard
Thirty Bench N/V Sparkling Riesling
Thirty Bench 2014 Small Lot Riesling Wood Post Vineyard
Thirty Bench 2015 Winemaker’s Blend Riesling
Thirty Bench 2012 Benchmark Red


Meyer Family Vineyards5. Meyer Family Vineyards

British Columbia
4 Gold, 2 Silver, 2 Bronze

Meyer 2014 Pinot Noir Micro Cuvee McLean Creek Vineyard
Meyer Family Vineyards 2014 Okanagan Valley Pinot Noir
Meyer Family Vineyards 2014 Old Block Pinot Noir McLean Creek Vineyard
Meyer 2014 Chardonnay McLean Creek Road Vineyard
Meyer 2014 Tribute Series Old Main Rd Vineyard


Spierhead Winery6. SpierHead Winery

British Columbia
2 Platinum, 1 Gold, 2 Bronze

SpierHead Winery 2014 Pinot Noir Cuvee
SpierHead Winery 2014 Pinot Noir GFV Saddle Block
SpierHead Winery 2015 Pinot Gris Golden Retreat Vineyard
SpierHead Winery 2015 Riesling GFV Saddle Block
SpierHead Winery 2015 Chardonnay GFV Saddle Block


Hidden Bench Vineyards and Winery7. Hidden Bench Vineyards and Winery

Ontario
3 Gold, 3 Silver, 2 Bronze

Hidden Bench 2013 Roman’s Block Riesling
Hidden Bench 2013 Tete de Cuvee
Hidden Bench 2013 Estate Chardonnay
Hidden Bench 2013 Felseck Vineyard Riesling
Hidden Bench 2013 Locust Lane Pinot Noir


Chateau des Charmes8. Château des Charmes

Ontario
3 Gold, 3 Silver, 3 Bronze

Chateau des Charmes 2014 Gamay Noir Droit  St. David’s Bench Vineyard
Chateau des Charmes 2015 Sauvignon Blanc
Chateau des Charmes 2014 Gamay Noir
Chateau des Charmes 2014 Riesling Icewine Paul Bosc Estate Vineyard
Chateau des Charmes 2014 Aligote


The Hatch and Black Swift Vineyards9. The Hatch

British Columbia
1 Platinum, 1 Gold, 6 Silver, 2 Bronze

Black Swift 2013 Long Road Syrah
The Hatch N/V Brut Rose Octobubble
The Hatch 2014 Prima Volta Pinot Noir
Black Swift 2014 Oak Street Vineyard Chardonnay
The Hatch 2014 Screaming Frenzy Meritage


10. Jackson-Triggs Niagara EstateJackson-Triggs Niagara Estate

Ontario
2 Gold, 7 Silver

Jackson-Triggs Niagara 2014 Reserve Riesling Icewine
Jackson-Triggs Niagara 2014 Grand Reserve Gewurztrmaniner Icewine
Jackson-Triggs Niagara 2014 Reserve Vidal Icewine
Jackson-Triggs Niagara 2014 Grand Reserve Vidal Icewine
Jackson-Triggs Niagara 2014 Reserve Gewurztraminer Icewine


LaFrenz11. La Frenz

British Columbia
2 Gold, 5 Silver

La Frenz 2014 Syrah Rockyfeller Vineyard
La Frenz 2015 Riesling Freedom 75
La Frenz 2014 Ensemble
La Frenz 2014 Malbec Rockyfeller Vineyard
La Frenz 2015 Semillon Knorr Vineyard


Moon Curser12. Moon Curser Vineyards

British Columbia
2 Gold, 3 Silver, 2 Bronze

Moon Curser 2013 Dead of Night
Moon Curser 2013 Syrah
Moon Curser 2013 Malbec Contraband Series
Moon Curser 2013 Petit Verdot Contraband Series
Moon Curser 2013 Tempranillo Contraband Series


Inniskillin13. Inniskillin Niagara

Ontario
2 Gold, 6 Silver, 1 Bronze

Inniskillin Niagara 2014 Cabernet Franc Icewine
Inniskillin Niagara 2014 Vidal Icewine
Inniskillin Niagara 2014 Riesling Icewine
Inniskillin Niagara 2014 Gold Vidal Icewine
Inniskillin Niagara 2014 Sparkling Vidal Icewine


