This eco-friendly winery is tucked into the scenic Niagara Escarpment amid some of the oldest Riesling vines in Niagara. For over 25 years they have made small-lot, hand-crafted wines from this special place. Visit them and you will be charmed by award-winning wines tasted in the elevated farmhouse, surrounded by beautiful vineyards. Enjoy wood-fired pizza and other delicious fare, served seasonally.
Hours
Wine Shop Hours: - Daily 11:00 am – 5:30 pm
WINEMAKER PROFILE
David co-founder and winemaker at Featherstone Estate Winery, makes vin de terroir on the Twenty Mile Bench. Featherstone produced its first vintage – a “whopping” 300 cases – in 1999.
David started making wine in the early ’90s while living in Guelph. A fascination with fermentation led David to the vineyards of Niagara.
The year 2024 marks Featherstone’s 25th vintage and production now is about 9,000 cases annually. Most of the wines appear in Vintages releases throughout the year, and the Cabernet Franc and Riesling are always available in the Vintages Essentials Collection.
There is a lot of emphasis on “passion” in the wine industry. For David, it is as much about curiosity– an intense, unquenchable desire to learn, figure out how things work…and then have some fun doing it really well.
