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Tawse Winery
Vineland, ON
Drop-in tastings of four wines cost $25, waived with two bottles, with reservations recommended but not required, and the winery is open Sunday to Thursday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Organic Vineland winery founded in 2001, WineAlign's 2026 Winery of the Year for the fifth time
Why go to Tawse Winery
Tawse was founded in 2001 by Moray Tawse on the Niagara Escarpment in Vineland and farms with organic and biodynamic practices. Destination Ontario points to its gravity-flow system, wetland biofilter and geothermal energy, and to its reputation for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
WineAlign named Tawse Winery of the Year at the 2026 National Wine Awards of Canada, its fifth win after 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2016, led by three 2023 Chardonnays. Drop-in tastings of four wines cost $25, and private cellar tastings and vineyard tours are booked ahead.
Did you know?
- Moray Tawse founded the winery in 2001.source ↗
- The 2026 Winery of the Year title was its fifth, after 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2016, earned largely on three 2023 Chardonnays.source ↗
- Tawse was named Winery of the Year at WineAlign's 2026 National Wine Awards of Canada, its fifth win after 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2016, and ranked No. 1 in Ontario and in Canada.source ↗
In the press
Where
3955 Cherry Avenue, Vineland, ON L0R 2C0
How to get there
Nearest airports
- YTZ
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport
127 km · just over 1.5 hours to Niagara Falls source ↗
- Porter
- Air Canada
Shuttles, ferries and seaplanes
- Air Canada's motorcoach from Toronto Pearson to Niagara District Airport and the Marriott on the Falls, three round trips a day.source ↗
Typical fares
- Air Canada · Vancouver to Toronto (YTO)Fares from $217 seen on Oct 31, 2026 · one-wayairline ↗
- Air Canada · Calgary to Toronto (YTO)Fares from $208 seen on Oct 31, 2026 · one-wayairline ↗
- WestJet · Vancouver to Toronto (YTO)Fares from $190 seen on Oct 31, 2026 · one-wayairline ↗
Fares change daily; check the airline.
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