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Strewn Winery has spent over 20 years crafting premium wines that reflect the character of Ontario’s Niagara region, sourcing grapes from its own vineyards and a network of 16 local growers, primarily in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Deeply rooted in the community, the winery’s 10-acre property carries a rich history as the former site of the Niagara Canning Company, once a vital hub supporting local farmers and employment in the 1940s.

Founded by winemaker Joe Will and strengthened by the leadership of industry veteran Newman Smith, Strewn has grown into a respected name in Canadian winemaking. As it approaches its 30th anniversary, the winery remains focused on producing balanced, high-quality wines that express each vintage, offering both exclusive premium selections and approachable options available across Ontario.

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1339 Lakeshore Rd, Ontario

905.468.1229 hospitality@strewnwinery.com

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The story behind Strewn

Strewn is a Niagara-on-the-Lake winery opened in 1997 by winemaker Joe Will and food writer Jane Langdon. They built it inside a former fruit cannery on Lakeshore Road, a large industrial building from the mid-1900s that once packed the region's harvest.

The couple turned the old cannery into a winery, restaurant, and cooking school on a single estate property, and Joe Will still owns it today.

Estate wines and a food focus

Joe Will, trained at Australia's Roseworthy wine college, founded the winemaking program, with Taylor Hulley now the head winemaker after joining in the early 2020s. The wines are made in small lots, mostly VQA, drawing on the estate vineyard and other Niagara Peninsula fruit.

The range covers Bordeaux-style reds such as Merlot and Cabernet Franc, a spread of Chardonnays, and icewine. Strewn is credited with making one of Niagara's first barrel-fermented Riesling icewines.

Frequently asked questions

What is Strewn Winery known for?

Strewn is a Niagara-on-the-Lake winery known for estate VQA wines and its food connection, housed in a former fruit cannery. It is home to a cooking school and an on-site restaurant alongside the tasting room.

Does Strewn have a cooking school and restaurant?

Yes. The Wine Country Cooking School, one of the first cooking schools at a Canadian winery, runs hands-on classes and culinary weekends. The on-site Terroir Restaurant and Wine Bar serves farm-to-table dishes paired with Strewn wines.

Where is Strewn Winery?

At 1339 Lakeshore Road in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, in a converted cannery building on a roughly ten-acre estate. It is open to visitors for tastings, dining, and cooking classes.