Nestled along the ridge of the Niagara Escarpment you will find Vieni Estates Winery & Distillery. Recently renovated, this large winery now offers multiple sampling rooms, along with a beautiful wine boutique store and cafe. Your stop will include a multitude of free wine tastings, along with a quick tutorial of their winery. The surprise comes after your wine samples. This winery also makes the regions best Grappa & Brandy. Samples are not complementary, but they are not expensive either. Feel free to ask their staff for a sample or two. You will not regret it!

** BACK-UP OPTION ** Caroline Cellars winery located in Niagara-on-the-Lake is the perfect example of a family owned and operating estate winery. The vineyard itself has been in the family for over four generations, but it's the current generation of three daughters that have expanded the family farm to what it is today. The onsite winery itself is a rustic yet charming representation of both the family's farming background combined with the quaintness of a boutique winery. Upon arrival each guest will enjoy FOUR complimentary tastings of their choice. Caroline Cellars is the only winery in Niagara that allows each customer to choose their four specific samples from their extensive list of over 20 varietals of wine. In addition to regular wine, be sure to ask about their seasonal Late Harvest Wines, Icewine and fruit wines. All available to sample. *NOTE: Group lunch stop is sometimes at their onsite Farmhouse Cafe - cost is extra.

As a special treat, most of our groups will visit one of Canada's most popular distilleries - Forty Creek. Enter in to their main tasting bar where you will be welcomed by their friendly staff helping you navigate their large assortment of whiskies, gins, cream liquors and more. After sipping a few samples move on over to their massive boutique store where you can shop amongst their great collection of bottles and merchandise. Their factory store is a great option when it comes to purchasing that collectors bottle or high-end bottle.

Your tour will visit one of Niagara's Oldest working fruit farms. This rustic yet charming family owned and operated fruit farm offers an amazing selection of fun things to do, wine & cider to drink and scrumptious food to consume. Upon arrival your group will visit their onsite winery & tasting bar. Each guest will enjoy multiple wine & hard cider samples from their friendly staff. After sampling feel free to grab a few cans of cider and a few bottles of wine and enjoy while on property. Most group visits to Puddicombe Farms will also enjoy their planned lunch stop here. Choose from a wide variety of yummy options from their onsite cafe & bakery. Seasonal Wood Oven Pizza also available. Cost of lunch is extra. After lunch (time permitting) take a stroll through their property and visit a working farm up-close. Spy a few exotic farm animals or take a train ride on an actual working train. This experience takes you on a tour of their property, with plenty of time to shop Have fun!

** BACK-UP OPTION ** On busy days when we have two buses on tour, one of them may stop here at Newark Brewery for both sampling and lunch. This Munich inspired brewery offers a laid back brewery atmosphere where guests are encouraged to use & store their own German beer stines. This stop is always our designated lunch stop, but while enjoying your lunch be sure to sample a few of their amazing German inspired beers. Plenty of indoor and seasonal outdoor seating with plenty of yummy lunch options like Brisket Sammy's, Bratwurst Dinners, Poutine, Nachos, Hamburger Plates, Chicken Wings and more! While enjoy a few free samples, be sure to order an additional pint or two while on property. Six packs available for purchase with plenty of room onboard our tour bus for your purchases.