Reif Estate Winery | Buy Wines Online in Canada

Reif Estate is one of the founding family wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake, established in 1982, with the vineyard first planted in 1977.

The 125 acres sit in the Niagara River sub-appellation, where air moving off the river holds off spring and autumn frost and stretches the season out. It is Ontario's warmest sub-appellation, so the reds come out fuller. Some of the oldest vinifera plantings in Canada are here.

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15608 Niagara Parkway, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

905-468-7738 wine@reifwinery.com

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The story behind Reif Estate

The Reif family has made wine for many generations, tracing its roots back centuries to Neustadt, Germany. Ewald Reif brought that lineage to the Niagara River, buying land in 1977 and opening the winery in 1982.

His nephew Klaus Reif, trained at Germany's Geisenheim wine school, runs it today. It is one of Niagara-on-the-Lake's original family wineries.

German roots, Niagara River fruit

The estate sits right along the Niagara River, a warm pocket that suits both aromatic whites and Bordeaux reds. Reif made its first icewine in 1984 and has been known for it ever since.

Icewine, Riesling, Chardonnay, and structured reds anchor the range, all from estate fruit. The winery is certified under Sustainable Winegrowing Ontario, and its icewines have taken major international awards.

Frequently asked questions

What is Reif Estate known for?

Reif Estate is a Niagara-on-the-Lake winery known for icewine and Riesling, made by a family with centuries of German winemaking heritage. Its Grand Reserve Vidal Icewine has won gold at the Decanter World Wine Awards.

What is the Reif family history?

The Reifs trace their winemaking back generations in Neustadt, Germany. Ewald Reif started the Canadian winery in the late 1970s, and his Geisenheim-trained nephew Klaus Reif runs it now, carrying that long lineage to Niagara.

Where is Reif Estate?

On the Niagara Parkway along the Niagara River, near Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. The river moderates the climate, which helps both the aromatic whites and the reds ripen.