The story behind Redstone Winery
Redstone is Moray Tawse's second Niagara winery, the sister estate to Tawse. He bought the Beamsville Bench property, once known as Thomas and Vaughan, in 2009.
The name is literal. On his first walk through the vineyard, the deep red clay soil coated his boots, and Redstone stuck. That same red clay is a big part of why the reds taste the way they do.
Red clay, late-ripening reds
Redstone farms its Beamsville Bench vineyard organically, with certification in place since 2013. The strength here is late-ripening reds: Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Syrah, with Chardonnay and Riesling alongside.
Winemaker Jessica Otting makes the wines for both Redstone and Tawse. In 2017 Redstone was named Canadian Winery of the Year at the National Wine Awards of Canada.
Frequently asked questions
What is Redstone Winery known for?
Redstone is known for organically farmed, late-ripening reds like Cabernet Franc and Syrah from the Beamsville Bench. It was named Canadian Winery of the Year at the 2017 National Wine Awards of Canada, and it is the sister winery to Tawse.
Is Redstone connected to Tawse?
Yes. Both were founded by Moray Tawse, and winemaker Jessica Otting makes the wines for both. Redstone came second, in 2009, and shares Tawse's organic, terroir-focused approach on a separate Beamsville Bench site.
Where is Redstone Winery?
In Beamsville, on the Beamsville Bench of the Niagara Escarpment. The estate is named for the red clay soil that gives its reds their character, and it has a restaurant on site.
