The story behind Southbrook Vineyards
Southbrook started in 1991 as an unusual kind of winery, selling Niagara wine from the Redelmeier family's farm market north of Toronto before it had an estate of its own. Bill and Marilyn Redelmeier later built that estate on Niagara Stone Road.
You know it when you arrive. The winery is fronted by a long wall, close to 200 metres of it, that shifts colour with the light and has become a Niagara landmark.
A leader in organic and biodynamic wine
Southbrook has farmed organically and biodynamically from the start of the estate, guided since 2005 by winemaker Ann Sperling. It became Canada's first Demeter-certified biodynamic vineyard in 2008, and added regenerative organic certification in 2025.
The wines are built to last. Chardonnay and Bordeaux-style reds lead the range, topped by the Poetica label, which is only made in the strongest vintages.
Frequently asked questions
What is Southbrook Vineyards known for?
Southbrook is one of Canada's leading organic and biodynamic wineries, near Niagara-on-the-Lake. It is known for age-worthy Chardonnay and Bordeaux-style reds, its top Poetica label, and its landmark colour-shifting wall.
Is Southbrook really organic and biodynamic?
Yes, and it was early to both. Southbrook became Canada's first Demeter-certified biodynamic vineyard in 2008, holds organic certification, and added regenerative organic certification in 2025. That combination is rare among Canadian wineries.
Where is Southbrook Vineyards?
On Niagara Stone Road near Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. The estate covers about 150 acres, and its long, colour-changing wall and LEED Gold pavilion make it one of the region's most recognizable wineries.