14. Church & State WinesChurch& State Wines

British Columbia
2 Gold, 9 Silver, 1 Bronze

Church & State 2012 Quintessential
Church & State 2013 Coyote Bowl Series Syrah Second Chapter Vineyard
Church & State 2014 Island Vineyard Pinot Noir
Church & State 2013 Coyote Bowl Series Meritage
Church & State 2013 Coyote Bowl Series Cabernet Sauvignon


15. Trius Winery at HillebrandTrius Winery at Hillebrand

Ontario
2 Gold, 6 Silver, 2 Bronze

Trius N/V Brut
Trius N/V Brut Rose
Trius 2015 Divine White
Trius 2014 Showcase Vidal Icewine
Trius 2013 Showcase Red Shale Cabernet Franc Clark Farm Vineyard


henry_of_pelham_logo_blue16. Henry of Pelham Family Estate

Ontario
1 Platinum, 1 Gold, 2 Silver

Henry of Pelham 2014 Riesling Icewine
Henry of Pelham 2011 Cuvee Catharine Carte Blanche
Henry of Pelham 2014 Chardonnay Speck Family Reserve
Henry of Pelham 2015 Rosé


17. CedarCreek Estate WineryCedarCreek Estate Winery

British Columbia
1 Platinum, 7 Silver, 2 Bronze

CedarCreek 2014 Platinum Chardonnay Block 5
CedarCreek 2013 Estate Merlot
CedarCreek 2015 Estate Pinot Noir Rosé
CedarCreek 2013 Platinum Merlot Desert Ridge
CedarCreek 2014 Platinum Pinot Noir Block 2


 Flat Rock Cellars18. Flat Rock Cellars

Ontario
1 Platinum, 4 Silver

Flat Rock 2013 Rusty Shed Chardonnay
Flat Rock 2014 Chardonnay
Flat Rock 2013 Gravity Pinot Noir
Flat Rock 2015 Nadja’s Vineyard Riesling
Flat Rock 2014 Pinot Noir


19. Burrowing Owl Estate WineryBurrowing Owl Estate Winery

British Columbia
2 Gold, 2 Silver, 3 Bronze

Burrowing Owl 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon
Burrowing Owl 2013 Athene
Burrowing Owl 2014 Syrah
Burrowing Owl 2014 Pinot Noir
Burrowing Owl 2013 Merlot


Gray Monk Estate Winery20. Gray Monk Estate Winery

British Columbia
1 Platinum, 1 Gold, 3 Bronze

Gray Monk 2013 Riesling
Gray Monk 2012 Odyssey Rose Brut
Gray Monk 2015 Rotberger Rosé
Gray Monk 2014 Odyssey White Brut
Gray Monk 2015 Ehrenfelser


Huff Estates21. Huff Estates

Ontario
2 Gold, 2 Silver

Huff Estates 2014 Pinot Noir Reserve
Huff Estates 2011 Cuvee Peter F Huff
Huff Estates 2014 South Bay Chardonnay
Huff Estates 2013 Cuvee Janine Rose


Blasted Church22. Blasted Church

British Columbia
2 Gold, 2 Silver

Blasted Church 2013 Cross to Bear
Blasted Church 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot
Blasted Church 2014 Swear to God
Blasted Church 2015 Pinot Gris


23. Peller Estates Niagara-on-the-LakePeller Estates

Ontario
1 Gold, 7 Silver, 3 Bronze

Peller Estates 2014 Private Reserve Cabernet Franc
Peller Estates 2012 Andrew Peller Signature Series Merlot
Peller Estates 2013 Andrew Peller Signature Series Cabernet Franc
Peller Estates 2013 Andrew Peller Signature Series Cabernet Franc Icewine
Peller Estates 2013 Andrew Peller Signature Series Riesling Icewine

 


24. Quails’ GateQuails' Gate Estate Winery

British Columbia
1 Gold, 11 Silver, 1 Bronze

Quails’ Gate 2014 The Bench Pinot Gris
Quails’ Gate 2013 Rosemary’s Block Chardonnay
Quails’ Gate 2014 Stewart Family Reserve Chardonnay
Quails’ Gate 2013 Richard’s Block Pinot Noir
Quails’ Gate 2013 The Boswell Syrah


Domaine Queylus25. Domaine Queylus

Ontario
2 Gold, 1 Silver, 4 Bronze

Domaine Queylus 2013 Pinot Noir La Grande Reserve
Domaine Queylus 2013 Chardonnay Tradition
Domaine Queylus 2012 Pinot Noir La Grande Reserve
Domaine Queylus 2013 Merlot La Grande Reserve
Domaine Queylus 2012 Pinot Noir Réserve du Domaine


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